This Saturday, May 27th 2017, from 1-3pm, at Gallery5 (200 West Marshall Street Richmond VA), the Black Rose / Rosa Negra - RVA is holding a discussion on fascism, anti-fascism, and how anarchism ties in to the antifa movement. No prior knowledge of the topic is necessary. This is part of the federation's ongoing monthly educational series.
Free. For more info and to RSVP, see the link.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Friday, May 12, 2017
Solidarity Iftar to Benefit Refugees
Friday, June 2nd 2017, from 8-10pm, at the First Congregational Christian United Church of Christ (4310 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield VA), there will be a Ramadan Solidarity Iftar. Bring a dish to share and enjoy a potluck meal. Featuring the comedy stylings of Amer Zahr. Donations will benefit ANERA, which is sending supplies to refugees in the Middle East.
The event is co-sponsored by the Arab American Association of Central Virginia, Richmonders for Peace in Israel & Palestine, and the First Congregational Christian United Church of Christ. An iftar is an evening meal which breaks the daily fast during Ramadan, the Muslim holy month.
Free, open to the public. For more info, contact Nancy Wein at (804) 214-1399, or Adeeb Abed at (804) 691-1943.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
"Trump and the Prospects for Israeli-Palestinian Peace," Dr. James Zogby at the Richmond World Affairs Council
Wednesday, May 31st 2017, from 5-7pm, in the Empire Room at the Jefferson Hotel (101 West Franklin Street, Richmond VA), the Richmond World Affairs Council is hosting Dr. James Zogby, founder and president of the Arab American Institute (AAI), who will give a talk titled "Trump and the Prospects for Israeli-Palestinian Peace."
The cost is $20 for non-members, $10 for members, and free to students. RSVP through this link or by calling (804) 934-9000.
The cost is $20 for non-members, $10 for members, and free to students. RSVP through this link or by calling (804) 934-9000.
Saturday, May 6, 2017
National Conference: "Stop the Wars at Home & Abroad!" - UNAC
Friday, June 16th to Sunday, June 18th 2017, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center (403 North 3rd Street, Richmond VA), the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) is holding their 2017 national conference. The theme of this year's conference is: "Stop the Wars at Home and Abroad: Building a Movement Against War, Injustice, and Oppression!"
From the event description: "Join activists from the many domestic and international struggles as we build unity against the Trump Regime and the underlying system responsible for imperialist wars, poverty, racism, sexism, the oppression of LGBTQ people, attacks on Muslims and undocumented immigrants, environmental destruction and all forms of injustice."
Of special interest to locals is the meeting of the Virginia People's Assembly on Friday, June 16th, from 6:15-7:45pm. "This statewide educational and networking assembly has met each year in Richmond for the past eight years, attracting Virginia activists from a wide range of communities and struggles. We will hold a modified VPA on Friday evening, open to all conference participants." If you don't have an organization yet, this is the place to go to learn about some of the work being done.
Registration is $35 for the general population, $15 for low-income.
See the conference website for more information, including a program, speaker's list, and logistical details. You can also RSVP to the Facebook event here.
From the event description: "Join activists from the many domestic and international struggles as we build unity against the Trump Regime and the underlying system responsible for imperialist wars, poverty, racism, sexism, the oppression of LGBTQ people, attacks on Muslims and undocumented immigrants, environmental destruction and all forms of injustice."
Of special interest to locals is the meeting of the Virginia People's Assembly on Friday, June 16th, from 6:15-7:45pm. "This statewide educational and networking assembly has met each year in Richmond for the past eight years, attracting Virginia activists from a wide range of communities and struggles. We will hold a modified VPA on Friday evening, open to all conference participants." If you don't have an organization yet, this is the place to go to learn about some of the work being done.
Registration is $35 for the general population, $15 for low-income.
See the conference website for more information, including a program, speaker's list, and logistical details. You can also RSVP to the Facebook event here.
Public Safety Film Series with the Community Justice Film Series
Wednesday, May 17th 2017, from 6-8:30pm, at the Calhoun Family Investment Center (436 Calhoun Street, Richmond VA), the Community Justice Film Series will be holding a screening and discussion on public safety. They will show three short films by BRAVE NEW FILMS and share their vision for a just public safety system.
Free, open to the public.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
Free, open to the public.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Community Forum: the State of Criminal Justice
Thursday, May 18th 2017, from 6-8pm, at the Richmond Public Library (101 East Franklin Street, Richmond VA), the Virginia Civic Engagement Table is holding a community forum on criminal justice. From the event description:
"Our Criminal Justice Work Group is holding a community forum for those who are interested in Criminal Justice Reform. Attendees will connect with others in the community, learn about what happened during the 2017 General Assembly Session and have the opportunity to ask questions, as well as, make suggestions. Discussions will feature criminal discovery reform, school to prison pipeline and the felony threshold."
Free, open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
"Our Criminal Justice Work Group is holding a community forum for those who are interested in Criminal Justice Reform. Attendees will connect with others in the community, learn about what happened during the 2017 General Assembly Session and have the opportunity to ask questions, as well as, make suggestions. Discussions will feature criminal discovery reform, school to prison pipeline and the felony threshold."
Free, open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
MRAYD Candidate Meet and Greet and Debate Watch Party
This listing is not an endorsement of the Democratic party in general or any specific Democratic candidate.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017, from 6-8pm, at On the ROX (119 North 18th Street, Richmond VA), the Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats (MRAYD) are holding a candidate meet-and-greet, followed by a debate watch party. The debate participants are the Democratic candidates for Virginia governor, Ralph Northam and Tom Perriello. Confirmed guests attending include candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Justin Fairfax and Susan Platt.
The gathering will also include internal MRAYD elections from 6:45-7pm.
Free, open to the public. For more info and to RSVP see this link.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017, from 6-8pm, at On the ROX (119 North 18th Street, Richmond VA), the Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats (MRAYD) are holding a candidate meet-and-greet, followed by a debate watch party. The debate participants are the Democratic candidates for Virginia governor, Ralph Northam and Tom Perriello. Confirmed guests attending include candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Justin Fairfax and Susan Platt.
The gathering will also include internal MRAYD elections from 6:45-7pm.
Free, open to the public. For more info and to RSVP see this link.
Shame on Representative Brat: Demo Against Anti-Healthcare Congressman
Today, Friday May 5th 2017, from 5-7pm, near the Glen Allen CVS (10901 West Broad Street, Glen Allen VA), there will be a demonstration against Representative David Brat of the 7th Congressional District. Yesterday, Brat voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act (the ACA, or Obamacare) and replace it with Trump's American Health Care Act (AHCA), which will allow states to rescind consumer protections for health insurance customers and end Medicaid expansion. The bill narrowly passed the House, and has gone on to the Senate.
Effectively, this was a vote to strip millions of people of their health insurance coverage and allow insurance companies to charge more for less (here is a good summary from govtrack.us). It will most seriously affect women, those with illnesses or disabilities, and the elderly. Among other things, the AHCA ends fines for large employers who do not provide health insurance, allows states to end protections for people with pre-existing conditions and to repeal requirements that insurance companies cover basic services, and cuts $900 billion from Medicaid. This is expected to cause widespread loss of insurance, an increase in costs, and ultimately, deaths.
The major problem that the public had with the ACA (besides its association with Obama, which made the law a major target of the Republican party) was the "individual mandate," which financially penalized people for not buying insurance while providing insufficient subsidization for those who couldn't afford it. The ACHA removes the tax penalty, but also substantially decreases subsidies to help people afford coverage and allows insurance companies to impose a surcharge of up to 30% the year following a lapse of coverage— essentially meaning that the individual mandate is not only intact, but much more severe, and the charges will go directly into the pockets of insurance companies (incentivizing them to find reasons to cancel your coverage every other year).
Every Republican Virginia congressman except Barbara Comstock (10th District) voted with Brat. This means: Robert Wittman (1st District), Scott Taylor (2nd District), Thomas Garrett (5th District), Bob Goodlatte (6th District), and Morgan Griffith (9th District) all voted to make healthcare more expensive and less equitable.
For more info, see this link.
Effectively, this was a vote to strip millions of people of their health insurance coverage and allow insurance companies to charge more for less (here is a good summary from govtrack.us). It will most seriously affect women, those with illnesses or disabilities, and the elderly. Among other things, the AHCA ends fines for large employers who do not provide health insurance, allows states to end protections for people with pre-existing conditions and to repeal requirements that insurance companies cover basic services, and cuts $900 billion from Medicaid. This is expected to cause widespread loss of insurance, an increase in costs, and ultimately, deaths.
The major problem that the public had with the ACA (besides its association with Obama, which made the law a major target of the Republican party) was the "individual mandate," which financially penalized people for not buying insurance while providing insufficient subsidization for those who couldn't afford it. The ACHA removes the tax penalty, but also substantially decreases subsidies to help people afford coverage and allows insurance companies to impose a surcharge of up to 30% the year following a lapse of coverage— essentially meaning that the individual mandate is not only intact, but much more severe, and the charges will go directly into the pockets of insurance companies (incentivizing them to find reasons to cancel your coverage every other year).
Every Republican Virginia congressman except Barbara Comstock (10th District) voted with Brat. This means: Robert Wittman (1st District), Scott Taylor (2nd District), Thomas Garrett (5th District), Bob Goodlatte (6th District), and Morgan Griffith (9th District) all voted to make healthcare more expensive and less equitable.
For more info, see this link.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Blow the Whistle on Dominion: Shareholders Meeting Protest
Wednesday, May 10th 2017, from 10:45am-12:45pm, at 5th and Marshall streets outside of the Richmond Convention Center (403 North 3rd Street, Richmond VA), the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter, Appalachian Voices, Chesapeake Bay Group Sierra Club, and Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) are holding a demonstration outside Dominion's Annual Shareholders Meeting.
Dominion Energy is the largest political donor in Virginia, and uses its influence to manipulate state politics and the Department of Environmental Quality. It obtained permission from the state to dump tons of coal ash wastewater into our rivers, and to build extensive natural gas pipelines. It knowingly built its North Anna Nuclear Generating Station on a faultline. Despite the incredible peril of the global climate, it continues to shun renewable power as much as possible in favor of burning fossil fuels.
For more information and to RSVP, see this link.
Dominion Energy is the largest political donor in Virginia, and uses its influence to manipulate state politics and the Department of Environmental Quality. It obtained permission from the state to dump tons of coal ash wastewater into our rivers, and to build extensive natural gas pipelines. It knowingly built its North Anna Nuclear Generating Station on a faultline. Despite the incredible peril of the global climate, it continues to shun renewable power as much as possible in favor of burning fossil fuels.
For more information and to RSVP, see this link.
Rally Against the Muslim Ban
Monday, May 8th 2017, from 1-5pm, at the U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit (1100 East Main Street, Richmond VA), a large coalition of organizations are rallying to protest Donald Trump's second proposed travel ban. The rally is part of the #NoMuslimBanEver National Week of Resistance and #AAPIsResist Month of Action.
Background: on March 16th 2017, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 13780, "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." This order was intended to replace and answer legal challenges against Executive Order 13769. Both executive orders are designed to prevent Muslim immigrants, refugees, and visitors from traveling to the United States. Because implementing a religious test for entry into the country is unconstitutional, the Trump administration predicated the ban on national origin instead, excluding travelers from six Muslim-majority countries: Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The order also suspends admission of refugees for 90 days. Preventing Muslim people from entering the country was part of Donald Trump's electoral platform.
Upon issuing this second Muslim ban, several legal challenges arose. On May 8th, the 4th Circuit will hear arguments in the case of International Refugee Assistance Project v. Trump.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
Background: on March 16th 2017, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 13780, "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." This order was intended to replace and answer legal challenges against Executive Order 13769. Both executive orders are designed to prevent Muslim immigrants, refugees, and visitors from traveling to the United States. Because implementing a religious test for entry into the country is unconstitutional, the Trump administration predicated the ban on national origin instead, excluding travelers from six Muslim-majority countries: Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The order also suspends admission of refugees for 90 days. Preventing Muslim people from entering the country was part of Donald Trump's electoral platform.
Upon issuing this second Muslim ban, several legal challenges arose. On May 8th, the 4th Circuit will hear arguments in the case of International Refugee Assistance Project v. Trump.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
Announcing: Regular Saturday Open Hours at the Rag & Bones Bicycle Co-op
Starting May 6th 2017, the Rag & Bones Bicycle Co-op in Scott's Addition (3110 West Leigh Street, Richmond VA) will be holding regular Saturday open hours. Every Saturday, 10am-6pm.
During these hours, the co-op is open to the public. You can go there to use their tools for free and learn how to repair and tune up your bicycle from a knowledgeable volunteer. Rag & Bones is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for all members of the community, and often opens its doors as a venue for political and community events.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link. To learn more about the co-op, or to make a donation, see their website here.
During these hours, the co-op is open to the public. You can go there to use their tools for free and learn how to repair and tune up your bicycle from a knowledgeable volunteer. Rag & Bones is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for all members of the community, and often opens its doors as a venue for political and community events.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link. To learn more about the co-op, or to make a donation, see their website here.
Monday, May 1, 2017
SONG Freedom From Fear Campaign Meeting
Friday, May 5th 2017, from 5:30-7:30pm, at the Legal Aid Justice Center (123 East Broad Street, Richmond VA), the Richmond chapter of Southerners On New Ground (SONG) is holding a meeting for their Free from Fear campaign. Originally launched in Durham, NC in 2015, the Free from Fear campaign is working nationwide against the racial profiling and state violence endured by communities of color at the hands of police and immigration officials.
Here in Richmond, our local chapter of SONG is working to institute a Community Review Board to oversee the police. Learn more at the meeting.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
Here in Richmond, our local chapter of SONG is working to institute a Community Review Board to oversee the police. Learn more at the meeting.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
First Fridays with Clair Morgan: A Benefit for Girls Rock RVA at The Camel
This Friday, May 5th 2017, from 9pm-1:30am, at the Camel (1621 West Broad Street, Richmond VA), several artists are holding a benefit for Girls Rock! RVA, an organization that runs a free, week-long musical empowerment camp every summer for girls, gender non-conforming, and transgender youth. They also make instruments available for Richmond youth through the Free Instrument Lending Library (FRILL).
Performers will include Clair Morgan, Atta Girl, Big Baby, and Georgie Isaacs. Doors open at 8pm, music begins at 9. Cost is $6-8.
For more information and to RSVP, see this link.
Performers will include Clair Morgan, Atta Girl, Big Baby, and Georgie Isaacs. Doors open at 8pm, music begins at 9. Cost is $6-8.
For more information and to RSVP, see this link.
Opening Day at the Birdhouse Farmer's Market
Tomorrow, May 2nd 2017, from 3-6:30pm, next to the Randolph Community Center Pool (1507 Grayland Avenue, Richmond VA), the Birdhouse Farmers Market is opening for the season. Check out their new website, at BirdhouseFarmersMarket.org, and stop by to meet their new vendors. Some new developments include: cooking demonstrations every other week, a weekly concert series (the Tiny Nest Concert Series- isn't that cute?), and more.
The market is convenient to VCU, Oregon Hill, Byrd Park, and the Fan, and runs every Tuesday from 3-6:30pm. SNAP EBT, credit/debit cards, and cash are accepted.
For more info and to RSVP, see the link.
The market is convenient to VCU, Oregon Hill, Byrd Park, and the Fan, and runs every Tuesday from 3-6:30pm. SNAP EBT, credit/debit cards, and cash are accepted.
For more info and to RSVP, see the link.
Reclaiming Cinco de Mayo/ Reclamando Cinco de Mayo
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This Wednesday, May 3rd 2017, from 5-7pm, Wellness Events and Parties is holding an event discussing the history of the holiday Cinco de Mayo. Speakers include director Xemi the Two-Spirit and photographer Carlos Bernate.
Free, open to the public. Venue to be determined. This is a sober event.
For more info and to RSVP, see the link.
This Wednesday, May 3rd 2017, from 5-7pm, Wellness Events and Parties is holding an event discussing the history of the holiday Cinco de Mayo. Speakers include director Xemi the Two-Spirit and photographer Carlos Bernate.
Free, open to the public. Venue to be determined. This is a sober event.
For more info and to RSVP, see the link.
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