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Justice Has Been Served, Yes. But the Fight for Equality Isn’t Over

Posted April 21, 2021 by HCDP in News

By Alex Flores On April 20, 2021, a measure of accountability was served in America when former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all 3 charges in the death of George Floyd by a jury that was a reflection of America. Like so many Americans we watched for 9 minutes and 29 seconds in…

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Black Lives Matter

Posted August 30, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By V. Susan Hutchinson Black Lives Matter. Words that inspire, encourage, empower and enrage. Black Lives Matter. Say all three words, not just the acronym BLM so as not to dilute their power. Black Lives Matter elicits reactions the likes of which have not been felt since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke the words “I…

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Taking Down the Monuments to Racism

Posted June 28, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Andrew Pauly Amidst the push for societal reform sparked by the murder of George Floyd, Brianna Taylor, and countless other victims of police brutality and systemic racism, protesters as well as local governments have called for the removal of various monuments. Many of these monuments depict Confederate leaders and advocates of Jim Crow laws, segregation,…

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Pride Month 2020 Marked by Tribulations and Jubilations

Posted June 17, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Doneva Garcia June is traditionally observed as LGBTQ Pride Month. This year’s celebration, however, has been marked by several historic events that will forever change the narrative of our country. First, the global pandemic cause by COVID-19, continues to be a national crisis. Most Pride events have been cancelled or moved to virtual celebrations. Then the…

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HCDP Responds to Murder of George Floyd

Posted June 5, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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The Horry County Democratic Party stands in solidarity with the peaceful protestors, Black Lives Matter and all citizens of good conscience. We must take a stand for changing the procedures in police departments across the country, starting with the elimination of “choke hold” and other policies that brutalize our communities of color. It must be a…

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Trump and the Racial Divide in America

Posted May 29, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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Above Photo: Donald Trump at White House Press Conference May 29 Following Minneapolis Unrest By V. Susan Hutchinson America has been divided by race since the Mayflower landed on Plymouth rock. The genocide of Native American tribes for their land and the selling of slaves were just the beginning. Baby steps at equal rights for all…

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How to Spot a Fake Executive Order

Posted May 29, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By V. Susan Hutchinson After years of letting Donald Trump spread lies and hatred, Twitter finally decided to put a fact check warning on one of his Tweets. Why? Because Trump continues to spread misinformation that voting by mail opens the doors to voter fraud. Voting? That’s Twitter’s breaking point? Not the thousands of hate-filled Trump…

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