LWV of Charlotte Mecklenburg

Honoring this day and the ongoing fight for racial equality.

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved people that they were free… more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. The news marked a pivotal moment in American history and gave rise to a celebration that spread across the country as Black families carried the tradition to new communities.

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on our nation's history, honor the resilience and contributions of Black Americans and reaffirm the ongoing work of building a more inclusive democracy for all.

2026 Annual Meeting

Please call your legislators https://www.ncleg.gov/FindYourLegislators

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Legislators 🚨

You cast your ballot. You followed the rules. Should your vote still be challenged after Election Day?

House Bill 958 (HB 958) would move North Carolina in the wrong direction by expanding post-election challenges and increasing the chances that eligible voters could face additional scrutiny after they've already cast their ballots.

Election laws should make it easier for eligible voters to participate and harder for eligible votes to be discarded. HB 958 does the opposite.

📞 Contact your state legislators and urge them to OPPOSE HB 958.

READ MORE: https://my.lwv.org/north-carolina-state/action-alert/action-alert-take-action-proposed-election-legislation

Enjoy your first drink free while Charlotte Observer journalists discuss the latest developments on key issue. REGISTER to attend: https://tinyurl.com/bdf352u7
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Headlines will continue to change.
Laws will continue to evolve.
Debates will continue to happen.

But one thing will never change: the League of Women Voters of North Carolina’s commitment to keeping voters informed, engaged and connected to the issues shaping their communities.

We'll see you there!

Celebrate Mecklenburg Declaration Day with us! Join the Charlotte Museum of History on Saturday, May 23 from 11AM–5PM for a full day of living history demonstrations, guided tours, and our newest exhibit — American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition. All activities are included with regular admission, and CMH Members get in FREE.

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Arise all women who have hearts…

This Mother's Day remember its origin, creator and founder Julia Ward Howe and her intentions and motivations behind it. Her Mothers Day Proclamation for Peace.

State-Level Documentary Proof of Citizenship Laws Threaten Voters | League of Women Voters Across the country, state lawmakers are introducing bills that would require documentary proof of citizenship, or DPOC, to register to vote or request a ballot. These proposals would force voters to provide physical documents, such as a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers, before r...