From NBC17 RALEIGH, N.C. – Two North Carolina women will address the nation tonight when they speak at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
Gloria Craven of Eden is scheduled to speak at 8:45 p.m. eastern time. She and her husband lost their jobs as textile workers when Pillowtex closed its doors in 2003. According to the Obama campaign, Craven is supporting Barack Obama because she believes he understands the struggles of working families, and he will help to protect American jobs, rather than rewarding companies who ship jobs overseas. She introduced Senator Obama at last week’s Town Hall Meeting in Raleigh.
Pamela Cash-Roper of Pittsboro is scheduled to speak at 10:12 p.m. eastern time.
Learn more about Cash-Roper by watching NBC17’s video report below:
