Juneteenth — a blending of the words June and nineteenth — is a celebration marking an end to slavery in the United States. Though President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, very few people were immediately freed. Two and a half years later the enslaved African Americans in Texas were pronounced…
The Monday, June 7th meeting of the Charlotte County Democratic Executive Committee will kick off at 5:30 pm with a very special guest speaker, Stacey Peters of Levy County. In addition to being the newly elected Chair of the Democratic Small County Coalition of Florida, of which Charlotte County is a member, she also serves…
The Democratic Women’s Club (DWC) of Charlotte County is excited to announce this year’s winners of the Betty Gissendanner and Bob Taylor Memorial Scholarship awards. The scholarship recipients, MaKenzie Carter (Charlotte HS) and Talon Bottenfield (Lemon Bay HS) will be recognized at the Monday, June 14th DWC Zoom meeting at 4:00 pm. Michael Riley, the…
By Larry Kuranowicz, Vice Chair Charlotte County Democrats Author and historian Nancy MacLean visited Charlotte County Dems virtually on May 20th to discuss her latest book, Democracy in Chains. The book explores the history of the radical libertarian movement and the threat it poses to our democratic society. Ms. MacLean’s work sheds light on the…
Caribbean American Cultural Connections (CACC, Inc) invites local residents to join the celebration of National Caribbean American Heritage Month/Father’s Day, co-sponsored by Charlotte County Community Services. Since 2006, June has been designated as National Caribbean American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. We are pleased to showcase our music, food, culture, achievements, and heritage as Caribbean…
Sign-up on Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/sarasotacountydec/event/388830/ The Englewood Democratic Club will be hosting our first outdoor membership meeting at an Englewood Park. When you sign up through the Mobilize link above, you will be sent details regarding the location of the party. We do not want to advertise the location to the Proud Boys. How fun it…
Editor’s note: On Monday, May 3rd, 64 Charlotte County Democrats gathered in person and via Zoom to attend our monthly meeting. Our chair opened the evening with an inspirational and educational briefing. It is shared here for all Dems to read her wise words. In tonight’s report, I want to highlight the 2021 legislative session…
Catherine Cole, the national organizer of Grannies Respond/Abuelas Responden will be the featured speaker at the Monday, May 10th Democratic Women’s Club (DWC) Zoom meeting at 4:00 p.m. Grannies Respond/Abuelas Responden is an “overground railroad” type project that provides travel support for legal immigrants making their way from the border to their destinations in the…
The 45,000 Quilt Project was on view at the Visual Arts Center at 210 Maud Street in Punta Gorda from April 16-18. Watch an excellent two minute video review of the event, directed & edited by our very talented member, Jim Blue, by clicking here. By Linda Porterfield, Charlotte County Dems Contributing Writer “They thought…
The Englewood Democratic Club, the Democratic Environmental Caucus and Englewood Indivisibles came together to conduct an orderly and peaceful Earth Day demonstration around the phosphate mining issue in light of the Piney Point disaster, the effects of which are yet to be known. About 50 like minded citizens who want our waters to remain clean rallied…
Are you vaccinated and eager to see your friends? Well, we have a stellar opportunity for you! On Monday, May 3, 2021, our monthly meeting will be held socially distanced at the spacious Wesley Banquet Hall, located on southbound 3791 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte for all those who are vaccinated. Pizza and liquid refreshments will…
Join us for our next Englewood Democratic Club meeting held via Zoom! All you need is a computer (camera helpful, but not required), tablet, or your smart phone. We gather people across both Charlotte and Sarasota counties that make up our town of Englewood, to support environmental stewardship, accessible healthcare for all citizens, and the…
45,000! It’s a huge number to contemplate. On an average day in 2019, some 45,000 detainees were held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. How do you visualize that? How do you memorialize each one of those individuals? Glen Ring, a member of the Human Rights Group of the Kent Street Coalition…
The Charlotte County Democratic Club (CCDC) will honor Earth Day on April 22 by removing trash on Olean Rd from Kings Hwy to Beacon St. Volunteers are welcome and supplies will be furnished. If you would like to join this event, please arrive at CCDC Headquarters located at 3596 Tamiami Trail, #102, Port Charlotte by…
Do you have questions about Sunseeker Resort and other development plans and issues for Charlotte County? Join the Democratic Women’s Club (DWC) of Charlotte County on Monday, April 12 at 4:00 pm for a Zoom meeting, featuring guest speaker Dave Gammon, the Director of Economic Development for Charlotte County. This is an opportunity to learn…
Dr. Richard Whitman will review the status and trends of recreational water quality of Charlotte County beaches at the next monthly meeting of the Environmental Caucus on Tuesday, April 6th at 1:30 pm. – His presentation will point out specific concerns, the need for pollution source identification, more timely notification, increased advisory reliability, and examples…
By Roxy Moore, President, Charlotte County Democratic Club Please register here to receive the Zoom link prior to the meeting. The Charlotte County Democratic Club (CCDC) will meet virtually by Zoom this coming Saturday, March 13th at 10 am. After social interactions, the meeting will formally begin at 10:15 am with the Pledge of Allegiance.…
Do you live in northwest Charlotte County, such as Rotonda, Placida and Englewood? Then please consider attending the next monthly meeting of the Englewood Democratic Club, which serves voters in both Charlotte and Sarasota County. The meeting will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, March 24th at 5:30 pm. Please register in advance at https://www.mobilize.us/sarasotacountydec/event/378001/…
By Teresa Jenkins, Chair, Charlotte County Democratic Executive Committee Sign up here to register and participate. During our insightful discussion that took place on February 26 after reading the book White Fragility, a participant inquired: “Why are some White people afraid of Black people?” Join us for a conversation with esteemed Professor David Altheide on…
Joanna Pohopin, the Director of Development for the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition, will be the guest speaker at the Monday, March 8th Charlotte County Democratic Women’s Club (DWC) meeting held at 4:00 pm via Zoom. She will discuss the program with a special emphasis on the effects of the pandemic. A brief business meeting will…