WCDP’s 45th Annual Valentine’s Celebration

for the love of democracy

Valentine's Matching Donations

Event Details

WCDP 45th Annual Valentine's Celebration

We can’t wait to see you at our 45th Annual Valentine’s Celebration! We’ll celebrate our 2025 Awardees (Sweethearts, Mentors, and Rising Stars) and hear from WCDP leadership before welcoming Professor Nichol for remarks.

Doors will open at 6:00pm for drinks and socializing, and the dinner buffet line will open at 6:30p. We’ll have a staffed photo booth and couple’s games to play for prizes before beginning our program.

Attire for the evening is business/cocktail. Tickets include dinner, two drink tickets, and entry for door prizes.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@wakedems.org. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Guest Speaker

Professor Gene Nichol

WCDP Valentine's Celebration Speaker Professor Gene Nichol

Gene Nichol has dedicated his career to defending civil rights, strengthening democracy, and exposing systemic inequalities in North Carolina and beyond. As a professor at the UNC School of Law and former president of the College of William & Mary, he brings a wealth of knowledge and an unflinching commitment to justice.

If you’ve ever heard him speak, you know he doesn’t hold back. Passionate, sharp, and unreserved, he cuts straight to the heart of the challenges we face, including attacks on our democracy, deepening inequality, and the erosion of the rule of law.

His words don’t just inform; they ignite action.

This is a can’t-miss opportunity to hear from one of our state’s most fearless voices for progress. Come ready to be inspired, challenged, and fired up for the work ahead!

Note: Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, Attorney General Jeff Jackson can no longer attend the event.

  • Representative Sarah Crawford

  • Congresswoman Deborah Ross

  • Representative Sarah Crawford
  • Congresswoman Deborah Ross

  • Ms. Kevyn Creech & Mr. Kent Pritchett

  • Anonymous

  • Ed Gray and Kim Maney

  • Jim and Kristen Saranteas

  • Ms. Kevyn Creech and Mr. Kent Pritchett
  • Ed Gray and Kim Maney
  • Jim and Kristen Saranteas
  • Anonymous

  • Nick and Julia Fountain

  • Anonymous

  • Judy and Cris Hoffman

  • Council Member Steve S. Rao, Town of Morrisville

  • Leonard Jernigan

  • Mona Singh

  • Representative Tim Longest

  • Evonne S Hopkins

  • Rodney Maddox

  • Sue Mu

  • Barbara Brandt

  • Nick and Julia Fountain
  • Anonymous
  • Judy and Cris Hoffman
  • Council Member Steve S. Rao, Town of Morrisville
  • Leonard Jernigan
  • Mona Singh
  • Representative Tim Longest
  • Evonne S Hopkins
  • Rodney Maddox
  • Sue Mu
  • Barbara Brandt

  • Akkina Murthy

  • Susan P Evans

  • Anna Worley

  • District Attorney Lorrin Freeman

  • Reyna Walters-Morgan

  • Cindy Scarborough

  • Satish Garimella

  • Mark Crampton & Wake County Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Stallings

  • Rep. Cynthia Ball and Dave Aspnes

  • Lynn Edmonds, Wake Board of Education

  • Sarika Bansal

  • Don and Donna Mial

  • Sarah Taber

  • Ann and Ven Carver

  • Congresswoman Valerie Foushee

  • Ellen Libby

  • Jonathan Lambert-Melton, Raleigh City Council

  • Mayor TJ Cawley & Kathy Cawley

  • Ramaiah Kotra

  • Committee to Elect Bella Huang

  • Akkina Murthy
  • Susan P Evans
  • Anna Worley
  • District Attorney Lorrin Freeman
  • Reyna Walters-Morgan
  • Mark Crampton & Wake County Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Stallings
  • Anonymous
  • Rep. Cynthia Ball and Dave Aspnes
  • Lynn Edmonds, Wake Board of Education
  • Sarika Bansal
  • Don and Donna Mial
  • Ann and Ven Carver
  • Valerie Foushee
  • Ellen Libby
  • Jonathan Lambert-Melton, Raleigh City Council
  • Mayor TJ Cawley & Kathy Cawley
  • Ramaiah Kotra
  • Cindy Scarborough
  • Satish Garimella
  • Committee to Elect Bella Huang
  • Sarah Taber