George Floyd should be alive today

He should be able to lift his daughter up high and they should be able to change the world together. 

The accountability found on all three counts of Derek Chauvin is a minuscule step forward. This trial represents accountability more than justice, and moreover, it represents the overwhelming need for change in our justice systems, our policing systems, our society, and our government.

The murder of George Floyd and the Chauvin Trial has forced all to acknowledge the painful truth that widespread systemic racism still exists in America and is unacceptable. Our society must undergo a transformation to get to the point where people of color are not treated differently. This accountability brings forth hope, but it is only the beginning on the road to true justice.
 

On Thursday, NFDW hosted an almost 4-hour marathon Women in Blue - if you didn't get to catch it during the day, here's the 3-minute spotlight on Arkansas! 

The end is near ... for the Arkansas General Session.

Take some time this week to say THANK YOU to the Democrats serving in the Arkansas House and Senate. This was by far the roughest session in modern history and we are grateful for the fight and hard work and strong representation most of our Democrats brought to the table every single day of the extended time in Little Rock. 

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Stay strong and safe!

Gracie Ziegler

AFDW President

gracieziegler@gmail.com

479-466-2735

Upcoming AFDW Events

• The discussion of “The Sum of Us” is being planned in late May as we’re hearing it’s very hard to come by right now. Read at your leisure and share your copy with others if you can. 
• In June, we'll have a shareout from the National Convention for those that could not attend. The NFDW Convention will bring with it a new slate of national NFDW officers, amended bylaws, and strategic initiatives - it's an exciting time for the organization. 

DNC Chair Jamie Harrison in Arkansas (virtually)! 

Join the Democratic Party of Arkansas, along with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, for a virtual chat about how Democrats are organizing across the state.

Arkansas Democrats are invited to join by reserving General Admission tickets priced at $50. The link to view will be included with your ticket purchase receipt. Participants will be invited to submit questions for the event to be answered by Chair Harrison and Chair Gray.

VIP Admission starts at a $1,500 Finance Council Membership and will include an invitation to a VIP reception that will last 30 minutes with Arkansas DNC Committeeman Dr. Jay Barth as moderator and Chair Jaime Harrison fielding questions.

The NFDW National Conference will be held virtually - the deadline to register has been extended.

Behind the Scenes!
We need your help to track bills, organize information, and support the information that needs to be shared. 

COMMITTEES OF AFDW

• Rules, Resolutions, and Revisions - review the Bylaws annually and make recommendations to the Executive Board 
• Programming - works to plan programming throughout the year and the AFDW annual convention every August
• Fundraising -  planning and  implementing fundraising events
• County auxiliary expansion - shall work with counties not yet affiliated to kick off affiliation and monitor progress, reporting, start-up, etc.
• Candidate recruitment - as simple as asking your friends and neighbors to run for office and helping them get the tools they need to move forward with filing

Additional work being done by volunteers

• Track Bills - we have a digital log of bills that are filed each week. Can you help by researching a few and adding notes and key points? 
• Organize Data - we're making it easier to contact different committees and groups. Can you help with some data entry work? 
• Communications - Share and Create Content - we want to make sure no matter where you are online or not, you can get up-to-date information from AFDW. We need members to share from our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts to their own pages and groups to help signal boost and amplify.
  • Just click that SHARE button anytime you see new material. 
  • Share the information when you're talking to your friends on the phone or safely if you are gathering with friends or family. 
• Register Voters - it's never too early to register to VOTE. Be sure to ask everyone you know if they are registered and ask them to confirm their voter information is still accurate. You can do this by visiting VoterView.