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Spanberger Delivers Democratic Response to State of the Union from Colonial Williamsburg

Governor speaks from historic House of Burgesses chamber where Virginia revolutionaries once served.

Honoring the Legacy of the Richmond 34

66 years after a pivotal sit-in protest, Richmond remembers the courageous students who sparked change.

300+ Virginia Students Suspended After Anti-ICE Walkout

Protest at Woodbridge High School leads to police response and mass suspensions

Over 300 Virginia students suspended after anti-ICE walkout

Organizers plan county-wide protest in response to the suspensions

Roanoke to Form City's First Community Engagement Policy Committee

The goal is to create a policy that shapes how Roanoke connects with the public.

Williamsburg-area students join in walkouts against ICE

Both Lafayette and Warhill high schools took part in peaceful student-led protests on Tuesday.

Bayside High disciplines over 100 students after walkout

School administrators say students ignored requests to return to class during protest against federal immigration authorities

International Women's Day Protest Planned In Reston

Herndon-Reston Indivisible is hosting a non-violent protest at the corner of Reston Parkway and Baron Cameron Avenue on March 8.

NCPA Calls for Community Pharmacists to Attend Congressional Fly-In

Pharmacists urged to meet with lawmakers and staff to push for PBM reform efforts.

Lynchburg Leaders Reflect on Jesse Jackson's Legacy

Community holds vigil to honor civil rights icon and continue his mission

Black Women's Roundtable Announces 15th Annual Women of Power National Summit

The summit will bring together Black women leaders to address challenges and build power for freedom, justice, and opportunity.

Fredericksburg to Install Memorial at Former Slave Auction Site

The historic slave auction block was relocated to a museum in 2020.

Charlottesville High School Students Stage Demonstration

Police issue community alert about potential traffic impacts and threatening online comments

Charlottesville High School students protest prompts police alert

Community warned of potential traffic issues due to student demonstration

Staunton Removes Some Flock Safety ALPR Cameras

City cancels contract with Flock Safety amid resident privacy concerns and political controversy.

Upcoming Protests and Political Events Across Virginia

A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and ways to take action statewide.

Danville High Students Stage Walkout Demonstration

District says student-led protest exercised constitutional rights

Charlottesville High School Students Protest ICE with Walkout

Hundreds of students marched down McIntire Road with signs opposing immigration enforcement.

Former Virginia NAACP Leader and Civil Rights Activist Dies

King Salim Khalfani, who served as executive director of the Virginia NAACP from 1998 to 2014, passed away on February 9th.

Lynchburg Residents March for Justice After Fatal Shootings

Protesters demand accountability following deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minnesota

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