LD2 News – The Embrace

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. KING

Today, we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was born on January 15, 1929. And tomorrow, as a country, we honor Dr. King's dream of unity, civil rights for all, and activism.

Dr. King led the fight against racial discrimination in the 1960s and inspired the world with the power of his voice, words, and actions. He dedicated his life to fighting for what matters. He taught us that “our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

On Friday, January 13th, a historic monument honoring Dr. King and his wife Coretta Scott King was unveiled in Boston. "The Embrace" is a powerful tribute to their love, their mission, and their courageous fight for justice.

With that in mind, let's embrace our neighbors, embrace the fight for what matters, and embrace each other on our journey to fully realize Dr. King's Dream.

To listen to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech - click here.

To listen to Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" tribute to Dr. King in 1983 at the 20th Anniversary of the Civil Rights March on Washington - click here.

To learn about "The Embrace" monument - click here.

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT TOUR

Our 2nd Vice Chair Janet Johnson is launching the 2023 Youth Engagement Tour, which will begin on Wednesday, January 18th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. See details below.

We are hosting a focus group to learn more about what would inspire or motivate young people (ages 16-25) to engage with LD2 and become active voters in the next election.

Please register and/or forward this link to eligible participants:

Focus Group Registration

ADP Candidate Forum

MCDP is hosting an ADP Candidate Forum on Sunday, January 22 from 3-4:30. The event is open to ALL Democratic PCs.

You can also submit questions for the candidates through this Google form.

NEW AZ DEM MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE

Start the New Year with some DEM attire. Check out the new items in the Arizona Democrat merchandise store today!

NEW LD2 BUSINESS CARDS & NAME BADGES

We’ve received inquiries from some of our active volunteers who are not PCs but want to take advantage of this opportunity. By all means, please feel free to purchase these items and wear/use them proudly! We validate the information before sending them to the printer. You can order LD2 business cards at $30/box of 100 cards & name badges at $15/badge.

Please use this link to submit and pay for your order: http://azld2dems.org/order/

The turnaround is pretty quick.

If you have any issues with ordering them, please contact Whit at whit@azld2dems.org

DONATE TO LD2 AND WIN A GIFT CARD!

If you’re reading this newsletter, you know the importance of voting in all elections and understand the process. However, not all of our LD2 neighbors do, so one of the uses of our funds is for the purpose of creating literature and mailers to help educate the voters of LD2 about the importance of elections – especially down ballot local races. Consider becoming a recurring donor to LD2 and you will be automatically entered to win a gift card for your recurring donation!

Anyone can donate - you don’t have to live in LD2.

How about $20.23 for LD2 in 2023?

If you have any questions, please contact LD2 Treasurer Truly Bone at Treasurer@azld2dems.org

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan 18: LD2 Monthly Meeting at 6:30 PM

LD2 will hold its monthly meeting at the PVCC Conference Center (17811 N 32nd St), located off 32nd St, just North of Grovers. You’ll see a separate parking lot from the main campus. The agenda will be sent to PCs in advance.

Reminder: LD 2 has resumed our monthly food drive to be donated to a local Food Bank. Please bring your non-perishable donated items. We will be collecting non-perishable pet food.

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Jan 28: ADP Biennial Reorganization at 9:30 AM

Elected State Committee persons will vote for the ADP Executive Board. Make sure you participate in this as they will need a quorum. The meeting will happen as a Zoom Webinar, and we will vote with Election Buddy (a web-based system). You must be registered in advance.

If you have questions, please attend one of the "2023 Do You Have State Committee Questions" virtual events.

To register: https://www.mobilize.us/azdems/event/547114/

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD

Paradise Valley USD – District Administrative Center / 15002 N 32^nd St; Phoenix – Typically the first and third Thursday of the month. Governing Board | Paradise Valley Unified School District (pvschools.net)

Deer Valley USD – 20402 N 15^th Ave; Phoenix – Typically the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Governing Board / Governing Board (dvusd.org)

Glendale Union High School District – 7650 N 43^rd Ave; Glendale – Typically the first and third Wednesday of the month. Meeting Dates 2021-2022 - GUHSD (guhsdaz.org)

Washington Elementary School District – 4650 W Sweetwater Ave; Glendale – Typically the second and fourth Thursday of the month. In-person seating will be limited to 40 people. Meetings are live streamed.

Governing Board / Governing Board Meeting Schedule (wesdschools.org)

A recurring monthly donation of $5, $10, or more to AZ LD2 Democrats will go a long way toward helping us finish the job of turning Arizona blue!

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