2nd Annual RVA Breastfeeding Symposium: the Intersection of Health, Race, Policy, and Practice

Friday, August 4th 2017, from 8am-4:30pm, at the Virginia Historical Society (428 North Boulevard, Richmond VA), the 2nd Annual RVA Breastfeeding Symposium will be held. This year's theme is "First Food: The Intersection of Health, Race, Policy, and Practice."

Free, but you must register through the link.

For more information and to RSVP, see this link.

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. 

Anti-Racist Parenting Meeting with SURJ Richmond

Sunday, March 26th 2017, from 2-4pm, at the First UU Church of Richmond (1000 Blanton Avenue, Richmond VA), SURJ Richmond is holding a monthly committee meeting on fighting racism from the position of parents and caregivers. 

Open to the public. Childcare is available upon request. 

For more info and to RSVP, see this link. 

Post-Election Meeting for Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth

Wednesday, November 30th 2016, from 6-7:30pm, at Friends of Side by Side (2311 Westwood Avenue, Richmond VA), several local LGBTQ organizations are partnering to hold a meeting for parents of LGBTQ+ youth. From the event description: 

"We have heard from many parents of LGBTQ+ youth that they are feeling particularly nervous, scared, or upset after this year's election season. Friends of Side by Side is partnering with PFLAG Richmond and He She Ze and We to provide a space for parents of LGBTQ+ youth to come and find community, express concern, and connect with new resources."

For more info and to RSVP, see this link.