Topic: Wanda McMoore

WomenforObama celebrate women suffrage anniversary

By Turner McCullough Jr. | October 7, 2008 |

Clarksville Women For Obama

Celebration marks 88th anniversary of passage of 19th Amendment. Tennessee’s ratification, as the 33rd state to do so, made the law effective. Many women made great sacrifices to make this legislation the law of the land. It is one of many fronts in the struggle for civil rights.

WomenForObama held a celebratory commemoration of the passage of the Montgomery County Democratic Party which gave women in the United States that right to vote. The Montgomery County Democratic Party Headquarters was the celebration site with a roster of prominent local women speakers who addressed the significance of women suffrage and civil rights in the American Ideal.

Motivational speaker Cindy Pitts with moderator Wanda McMoore

Wanda McMoore was the event moderator. As a mother, nurse and community organizer, she was a prime example of the women in times past who have fought for equality and justice while still balancing the demands of a family and career. She introduced each speaker and kept the event moving along on schedule. «Read the rest of this article»

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Election 2006: Clear wins, cold sweat, and rattling skeletons

By David W. Shelton | August 4, 2006 |

Election Day. I always get a charge when I watch the numbers roll in after the candidates have spent vast time and money to convince voters to push a single button on their behalf. I spent Thursday evening with various candidates at their victory parties… or rather their “God, I hope we win” parties. There was plenty of food and conversation to be had throughout the evening.

I started the evening at Ken Takasaki’s party at the First Federal bank on Ft. Campbell Blvd. There were a few familiar faces, and I had the pleasure of speaking with Shirley Berardo for a few minutes. She commented how glad was that she was able to support Takasaki in his bid for the 67th seat of the Tennessee House of Representatives. Alas, we spent most of our conversation near the food table, which is a dangerous place me and my fidgety fingers. «Read the rest of this article»

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