Dear Sisters,

As we begin a new year, let’s collectively aim to extend the JOY of the holiday season throughout the entire year. I hope 2024 brings you all the JOY can stand (and more)!

This year will be interesting… The lead-up to the November elections will be brutal. We can expect a barrage of negative ads. We can expect a ton of lies. We can expect heated arguments over the best direction for our nation and who can lead us there. We can expect our needs and wants to be ignored in most debates. We can also expect folks seeking our vote to promise the moon with no plans to deliver on their promises.

We must be vigilant. We must seek and share the TRUTH with all our family, friends, and acquaintances. We must make our voices heard and demand that elected officials and other leaders respond effectively.

“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.”

Shirley Chisholm

I hope you’ll join WE CAN (membership is free) and invite every sister you know to join. If you’re reading this, I hope you KNOW WE CAN is a trusted source. This year, we’ll continue to share details about how our system of government works. #Civics101 was trending on social media a few weeks ago, and teaching it will be a priority for us on our Mobilize Monday blog, Sister Source Podcast, and upcoming training webinars and social media posts.

Please join WE CAN as we work to ensure that EVERYONE turns out to vote in the primary elections and the November general election. We’ll post reminders so you don’t forget!

As we look ahead to the New Year, let us do so with resolve, courage, and intention. WE CAN create a better world. WE CAN do it together!

“The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re courageous, be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble.”

Serena Williams

In solidarity,

Stephanie

WE CAN Founder/President