Honor Women Leaders Tuesday with DC Democratic Party

Congresswoman Norton, Former Mayor Sharon Pratt Among Attendees

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-D), pictured at the June 8th opening of the Fields at RFK, 2019. File: E. O'Gorek/CCN

A live virtual forum via the Facebook pages of the DC Democratic Women’s Club and the DC Democratic Party will celebrate Women’s History month Tuesday evening.

Honoring Our History ~ Honoring Our Strength” is the theme of a virtual program the D.C. Democratic Women’s Club (DCDWC) is hosting on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to celebrate Women’s History Month and recognize congressional and District of Columbia leaders who have shown strength in withstanding a challenging political climate.

“While esteemed women will be in the spotlight, we are thrilled to also have men on our program who are among the most influential lawmakers,” said DCDWC President Jeannette Mobley. Denise Rolark Barnes, CEO/Publisher of The Washington Informer, will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.

Guests include:

  • House Majority Whip James Clyburn (SC)
  • Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC)
  • Former DC Mayor Sharon Pratt
  • Rep. Barbara Lee (CA)
  • Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD)
  • Rep. Jackie Speier (CA)
  • Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI) ;
  • Jaime Harrison, Democratic National Committee Chairman
  • DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D)

The D.C. Democratic Women’s Club is an affiliate of the National Federation of Democratic Women and the D.C. Federation of Democratic Women. DCDWC’s mission is to promote candidacy for women, advocacy, mentoring and training to empower and engage women at all levels of the Democratic Party.

Tune in live at 7 p.m. via Facebook on the pages of the DC Democratic Women’s Club or the DC Democratic Party.