What: "The New South: Shifting Cultural Norms" Town Hall
Where: Dina's Place at the DiGiorgio Campus Center
When: 1:15-3:30 p.m.
Who:
S.C. Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter, chair of the DNC Southern Caucus
Rev. William Barber, organizer of North Carolina's Moral Monday movement
Rev. Raphael Warnock, Ebenezer Baptist Church
Laura Cahue, a member of Somos SC and Young Immigrants in Action
Nekki Shutt, a prominent South Carolina attorney active in the equality movement
Louis Elrod, president of Young Democrats of America
Scott Huffmon, professor of political science and director of the Winthrop Poll
Mr. Michael Williams, Vice President for Strategic Development for the BlueGreen Alliance
Dr. Marsha Bollinger, Environmental Sciences and Studies Program, Winthrop University
At this interactive forum, panelists and audience members will engage with issues
concerning political and social justice, the role of faith in building sustainable
communities, gender and LGBT equality, the demands and needs of the growing Hispanic
community in the region, the cultural and economic impact of climate change and solutions
to address those impacts through the lens of the next generation.
Online registration is encouraged.
Sponsored by the Democratic National Committee's Southern Regional Caucus Approved cultural event for Winthrop students
S.C. Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison brings his signature "chairs chat" to Winthrop to discuss social, economic, and political issues in today's South with other southern state democratic party chairs.
Sponsored by the S.C. Democratic PartyApproved cultural event for Winthrop students
What: "Hardball" with Chris Matthews
Where: Lawn of Byrnes Auditorium
When: 6 p.m.
In his hard-hitting style, political analyst Chris Matthews will ask tough questions of politicians, pundits, and other guests. The blunt, often controversial host will "play hardball" from the lawn of Byrnes Auditorium in a warm-up to the First in the South Candidates Forum.
Sponsored by MSNBC
What: First in the South Democratic Candidates Forum
Where: Byrnes Auditorium
When: 8 p.m.
Read additional information on the "About the Forum" web page.