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

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.

RSVP HERE

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.

DONATE HERE

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.

You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at Martin Funeral Home by following this link.

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 NoKings

More Information on Indivisible

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