Category Archives: Racial equality

Issue Info Sheets 2023

Posted on March 15, 2023 by gwd_admin

At our 2023 GWCDP Convention in March, we featured 10 critical issues that we, as Democrats, are concerned about. By no means is this an exhaustive list, but few would argue that these below aren’t important in our lives. The … Continue reading →

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Statement Regarding the Conviction of Derek Chauvin in the 2020 Murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis

Posted on April 21, 2021 by gwd_admin

Soon after the jury returned with a guilty verdict on April 20, Rev. James Thompson, 1st Vice Chair of the Greenwood County Democratic Party, stated, “It was the first time in a long time we’ve seen justice.” While justice was … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings for Apr 5, 2021

Posted on April 5, 2021 by gwd_admin

About Greenwood County Councilman Steven Brown, MLB and “staying in your lane”.

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What does the Confederate Flag mean?

Posted on November 16, 2020 by gwd_admin

This write-up has been making the rounds of social media. The attributable source hasn’t been verifiable, but the content is still worth reading and discussing: From someone who teaches AP US History: If you are confused as to why so … Continue reading →

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On Dr. Benjamin E. Mays

Posted on July 21, 2020 by gwd_admin

The below excerpt comes from an article written by Loy Sartin, Curator and Director Emeritus of the Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site. It was published in the Index Journal on July 5, 2020 and is reprinted here with … Continue reading →

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Faith for Black Live March, Greenwood SC (2020-07-11)

Posted on July 16, 2020 by gwd_admin

On a beautiful Saturday morning, churches all across the county along with elected officials and community members marched in Greenwood and gathered at the Courthouse for song, speeches, and solidarity. See what we saw in the short video below. Hear … Continue reading →

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Faith for Black Lives Rally

Posted on July 7, 2020 by gwd_admin
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Opinion: Unable to Sleep

Posted on June 3, 2020 by gwd_admin

by Aza Games I find myself unable to sleep on the nights when the energy in the country is so volatile. When I do, I dream of unrest and injustice, among other things. I have been limiting my consumption, setting … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Kneeling While Black

Posted on May 5, 2020 by gwd_admin

I saw the following photo (on the left) in the Post & Courier. It was taken at a recent Trump rally in February. It shows a kneeling Chris Cox, founder of “Bikers for Trump”, who is also running to be … Continue reading →

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