***MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR*** We are asking all Democrats to participate in the nationwide economic boycott this Friday, February 28. Do not spend a penny on anything unless it is a locally owned minority business. Let us shut it down!
FRIDAY, FEBRURY 28 Disenfranchised Disco 5 p.m. Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw Hosted by N.C. Democratic Party A gathering celebrating the voices of more than 60,000 voters in North Carolina whose rights have been challenged by Jefferson Griffin. Dance, plan, rejuvenate, make friends, and make a difference, while connecting with fellow advocates,…
***HOLD HIM TO HIS OATH!*** Monday, February 17 Hold Him to His Oath Rally at Greensboro office of Senator Thom Tillis 3200 Northline, Greensboro (corner of Northline and Pembroke) Please arrive by 11 a.m. Let Senator Tillis know he should honor his oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United State against all…
***REMEMBERING NELSON JOHNSON*** We were saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Dr. Nelson Johnson. In addition to being a civil rights activist and champion of social and economic justice, Rev. Johnson was the founding pastor of Faith Community Church and Founding Co-Executive Director of The Beloved Community Center of Greensboro. He will be…
***RUNNING FOR OFFICE?*** If you are a Democrat planning to run for office in this year’s municipal elections, we want to hear from you! Let us know what seat you’re running for – or considering running for – with an email to gcdpchair@guilforddems.org . And if you if any campaign events planned, send the details…
TAKE ACTION Call your legislators. They bend to pressure, so pressure them! To get a list of contact information for elected officials, please click this link: https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3109/638738402428296702 Keep up with the status of the case and be prepared to act, i.e. pack the courts. We will send out Action Alert memos as these opportunities arise.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 GCDP at the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament – RSVP REQUIRED Noon Greensboro Coliseum Come join the GCDP for our annual trip to the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinal games! Kick back, relax and enjoy an afternoon with fellow Democrats as we cheer on the semifinalists. RSVPs must be received no later than…
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 GCDP County Convention Location TBA For more information, email gcdpchair@guilforddems.org .
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 GCDP Unity Dinner and Fundraiser – Save the date! Embassy Suites, Greensboro For more information, email gcdpchair@guilforddems.org.
***MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR*** 67,000 VOTES BEING CHALLENGED As you know, Republican Jefferson Griffin is trying to have 67,000 votes thrown out in his bid to take Justice Allison Riggs’s seat on the N.C. Supreme Court. Guilford County has about 3,700 voters on the list. Those voters have been contacted by the Board of Elections…