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Don't forget, tomorrow night is our first CLASS (Community Learning and Strategy Session) on General Assembly 101. We start at 7 p.m. on Zoom.Closed captions, ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Let us know if there's anything else you need to participate. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Wythe County Chapter traveled all the way to Richmond, too! And met with Delegate Jeff Bourne. Even though Del. Bourne is not their legislator, he grew up in Wythe County. 😍 They also met with Senator Bill Stanley and observed the afternoon session.Read more about our legislative priorities on our website, or come to CLASS on Tuesday for "General Assembly 101." ... See MoreSee Less

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The Richmond Area Chapter RVA Virginia Organizing visited the General Assembly today. They had a good meeting with Senator Ghazala Hashmi, and also talked with legislative aides for Delegates Bourne and Carr and Senator Dunnavant about the housing crisis, utility shutoffs, and the need for more funding in education.Thanks to all of these members for their important work! ... See MoreSee Less

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Last night members of the Suffolk Chapter visited city council to talk about police violence in their community. Hakim Muhammad (center) spoke for the chapter and said:I have a question for each city council member. What do you want to be remembered by? Do you want the people of Suffolk saying city council member so and so really had the city’s best interest at heart, and that he or she always did the right thing? Or do you want to be remembered as someone that sat on city council just to be seen by the people? He or she didn’t do anything whatsoever for the welfare of the people. Every time we asked him or her about an important issue, they acted as if the issue wasn’t important. They wouldn’t return phone calls, respond to emails, or investigate the concerns of the people.There are members of this council that return phone calls, respond to emails, and make themselves available for the concerns of the people, and some don’t. We are paying attention.It hurts my heart about Tyre Nichols' murder case involving five Memphis police. Black people across the United States are concerned about their loved ones. Will they be assaulted by police officers?We need change in our community. Virginia Organizing has done surveys in regard to city council establishing a civilian review board. The people want a civilian review board. The people have spoken. They want police accountable and police transparency. Let’s bridge the gap between the communities and Suffolk police department. Let’s work together to make our communities safer.Can we count on this council to do the right thing for social justice and establish a civilian review board? We want to bring this to city council for your 2025 comprehensive plan.🔥🔥🔥 ... See MoreSee Less

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Today we're celebrating Laura Ramirez, Director of Finance and Administration, for 25 years keeping Virginia Organizing running!!! Laura is tremendous and has literally built Virginia Organizing from the ground up. We're so grateful to you for your work to take care of everyone and everything we do, Laura. Thank you for everything! ... See MoreSee Less

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