Anti-Racist Roleplay with SURJ RVA: Preparing for the Holidays

Are you going to have to deal with some iteration of racist relatives this holiday season? Are you tired of just letting it go when your family members say something awful? Well, Showing Up for Racial Justice SURJ Richmond has some tips for having that talk.

Tuesday, December 19th 2017, from 7-9pm, in the basement of 1010 North Thompson Street, Richmond VA, Richmond's chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is holding a session to practice holiday conversations about race, share advice and strategies, and more.

Free, open to the public. Free childcare is available, but please contact childcare.surj.rva@gmail.com if you plan to use it. For more info and to RSVP, see the link.

SURJ RVA Research & Policy Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 14th 2017, from 5:30-7pm, at the Main library (101 East Franklin Street, Richmond VA), the Richmond chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice will be holding a meeting of its Research and Policy Committee. “All who are interested in working to dismantle systemic racism in the RVA area and beyond are welcome to join.” 

For more info and to RSVP, see this link. 

Showing Up for Racial Justice RVA General Meeting: Say NO to Confederate Monuments in RVA

TODAY, from 6-8pm, at the First UU Church of Richmond (1000 Blanton Avenue, Richmond VA), Showing Up for Racial Justice SURJ Richmond is holding a general meeting, the theme of which is "Say NO to Confederate Symbols in RVA."

For more info and to RSVP, see the link. Apologies for the short notice.

Anti-Racist Parenting Meeting with SURJ RVA

Sunday, July 23rd 2017, from 2-4pm, location to be added, Showing Up for Racial Justice SURJ Richmond is holding an anti-racist parenting meeting.

Free. 

For more info and to RSVP, see this link. 

SURJ Richmond Research and Policy Meeting

Tuesday, July 18th 2017, from 5:30-7pm, location TBA, Showing Up for Racial Justice SURJ Richmond is holding a research and policy meeting. From the event description: "Join other Richmond-area folks using research and policy to advance racial justice alongside key campaign partners. All who support these goals are welcome to attend."

For more information and to RSVP, see this link.