Yearly Archives: 2021

Corporate World’s role in battling the pandemic

Posted on September 15, 2021 by gwd_admin

The following writeup came from a lengthy thread on Twitter by Andy Slavitt, former Biden White House Sr Advisor for COVID Response, past head of Medicare/Medicaid for Obama. We thought this was worth sharing here. COVID Update: With requirements rolling … Continue reading →

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Newsletter for Sep 6, 2021 – Floyd’s Fish Fry speaker list set!

Posted on September 6, 2021 by gwd_admin

Message from the Chair We are less than a week away from the 1st Annual Floyd’s Fish Fry & Cookout and, as you’ll see below, it’s going to be an incredible event! But first I want to take a moment … Continue reading →

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Newsletter for Aug 25, 2021

Posted on August 25, 2021 by gwd_admin

In this Newsletter: Message from the Chair Gubernatorial candidate, Sen Mia McLeod, to headline Floyd’s Fish Fry & Cookout GWCDP News Precinct Leadership updateGetting out into the Community Upcoming Elections & Voting Rights John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act … Continue reading →

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Newsletter for Aug 12, 2021

Posted on August 12, 2021 by gwd_admin

In this Newsletter: Message from the Chair Armed with knowledge and truth GWCDP News August Breakfast Meeting in the booksSeeking volunteers for Floyd’s Fish Fry & Cookout Upcoming Elections & Voting Rights Voter Registration DriveTestifying to the SC Senate Committee … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Meeting Aug 2021: Brandon Upson – Chair, SCDP Black Caucus

Posted on August 7, 2021 by gwd_admin

Brandon Upson is the Chair of the SCDP Black Caucus. He is also the founder of Amplify Action, a nonprofit organization focused on rebuilding power within marginalized communities through the voter registration and civic mobilization of Black men. In 2020, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Meeting Aug 2021: Volunteer of the Month & Motivations

Posted on August 7, 2021 by gwd_admin

We announce our Volunteer of the Month and also discuss two main motivators in politics: Inspiration & anger.

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Breakfast Meeting Aug 2021: Timicia Grant – Co-chair SCDP Single Parents Caucus

Posted on August 7, 2021 by gwd_admin

Timicia Grant is the Co-Chair of the SCDP Single Parent’s Caucus. In the past five years, she’s been extremely active in the political world having worked on campaigns for Kamala Harris, Jaime Harrison, and Jon Ossoff! Timicia serves on multiple … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Meeting Aug 2021: Andrea White – Executive Director of the Food Bank of Greenwood

Posted on August 7, 2021 by gwd_admin

Andrea White is the new Executive Director of the Foodbank of Greenwood. A native of the Promised Land community, she has worked in the GWD50 school system for almost 2 decades prior to her current role. She is also the … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Meeting Aug 2021: Redistricting, Gerrymandering & Testifying

Posted on August 7, 2021 by gwd_admin

Bill Kimler is the Chair of the Greenwood County Democratic Party. A technology expert by trade, he was called to enter into the world of politics after the 2016 election. Bill will share his experience testifying in front of the … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Meeting Aug 2022: Chair Bill Kimler with Party Updates

Posted on August 7, 2021 by gwd_admin

Bishop Oliver T. McCray, Jr. is the pastor of the famous Morris Chapel Baptist Church and gives all of his energy to strengthening the community he is called to serve. From helping build bonds between the Greenwood City Police and … Continue reading →

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