Category Archives: General Interest

Celebrate Black History Month with Civil and Human Rights Leader, Benjamin Jealous!

February 17, 2016 wstackhouse Leave a comment

The Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College is thrilled to welcome Mr. Benjamin Jealous this Tuesday, Feb. 23! Jealous served as the youngest ever national leader of the NAACP and grew it to be the largest civil rights organization online and on mobile. He is a Rhodes Scholar and named by both Forbes and TIME magazine to their “Top 40 under 40” lists.
Additionally, he opened national programs on criminal justice, health, environmental justice and voting rights and in2013, The Washington Post described him as “one of the nation’s most prominent civil rights leaders.” Click here for a flyer containing full details.

See you Tuesday night and please spread the word!

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Free parking in B Lots Only. Parking marked “A Permit” are reserved for faculty/staff.

Be sure to RSVP at: benjealouspresentation.eventbrite.com

For media inquiries contact: Ramunda Young at ryoung@nvcc.edu

Criminal Justice, General Interest

The Sentencing Project News – Racial Disparity

February 17, 2016 wstackhouse

Quoting the Sentencing Project: “More than 60% of the people in prison are now racial and ethnic minorities. For Black males in their thirties, 1 in every 10 is in prison or jail on any given day. These trends have been intensified by the disproportionate impact of the “war on drugs,” in which two-thirds of all persons in prison for drug offenses are people of color.” You can read the full report by clicking the link below.

Source: The Sentencing Project News – Racial Disparity

General Interest, Political Action

Day of Advocacy at State Capitol Follow Up

February 11, 2016 wstackhouse Leave a comment

The following message is provided by the Chairperson of our Political Action Committee:

“On Monday, January 15th, we hosted the Dr. King Day of Advocacy at the Virginia State Capitol with our coalition partners. Due to the overwhelming success of that day, we decided to do a follow-up day on President’s Day which is Monday, February 15th. On this day our members will visit with individual legislators to advocate for legislation of interest. Click here to RSVP!

WHEN

Monday, February 15, 2016 at 9am – 10am

WHERE

Virginia State Capitol – House Room 2
1000 Bank St
Richmond, VA 23219
United States
Googlemap and directions

CONTACT

Jasper Hendricks · info@brownva.org · 703.957.0613″

Education, General Interest, Political Action

Reception to honor the legacy of civil rights activist Ms. Barbara Johns

February 10, 2016 wstackhouse Leave a comment

bJohns In this message, the Unit President describes a Democratic Party of Virginia reception to honor the legacy of civil rights activist, Ms. Barbara Johns, on the 20^th of February from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Barrel House at 140 Virginia St., Richmond.

“Barbara Johns was a brave 16 year-old high school student who organized and led her classmates in a strike to protest the substandard conditions at the segregated Prince Edward County Moton High School, in Farmville, VA….” The completion of the description along with ticketing and registration details are included in the message at the link above. Also, click here for an informative article describing the efforts of this activist.

General Interest, Political Action

Please join Senator Tim Kaine for a Black History Month Meet and Greet

February 10, 2016 wstackhouse Leave a comment

SenatorKaine As announced in this flyer, you are invited to join Senator Tim Kaine at a Meet & Greet with African American Leaders on Friday, February 12th, 2016 to celebrate Black History Month. The event will be held at 3:00pm at the First AME Church of Manassas in the Community Room 10313 S Grant Ave., Manassas, VA 20110. Please RSVP to Joe Montano at joe_montano@kaine.senate.gov 703-361-3192

General Interest

Hear ye! Hear ye! Virginia Senate and House of Delegates Page Programs

February 9, 2016 wstackhouse Leave a comment

va Capital Attention Prince William County Students. Both the Virginia Senate and Virginia House of Delegates have Page programs open to qualified students. Full details for the Senate Program can be found in this flyer and for the House of Delegates’ Program in this flyer. You will find full particulars on eligibility, application process, websites and telephone numbers for further information should you be interested. Good luck!

General Interest

Dar al Noor Islamic Center Awareness Seminar

February 4, 2016 wstackhouse Leave a comment

The Dar al Noor Islamic Center cordially invites members of the community to attend a free and open public seminar on Saturday, February 13, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, entitled “Not in the Name of Islam”. This awareness Seminar allows the public to learn about Islam and Muslims, have questions answered and enjoy a delicious lunch of Mediterranean cuisine! Click here for a flyer describing the event and RSVP information.

General Interest

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 22nd Gospel-Fest

January 30, 2016 wstackhouse

pintocalendar Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Omicron Chi Omega Chapter is sponsoriing their 22nd Gospel-Fest on March 12, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. The location is Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, Va.22192. The featured Special Guest is Vickie Winans. The theme for this year’s event is “Celebrating Our Faith — Honoring Our Men.” Click here for the complete message from the Sorority. The ticket cost is $50. If you choose to attend or support you may purchase it at http://gospelfest2016.eventbrite.com.

Education, General Interest

Future Kings – Black History Gala

January 28, 2016 wstackhouse

kings Future Kings is holding its 2nd Annual Gala on the 20th of February at the Hylton Center for the Performing Arts. Click here for a flyer describing this event. Future Kings is a game changer mentoring program, training young men to participate high growth sectors of the economy and providing role models of economic independence. Their Gala is an essential funding raising tool for their 2 week summer camp activity, which is also sponsored by George Mason University and open to both young men and women. We not only want to inform you of these event, but to encourage your attendance. We hope to see you there.

General Interest, Political Action

President asks you to Get Involved – Let your voice be heard!!!

January 22, 2016 wstackhouse Leave a comment

They need to hear your voice and know your concerns. Who? The General Assembly of VA. The Virginia General Assembly is in session right now and considering several bills that would have a significant impact on our game changer agenda. From Economic Sustainability to Education, from Criminal Justice to Political Representation- this General Assembly has legislation before it that can move forward or push back our pursuit for equality. Therefore, we need you to get involved and take some time to let your voice be heard. Please find attached the legislative agenda of the VSC of the NAACP, which was developed in collaboration of a number of other advocacy organizations- such as National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Baptist General Convention, and the UFCW Local 400. Review this list and then e-mail, call, and go to Richmond to talk with your delegates and senators about these bills.
On the 26th of January (next Tuesday), the VSC of the NAACP will host its Legislation Day. The purpose of this event is for the NAACP to mass on the General Assembly to engage our elected officials concerning our legislative agenda. We would like to have at least 20 members of the unit to attend and represent the PWC NAACP.

Beyond the events on the 26th, we would like to have three members a week to go to Richmond and talk with the legislators on these issues. More information will be forthcoming to identify persons that will go and let our voice be heard.

Respectfully,

Karl F Brower