We, the Davidson County Democratic Women, will encourage women to seek elected and appointed public offices, participate in civic, educational and political initiatives, and support the Democratic platform and the party nominees.
~Founded in 1954~
~Founded in 1954~
EventsMonthly Membership Meetings are held at 6:30pm on the third Thursday of most months except for event months such as:
Join us virtually Thursday March 28, at 6:30pm!
As Women’s History Month draws to a close the Davidson County Democratic Women (“DCDW”) are honored to hear from dynamic speaker, Paula F. Casey. Paula has spoken extensively around the country. Please click the link below to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. LINK https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfuigqDMuGd0O7ZxF7uNtcTrHo1u0UCZF Bio of Paula F. CaseyPaula F. Casey of Memphis has dedicated more than 30 years educating the public about Tennessee’s pivotal role in the 19th Amendment’s ratification with a video, book, e-book, audiobook, and public art. She is also an engaging speaker on the 19th Amendment and voting rights.
She produced the video, “Generations: American Women Win the Vote,” in 1989 and the book, The Perfect 36: Tennessee Delivers Woman Suffrage, in 1998, and the e-book and audiobook in 2013. She helped place these suffrage monuments: bas relief plaque inside the State Capitol (1998); Tennessee Woman Suffrage Monument (Nashville’s Centennial Park 2016); Sue Shelton White statue (Jackson City Hall 2017). The Memphis Suffrage Monument “Equality Trailblazers” was installed at the University of Memphis law school after 5 years of work. The dedication ceremony was held on March 27, 2022, and is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YTNND5F1aBw She co-founded the Tennessee Woman Suffrage Heritage Trail (www.tnwomansuffrageheritagetrail.com) that highlights the monuments, markers, gravesites and suffrage-related sites. She is the new chair of the National Votes for Women Trail and is also the state coordinator for Tennessee. |
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Happy New Year! Here's to a new chapter and a fresh start to empower each other and continue to advocate and protect our democracy.
On behalf of the Davidson County Democratic Women (“DCDW”) Board of Directors, we are excited to increase engagement while fostering relationships with our new and current members. The organization strives to encourage and stimulate women to participate in Democratic Party activities, run for public office, seek appointments on boards and commissions to help affect public policy, inform and educate women about civic/political matters and support the goals and nominees of the Democratic Party. We welcome everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or physical ability. On December 10, 2023, these members of the DCDW were approved by acclamation and sworn in by Judge Ana Escobar as the 2024 Board of Directors. |