OUR HISTORY

The Metropolitan Women’s Democratic Club of Washington, DC, was organized in March 1960. Always in the forefront of political action, the women of MWDC understand that only through continued participation can goals be realized. Highlights of the club’s activities in the political arena include:

Participate in presidential campaigns and inaugural activities since 1960
Participate in local and national political elections
Conduct voter education workshops
Organize petition drives for legislation germane to the District of Columbia
Sponsor voter registration drives
Launch and operate MWDC BIG VOTE (as part of the 1980 U.S. Census efforts)
Attend and host National Federation of Democratic Women Conventions
Assist with Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Workshops and Activities
Honor African American female mayors and elected officials around the country
Participate in District, National and Federation Political Action Forums
Sponsor Statehood press conferences, forums and workshops
Participate in women’s rights activities
Fundraise for the homeless
Participate in civil rights and anti-apartheid movement activities
Participate in Statehood civil resistance
Create and promoting Women in Blue Advocacy Day
Work with the DNC and other political organizations on statehood and national presidential campaign canvassing