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Virginia Organizing to Hold “Bridge the Divide” Rally in Norfolk

Virginia Organizing to Hold “Bridge the Divide” Rally in Norfolk

As Inflation Soars, Locals Urge Lawmakers to ‘Bridge Gaps’ by Lowering Drug Prices, Making Health Coverage More Affordable What: Rally to call on Congress to pass tax reform ...

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Norfolk Chapter of Virginia Organizing Celebrates Transit Win

Norfolk Chapter of Virginia Organizing Celebrates Transit Win

Norfolk, Va. — After months of letter writing, a press conference, and meetings with executives of Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and the Board of Commissioners,  ...

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Virginia Organizing to Host Rally to Call for More Health Care Access as Covid Cases Spike

Virginia Organizing to Host Rally to Call for More Health Care Access as Covid Cases Spike

What: Rally for health care with Councilwoman Andria Padgett McClellan and community leaders When: Today, July 30 at 11 a.m. Where: Faith Deliverance Christian ...

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Virginia Organizing Celebrates Vaccinations at Norfolk City Jail

Virginia Organizing Celebrates Vaccinations at Norfolk City Jail

Norfolk, Va. — Virginia Organizing announced today that the Norfolk Health Department has finally scheduled vaccinations for people incarcerated at the Norfolk ...

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Virginia Organizing Celebrates Revised MOU between Norfolk Public Schools and the Norfolk Police Department

Virginia Organizing Celebrates Revised MOU between Norfolk Public Schools and the Norfolk Police Department

Norfolk, Va.— Virginia Organizing members, parents, workers, and community have opposed the use of armed police officers in Norfolk Public Schools. Research shows that SROs d ...

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Virginia Organizing to Host Virtual Roundtable with Rep. Bobby Scott to Urge More Robust COVID-19 Relief and Discuss Urgent Health Care Needs

Virginia Organizing to Host Virtual Roundtable with Rep. Bobby Scott to Urge More Robust COVID-19 Relief and Discuss Urgent Health Care Needs

What: Virtual roundtable with Rep. Bobby Scott, patients, and community leaders When: Thursday, August 13 at 6 p.m. Where: Zoom; join by video or phone Norfolk, Va. — ...

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School Policing Snapshot

School Policing Snapshot

by Dr. Ruth Osorio, Ph.D. of the Norfolk Chapter To download a PDF of the full article (including Norfolk-specific information) click here. For the general Virginia version, click ...

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Relief for All Virginians: Sign On Letter to Members of Congress

Relief for All Virginians: Sign On Letter to Members of Congress

More than 140 current and former public officials from every region of Virginia have signed this letter to our Congressional delegation. Dear Members of the Virginia Congressional ...

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Virginia Organizing: State of the Union Speech Wrong on Health Care

Virginia Organizing: State of the Union Speech Wrong on Health Care

Richmond, Va. – In response to President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union speech, Virginia Organizing Chairperson Del McWhorter and leader Terry White, a guest of Senator ...

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Norfolk Chapter leader, Terry White, will be Senator Mark Warner’s guest at the State of the Union address.

Norfolk Chapter leader, Terry White, will be Senator Mark Warner’s guest at the State of the Union address.

Press release from Senator Warner's office: WARNER INVITES CHESAPEAKE RESIDENT AND MEDICAID BENEFICIARY TO STATE OF THE UNION ~ Terry “Bean” White, who acquired health insurance t ...

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