“I’m here today because my mother went to school in September instead of picking cotton in

September.”

This was one of many key phrases heard from actor Danny Glover, just one of Hampton

County’s renowned guests this weekend. House Representative Shedron Williams and the

Town of Estill hosted a Democratic campaign tour and block party, giving the citizens a chance

to sit with Danny Glover and Ohio Senator Nina Turner, to find out why they were in support of

Senator Bernie Sanders for president, and how a presidential win would be beneficial

for the citizens of Hampton County.

“How do we build a movement? We are able to start the process,” Glover stated as he

addressed the crowd. “We have the power to elect a man whose door will be open to us.”

Glover continued on to praise the consistency he saw from Bernie Sanders, and let the crowd

know that he’s been most excited about this election in “all the 55 years [he’s] been eligible to

vote.”

“Titles are good, but purpose is better,” Senator Turner informed the 250+ crowd that filled the

Bill Durham building. “We must support a leader by the fruit that he bears.”

Turner encouraged the people to use the phrase “#receipts” when they wanted to learn more about

the beliefs of their politicians, and find out what changes their beliefs if they aren’t consistent.

She stressed the importance of overcoming the “manifestation of hate that is in the nation.”

Reporters and citizens were able to find out exactly what the pair felt would be most

beneficial to the residents of Hampton County and the state of South Carolina if Sanders were elected.

“Healthcare and education,” Turner stated matter-of-factly as Glover shook his head in

agreement.

“The Thurgood Marshall Quality Education Plan is going to make sure educational outcomes

don’t go backwards,” Glover stated. “This plan is going to require a higher federal

commitment to our education system, and ensure teachers are more respected in their field.

Teachers will have a higher base pay, and children who do not have access to full nutrition

outside of school hours will no longer have to go without. This plan will also make sure all

children have the option to participate in school activities.”

“Medicare For All would be a universal healthcare system. This would help not only the county,

but the state as well. South Carolina has the third highest healthcare cost, and this program

would help to close the gap with the amount the people pay in premiums and deductibles.”

When asked about getting voters involved, Senator Turner headed the response for this.

“Most people don’t realize that the primary elections decide who gets to the general election,”

she stated. “We must communicate our vision through our vote. You cannot spectate in a

democracy.” Turner gave an example of how the mayor of Florence, S.C., won the election

against a 13-year incumbent by one vote back in the 2008 primary. “Vote because you know

that voting means something.”

Natasha Green, 28, lives in Yemassee. She decided to move back to Hampton County and make a difference instead of moving away to "move up." As a mom of four and the Public Information Officer for the Yemassee Fire Department, she says she is always looking for ways to grow our community and county for the next generation. This is her first article in The Guardian.