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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day 2026
Please feel welcome to celebrate by attending one or both of these local events:
2026 MLK Day Prayer Breakfast:
All are welcome to join us on January 19, 2026, 8:30 am
AT:
Brandon’s Place
1204 2nd Ave. N
Clanton, Al 35045
For the Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast. Please bring a donation.
2026 MLK Day Parade:
January 19, 2026
Arrival: 12:00 pm
Parade Starts 1:00 PM
Ends: ?
Line up at Jack Hayes Ball Park Ending @ West End Park
2026 PRIZE DRAWING:
Raffle-$2.00 Donation For A Chance To Win:
1st Place-$300.00
2nd Place-$200.00
3rd Place-$100.00
Drawing following the Parade.
For Tickets Please Contact:
Lucy Or Robert Binion
205-217-6189/205-299-1873
Please decorate your cars!
January 8th, 2026-Special Guest Speaker Yolanda Flowers
Our next meeting-and our first for 2026-will be held on Thursday, January 8th at 6:00 pm at our NEW meeting location, Brandon’s Place, which is located at 1204 2nd Ave N, Clanton, AL 35045.
All are welcome to attend, regardless of membership status.
We are pleased to announce our Special Guest Speaker Yolanda Flowers, Qualified Candidate for Governor of Alabama 2026, who will be presenting her platform with a Q&A session following her presentation.
Yolanda Rochelle Robinson-Flowers announced my candidacy for governor on September 23, 2025, for the 2026 gubernatorial election. I am a native of Birmingham, where I attended Henry J. Oliver Elementary School and graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1978. I am a widow, a mother of three, a grandmother of 12, and a great-grandmother of five, soon to be six. When I ran for governor in 2022, I had never run for a political office on this magnitude. It was exceptionally grievous because I had buried my husband of 43 years due to cancer, three months before I announced. I obtained an associate’s degree in Speech, a bachelor’s degree in Audiology, and a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
I am a member of the Metro Birmingham Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), serving as Youth Director. Additionally, I am a member of the Metro Birmingham Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), a member of THE American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a member of Alabama Arise, and a member of the Mizpah Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Hagar Chapter #7. Furthermore, I serve as the Minister of Music at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and the musician for the Women’s Division of the New Era Progressive Baptist State Convention of Alabama. Currently, I volunteer my service as the Speech Therapist at Miracle Academy Christian School of Birmingham.
Having made history when I ran for governor in 2022, I continue to travel the state, a service no other candidate has ever done, teaching and meeting with various leaders regarding the inequities displayed in our state; teaching all citizens, who desire to know, on God and Government: The Historical, Biblical, and Constitutional Perspectives, and feeding the homeless, conducting voter registration drives, and serving the poor.
We look forward to interesting conversation, discussion and shared ideas. Please join us-and bring a friend who might be interested in attending as well-as we discuss what promises to be an exciting year with the upcoming midterm elections coming up in November 2026 and many other exciting developments and plans.
If you would be interested in becoming more involved in our leadership or committees,
please provide your contact information by sending an email.
MORE INFO ON YOLANDA FLOWERS:
Yolanda Flowers Campaign Website
Yolanda Flowers on Ballotpedia.org
Dr. Will Boyd Speaks At Our December 2025 General Meeting
The December 11 monthly meeting of the Chilton County Democrats in Clanton welcomed Dr. William Boyd as the guest speaker. Forty plus individuals came out in the middle of the holiday season to hear Boyd present his platform, followed by an active Q & A. The qualifying deadline for entering the Alabama race is January 23, 2026, by 5 p.m. The primary election will be held on May 19. The 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026. As of December 26, the list of Democratic candidates seeking the Democratic nomination include Boyd, Ja’Mel Brown, Doug Jones and Chad Chig Martin. There are currently two Republicans who hope to win their party’s nomination, Tommy Tuberville and Ken McFeeters, and one Independent Write In candidate, Ronald Burnett, Jr.
MORE INFO:
Dr. Will Boyd Campaign Website
Dr. Will Boyd on Ballotpedia.org
Doug Jones will enter 2026 Alabama governor’s race
From MSN.com:
“Following weeks of hints and speculation, it’s official: former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones plans to enter the Alabama governor’s race against current U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville.”
The news was first reported on “The Voice of Alabama Politics,” an online news and analysis show hosted by Bill Britt, editor of the Alabama Political Reporter. “I got a call from those very, very close to former U.S. Senator Doug Jones,” said Britt. “And we can now report with certainty that Doug Jones will file his paperwork with the Secretary of State this coming week to run for governor of Alabama.”
AL.com has independently confirmed that Jones intends to run.”
Read The Full Article at MSN.com.
MORE INFO:
Doug Jones Campaign Website
Doug Jones on Ballotpedia.org
Cory Booker Town Hall In Birmingham
From BluePrintAlabama.org
Dear Alabama Democrats,
Our motto is FIGHT BACK.
Earlier this year, U.S. Senator Cory Booker showed the world how to “fight back” against Trump and Republicans by holding the Senate floor for over 25 hours. He continues to embody that motto every day.
We are so thrilled to announce that Sen. Booker will join us in Birmingham for a Town Hall about where we are during this critical moment for our country and how we chart a path forward.
This Town Hall is free and open to the public. It will take place in Birmingham on Saturday, November 8th at 1:30pm. Doors will open at 1:00pm.
Space is limited so please RSVP today. The location will be provided to people who RSVP 24 hours prior to the event.
We hope you will join us on November 8th, and we plan to host more events like this one as we get closer to the 2026 elections. If you can help us make that happen, please pitch in any amount today.
Grassroots donations will help us build the infrastructure and the energy we need to send a strong message next November.
Always in the fight,
Josh Coleman & Caroline Self
Founders, Blueprint Alabama
Former Chilton County Democratic Party Secretary Barbara Ann Schultz
Former Chilton County Democratic Party Secretary Barbara Ann Schultz
September 6, 1938 — October 31, 2025
Our condolences to her family and our thanks for her support of the Chilton County Democratic Party
Barbara Ann Schultz, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on October 31, 2025, at Sylacauga Health and Rehab in Sylacauga, Alabama.
She was born on September 6, 1938, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie Jones.
She was a Finance Manager. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was a devoted member of the Eastern Stars. She loved to volunteer her time as a Pink Lady at the hospital and the Voting Polls. She served on the bereavement committee at First Baptist Church, providing meals for the bereaved families. She and Harvey had a great love for travel, especially overseas. She will be missed dearly.
Surviving are her Daughter, Pam Whitehead; Grandson, Matthew Whitehead; Granddaughters, Kimberly Whitehead and Patty (Tyler) Bramlett; Grandson, Johnny Whitehead; Granddaughter, Micah Ingram; 6 Great-Grandchildren; Nephews, Rickie (Debbie) Easterling and Mike (Vickie) Jones.
She was preceded in death by her Husband, Harvey Schultz; Parents, Clarence N and Bessie Mae Jones; Son, Mike Ingram; Brother, Marvin Jones; Sister, Essie Mae Easterling; Brother, Steve Jones; Son-in-Law, John Whitehead.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 1:00 P.M to 1:50 P.M at Martin Funeral Home in the Chapel.
A graveside will be held on November 5, 2025, at 2:00 P.M at Martin Memorial Cemetery with Brother Justin Nelson officiating.
Interment will follow in Martin Memorial Cemetery.
Martin Funeral Home directing.
Second ‘No Kings’ protests planned nationwide on Oct. 18.
What are the “No Kings” protests?
The “No Kings” movement, launched by Indivisible, a nonprofit coalition of political action groups, is organizing events in response to what they describe as increasingly authoritarian tactics by President Donald Trump.
The group says Trump is “disappearing immigrants,” deploying troops to cities and threatening democratic processes through voter suppression and redistricting efforts. “The president thinks his rule is absolute,” the group said in a statement. “But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption and cruelty.”
The protests are intended to be nonviolent.
In June, more than 5 million people across all 50 states joined in “No Kings” events. Indivisible says it was one of the largest movements in American history, and they expect the Oct. 18 movements to be bigger and stronger.
These 12 events are set for Alabama.
Where can Alabamians join the movement in Montgomery?
In Montgomery, participants will meet at Riverfront Park, located at 355 Commerce St., from 9 a.m. to noon. They will march to the downtown fountain, rally and then return to Riverfront Park. The event meets ADA standards, and the route is mainly flat ground. There will be ASL interpretation available.
Other “No Kings” events to happen across Alabama
There will be 12 events taking place across Alabama.
Here’s where Alabamians can join in outside the Montgomery area:
Other Nearby Locations
- Athens: North Jefferson Street & Market Street West, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Huntsville: The event address is private and requires an RSVP. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Guntersville: Marshall County Courthouse, 10 a.m. to noon.
- Oxford: Oxford Exchange, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Birmingham: Railroad Park Foundation, 10 a.m. to noon.
- Tuscaloosa: No address is provided, but an event is planned from 10 a.m. to noon.
- Dadeville: Tallapoosa County Courthouse, noon. to 2 p.m.
- Phenix City: 900 Broadway, Columbus, Ga., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Dothan: 114 N Oates St. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Mobile: Government Plaza, 205 Government St., 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Fairhope: U.S. 98 & Fairhope Avenue, 9:30 a.m. to noon.
More Information on Indivisible
Birmingham, AL
Chilton County Democratic Party Road Trip To The Legacy Museum
The Chilton County Democratic Party is pleased to announce our upcoming road trip to the National Monument For Peace And Justice on 10-30-2025.
The Legacy Sites invite visitors to reckon with our history of racial injustice in places where that history was lived.
Situated on lands occupied by Indigenous people for centuries, in a region that once held the largest population of enslaved Black people and would later become the heart of the Civil Rights movement, the Legacy Sites offer visitors a powerful opportunity to engage with history and begin an era of truth telling.
About the Sites
Three spaces.
One powerful experience.
Sculpture by Kwame Akoto-Bamfo depicts a man wearing an iron collar like those used on people kidnapped from Africa and trafficked to the Americas during the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
The Legacy Museum
The Legacy Museum offers a powerful, immersive journey through America’s history of racial injustice.
On the site of a cotton warehouse where enslaved Black people were forced to labor in bondage, the Legacy Museum tells the story of slavery in America and its legacy through interactive media, first-person narratives, world-class art, and data-rich exhibits.
Travel through a comprehensive history of the destructive violence that shaped our nation, from the slave trade, to the era of Jim Crow and racial terror lynchings, to our current mass incarceration crisis—and find inspiration in our soaring Reflection Space and world-class art gallery.
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice
The National Memorial is a sacred space for truth telling and reflection about racial terrorism and its legacy.
On a hilltop overlooking Montgomery is the nation’s first comprehensive memorial dedicated to the legacy of Black Americans who were enslaved, terrorized by lynching, humiliated by racial segregation, and presumed guilty and dangerous.
More than 4,400 Black people killed in racial terror lynchings between 1877 and 1950 are remembered here. Their names are engraved on more than 800 corten steel monuments—one for each county where a racial terror lynching took place—that form the main structure of the memorial at the heart of this six-acre site.
Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
Overlooking the Alabama River, Freedom Monument Sculpture Park honors the lives and memories of the 10 million Black people who were enslaved in America and celebrates their courage and resilience.
At this 17-acre site along the very river where tens of thousands of enslaved people were trafficked, breathtaking art and original artifacts invite an immersive, interactive journey and provide a unique view into the lives of enslaved people.
Listen to Muscogee family stories as they were told centuries ago on this very spot. Step inside a train car like those used to traffic enslaved people to Montgomery as you hear trains pass on nearby tracks originally laid by enslaved people. Stand before an authentic dwelling inhabited by enslaved people and marvel at sculptures created from bricks made by enslaved artisans.
DETAILS AND SCHEDULE
WHEN: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
ADDRESS: 400 N. Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Parking is FREE. Purchase a ticket-tickets are $5.50-and visit The Legacy Museum.
One general admission ticket gets you into all three Legacy Sites. Your ticket includes timed entry to the Legacy Museum with re-admission that day, and entry to the National Memorial and Freedom Monument on any day.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LEGACY MUSEUM TICKETS IN ADVANCE ONLINE
HOURS OF EVENT: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Museum last entry-5 PM
Memorial and Monument last entry-5:30 PM
Feel free to visit the site(s) you would like to see at your own leisure. Free Shuttles run every 15 minutes to the sites. Click here for more information on the sites, parking, shuttles and nearby lodging and dining.
LUNCH: We will be meeting up at 1:00 PM at Pannie George’s Kitchen, an on site restaurant where you can purchase a meal.
ADDRESS:
50 NORTH COURT STREET
MONTGOMERY, AL 36104
TEL.334-386-9116
MENU: Sample menu with pricing (offerings change daily). You can even purchase a meal in advance by visiting their website.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A MEAL AT PANNIE GEORGE’S KITCHEN IN ADVANCE ONLINE
GETTING THERE: (See Map For Directions)-Although we are not traveling as a group to the sites, but rather meeting there, carpooling is encouraged for those who wish to!
Take I-65 South to Exit 172(Clay Street). Turn left, and then turn left on to Herron Street. Bear left on Bibb Street. Then turn left onto North Court Street. Parking and the Legacy Museum to purchase tickets will be up on the right of North Court Street.
Reminder-Chilton County Democratic Party Meeting This Thursday, September 11th
The Chilton County Democratic Party Meeting is
Thursday, September 11th at 6 p.m.
It will be held at
Chilton/Clanton Public Library Meeting Room
100 1st Avenue
Clanton, Alabama 35045
We will be hearing ideas from our new Public Relations Committee and discussing our road trip to the Legacy Museum in October.
(Please come with ideas on guest speakers for our meetings.)
All are welcome to attend, regardless of membership status.
We look forward to seeing you on September 11th at the Chilton County Library!
DNC committee invalidates Alabama Dems’ election over irregularities, orders new vote
A DNC committee expressed surprise and anger over ADP leaders’ brazen disregard for national bylaws and mandates.