Flip NC Studies How Other States Have Turned Blue

With Joe Biden, Roy Cooper and Cheri Beasley winning New Hanover, our county took a step toward blue in the last election. But how do we turn the Old North State blue? More than 500 Democrats listened in earlier this month as Democratic activists described the efforts that led to historic advances in Georgia last year. Flip NC and Neighbors on Call organized an online forum March 10 called "Building a Grassroots Strategy to Elect Democrats in NC: How Georgia Did It.” Kendra Davenport Cotton, COO of the New Georgia Project Action Fund, talked with Diane Robertson, DNC Deputy Finance Chair and NCDP Executive Committee member, about what North Carolinians can learn from Georgia’s successes. The speakers pointed out that the states share a lot of similarities in population and demographic trends which offer promise that Georgia's election of two Democratic Senators and support for Joe Biden can be repeated here.

To see an online recording of the 52-minute discussion, click here. Also on the same page you can find the video "Building a Grassroots Strategy to Elect Democrats in NC: How Wisconsin Did It."

For a chart comparing the North Carolina and Georgia electorate, click here.

'Sports, Protest and Global Politics' Topic of UNCW Lecture this Week

Dr. Amira Rose Davis of Pennsylvania State University will present a Zoom lecture Wednesday for the 19th Annual Sherman Lecture Series at the UNCW. Davis is an Assistant Professor of History and African American Studies at Penn State where she specializes in 20th Century American History with an emphasis on race, gender, sports and politics. Her work has appeared in scholarly journals such as Radical History Review and Journal of African American History as well as popular outlets such as The New Republic and ZORA. Additionally, Davis provides sports commentary for public venues such as NPR, ESPN, and BBC. She is also the co-host of the Feminist Sports Podcast, Burn it All Down.

Davis was named the Sherman Emerging Scholar for 2021 and was invited to Wilmington by the UNCW History Department to present the lecture "From Raised Fists to Bended Knees: Sports, Protest and Global Politics." The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. There will be a roundtable discussion on Thursday at 7 p.m. You can register for both Zoom events at uncw.edu/sherman

Assistant District Atorney Explores Run Against Rouzer

Former Assistant District Attorney, Jason Minnicozzi, is considering a Congressional run against incumbent David Rouzer. Minnicozzi attended NC State University and Campbell University School of Law. After graduating law school in 2010, Minnicozzi has served the Cape Fear community as an Assistant Public Defender and Assistant District Attorney as a special victim’s prosecutor. Back in January, Minnicozzi formed an exploratory committee to assist him as he continues to develop a pathway forward. Minnicozzi said he is eager for advice from members of the community, especially members from the local Democratic county leadership, as he considers his potential candidacy.

Minnicozzi grew up visiting Wilmington and fell in love with the region. He went to undergrad at NC State University. He lives in Wilmington, in Precinct H04.

Attorney Andre Brown Seeks NHCDP Chairmanship

Andre Brown, a Legal Aid attorney and Wilmington native, announced that he is running for Chair of the New Hanover Democratic Party. "Our party needs a combination of diverse, and experienced leaders to ensure that our priorities and our most pressing needs are adequately addressed," he said. Brown said working with his local precinct, W29, has shown him how the power of organizing locally and pursuing Democratic ideals and principles can have a meaningful impact in our community. . . I am now asking for the opportunity to be a county leader within our party to help pursue our shared objectives," he said.

The incumbent County Chair, Richard Poole, has withdrawn from the race and announced his support for Brown.

NHCDP To Vote On County Party Officers on April 10th

NHCDP will vote for new officers at the County Convention in April. In addition, we will vote on a dozen SEC members. If you are interested in serving or know someone who may want to serve, please contact any of the existing officers.

The Officers of the New Hanover County Democratic Party have identified a slate of nominees willing and able to serve in 2021-2023. The slate is diverse and includes both experienced officers and newcomers. The candidates are:

Andre Brown - Chair
Victoria Garcia Velazco - First Vice Chair
Susanne Werner - Second Vice Chair
Bandorian Cromartie - Third Vice Chair
Brenda Fong - Treasurer
April Farr - Secretary

We will also accept nominations from the floor at the convention, and the votes of convention delegates will of course determine who is elected.

Sherman Lecture Series: From Raised Fists to Bended Knees -- March 24th

When: Wednesday March 24, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Zoom. Register at uncw.edu/sherman

Dr. Amira Rose Davis of Pennsylvania State University presents a UNCW lecture on protests in sports. See article above for details.

New Hanover County Convention -- April 10th

When: Saturday April 10, 10 a.m.

Where: Zoom. Registration details TBA.

Keynote speeches by Bobbie Richardson and Deb Butler. Election of NHCDP Officers and consideration of Resolutions.

Upcoming Democratic Events To Note On Your Calendar

2021 Congressional District Convention Meeting – Saturday, May 22nd

2021 Summer SEC Meeting – Saturday, August 7th

Best,

Richard Poole, Chair

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