Cornell Brooks, national president of the NAACP, delivers remarks at a National Press Club luncheon. Topics include the 2016 presidential election, criminal justice reform, and planned protests in Flint, Michigan, following the city’s water contamination crisis. Click the link below to see the full story.
Source: NAACP President Cornell Brooks National Press | Video | C-SPAN.org
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
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CONTACT
Jasper Hendricks · info@brownva.org · 703.957.0613″
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 20th 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.
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
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
