Upcoming Events
Powell County Democrats February Public Meeting
This is our public meeting of the Powell County Democratic Executive Committee. This meeting is open to the public and all parties interested are encouraged to attend.
Our guest speaker will be candidate for Kentucky Governor, Adam Edelen.
Voting Rights Lobby Day
We’ll be bringing KFTC members and allies from all over the state to Frankfort on 2/19/19 to talk to our legislators about voting rights and encourage them to support legislation to restore voting rights to people with felonies in their past. If you’re new to grassroots lobbying in Frankfort, don’t worry! We pair new people with experienced lobbyists. The important thing is that you come and share why this issue matters to you.
Please fill out this form below to let us know you are coming – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzJ-ESk8bn0qtlaYiSRbFbiQkVHtlUhNbVIZCBmC6d7PAowA/viewform
Rough schedule:
– Gather in Capitol Annex room 169 for rolling lobby trainings if you arrive 8:30am to 9:20am
– (Optional) Kentucky Council of Churches Prayer in Action Day in Capitol Annex room 171 9:30am to 10:30am
– Gather in Capitol Annex cafeteria for rolling lobby trainings if you arrive 9:30am to 10:15am
— – lobby legislators throughout the day and eat in the cafeteria when you’d like to stop for a break- –
– (Optional) Gather in the Capitol Rotunda to participate in the Black History Month activities led by the Black Caucus 11:30am to 1pm
– (legislators will travel over to their chambers in the House and Senate floor at 2pm)
– Debrief 2:15 pm in the capitol annex room 169
Please fill out this form below to let us know you are coming – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzJ-ESk8bn0qtlaYiSRbFbiQkVHtlUhNbVIZCBmC6d7PAowA/viewform
Black History Month Celebration
The Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus has scheduled its Black History Month Celebration for February 19th, 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., in the Capitol Rotunda. Ms. Tafeni English, Director of Outreach at the Southern Poverty Law Center will deliver the Keynote Address. Berea College Professor Andrew Baskin will give a talk, “A Kentucky Moment in History” and Diane Porter will be presented with the highest award from Legislative Black Caucus.
*2019 BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
The following have confirmed attendance and will bring greetings: Governor Matt Bevin, Chief Justice John D. Minton, Senate President Robert Stivers, Speaker David Osborne, Senate Minority Floor Leader Morgan McGarvey, House Minority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins.
“A Kentucky Moment in History” speech will be given by Professor Andrew Baskin, Berea College. Sponsored by Berea College and the Lincoln Institute.
The keynote address comes from Ms. Tafeni English, Director of Outreach, Southern Poverty Law Center.
The award presentation will be given by Kentucky Legislative Black Caucus, Diane Porter, Chairwoman – Jefferson County Board of Education.
Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol
Join us for “We the People: Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol” in Frankfort on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
12:30-1:00 Music
1:00-2:00 Rally
2:00-3:30 Advocacy activities, including self-guided tours of the Capitol and optional session viewing
WHERE:
Rotunda of the Kentucky State Capitol
700 Capitol Ave., Frankfort, KY 40601
WHY:
It is important for elected officials on all levels to be educated about immigration and the refugee resettlement program, as well as the contributions refugees and immigrants make to our state. This also serves as a civic engagement opportunity for all Kentuckians, including newcomers in our state, to learn how to participate in our democracy.
REGISTER:
If you can join us for the 6th annual Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol, please REGISTER HERE:
https://goo.gl/forms/vD5UZhogq71CJQpO2
KY Fairness LGBTQ Fairness Rally
Rally & Lobby with us for LGBTQ rights in KY Tuesday, February 26 in Frankfort!
8:30 a.m. ET Group Meetup in Capitol Education Center (506 Capital Ave., 40601) *FREE Parking in adjacent Capitol Garage
9 a.m.-1 p.m. ET Group Lobbying
1:30 p.m. ET Rally in Capitol Rotunda (700 Capital Avenue, 40601)
REGISTER: Fairness.org/Rally2019
PREPARE by calling 1-800-372-7181 to schedule a meeting with your State Senator and Representative on Feb. 26! If you schedule a meeting, please let us know by contacting 502.893.0788 or Maggie@Fairness.org.
The Kentucky Capitol is located at 700 Capital Ave., Frankfort, KY 40601. The Capitol Education Center is located at 506 Capital Ave., directly next to the Capitol building.
CARPOOLS
BEREA: 7:15 a.m. Artisan Center (200 Artisan Way, 40403)
BOWLING GREEN: TBA
ELIZABETHTOWN: 7:00 a.m. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College JSO Building (600 College St., 42701)
LEXINGTON: 7:30 a.m. Regal Hamburg Pavilion Movie Theater Parking Lot (949 Star Shoot Pkwy, 40509)
LOUISVILLE: 7:30 a.m. Fairness Campaign (2263 Frankfort Ave., 40206
Conversations With A Suffragist
2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in the U.S. In this one-woman show, Bellarmine University Theatre Program Director Megan Burnett brings to life Mattie Griffith Browne, a Kentucky abolitionist and suffragist whose name has largely been forgotten.
Born in Owensboro, Browne grew up determined to free the enslaved people she inherited from her parents, which she did with funds she raised from writing “Autobiography of a Female Slave.” She sought to bring the plight of the enslaved into public view, and petitioned politicians to end slavery, working closely with Harriet Beecher Stowe. After emancipation, she turned her activism toward suffragism and worked to obtain the right to vote for all citizens, working with Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone and other suffragists. Professor Burnett gives her audience an inside look into the life of this world-changing historical figure.
Race, Poverty, and Politics in Louisville
We’re honored to have these great speakers back for another discussion!
We will be talking “Race, Poverty and Politics in Louisville” with Dr. Ricky Jones and Judge Sadiqa Reynolds. Dr. Jones serves as the Chair of the Pan-African Studies department at The University of Louisville and Judge Reynolds is the President of the Louisville Urban League.
2019 Solar Lobby Day
Join us in Frankfort on February 28th to continue to advocate for renewable energy in Kentucky. Let’s show our legislators that solar is working for all Kentuckians and ensure that our utilities do, too.
Please register to attend: https://goo.gl/forms/o9a9VfP00IfTR7Nu1
This event is hosted by a network of solar advocates including; Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition, Mountain Association for Community Economic Development, Kentucky Conservation Committee, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, Sierra Club, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Kentucky Solar Energy Society, Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky, Earth Tools, Community Farm Alliance and Solar Kentucky.
Rosa Parks Power of One Banquet
The 7th Annual Rosa Parks Supper. Come celebrate the magnificent accomplishments of the women serving our community.
Lobby 101 Training in Louisville
Have you wanted to engage your Legislators and Members of Congress, but aren’t sure where to start? We got your back! Join us on March 12th as we partner with Kentucky Refugee Ministries to provide an introductory training on lobbying from a human rights perspective. The training will be facilitated by members of Amnesty International who have years of experience lobbying for human rights issues. We hope to see you there!
Campbell County Democrats’ Meet Your Candidates!
Meet and hear from Democratic candidates vying for our votes in the
May 21 Primary Election.
Informal networking begins at 6:30 pm. Each candidate will speak for several minutes
in the forum beginning at 7 pm.
Sponsors are Campbell County Democrats’ neighborhood groups, the NKY Chapter of The Women’s Network, and Northern Kentucky Education Association Retirees.
The venue is conveniently located just off I-471 and Alexandria Pike/US 27:
Campbell County Extension Services
3500 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights KY 41076
Near the Alexandria Pike/US 27 entrance to NKU
Updates to this information will be announced on our Facebook Events Page:
https://www.facebook.com/
Hope to see you there!
Reforest the Bluegrass
Help expand Lexington’s urban forest and protect local waterways by planting native trees at Reforest the Bluegrass. Since 1999, more than 15,000 volunteers have restored 180 acres by planting 128,000 native tree seedlings. Come plant with us!
Volunteers will receive free lunch, tree-planting training and a t-shirt (first come, first served).
Everyone must fill out a waiver to participate. You can fill out a waiver in the registration tent during Reforest, or you can fill a waiver out in advance and turn it in at the tent. Under 18s must have a waiver signed by a parent. Waiver coming soon.
Last day to register to vote for the primary
https://www.facebook.com/IntegrityForFrankfort/
Annual Democratic Party Dinner
Our annual dinner which will include any candidate that attends a few minutes to speak. We usually have a large crowd of around 150 people in attendance. Sponsored by the Democratic Party of Nelson County Executive Committee with support from the Nelson County Democratic Womens Club. For more information please contact us at nelsonkydems@gmail.com.
Website or Facebook Event Page https://nelsoncountydemocrats.nationbuilder.com/2019_annual_dinner
Link to RSVP or Purchase Tickets https://nelsoncountydemocrats.nationbuilder.com/2019_annual_dinner