Today’s news
Virginia NAACP, attorney general condemn mailers targeting Black voters over redistricting referendum
The mailers reportedly compare the referendum to Jim Crow-era policies, which the NAACP and AG call a misleading tactic to discourage Black voters.

MyExpatTaxes Survey Finds Expats Feel Overlooked by US Government
New global survey reveals growing frustration among Americans living abroad over tax burdens and lack of representation.
Watermelon Mural in Richmond Sparks Debate Over Racist Imagery
Pro-Palestinian activists painted a mural depicting a Palestinian woman holding a watermelon, angering some Black residents who see it as a racist trope.
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Mar. 3, 2026
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.
Mar. 1, 2026
Honoring the Legacy of the Richmond 34
66 years after a pivotal sit-in protest, Richmond remembers the courageous students who sparked change.
Feb. 27, 2026
300+ Virginia Students Suspended After Anti-ICE Walkout
Protest at Woodbridge High School leads to police response and mass suspensions
Feb. 26, 2026
Over 300 Virginia students suspended after anti-ICE walkout
Organizers plan county-wide protest in response to the suspensions
Feb. 26, 2026
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.
Feb. 25, 2026
Williamsburg-area students join in walkouts against ICE
Both Lafayette and Warhill high schools took part in peaceful student-led protests on Tuesday.
Feb. 24, 2026
Bayside High disciplines over 100 students after walkout
School administrators say students ignored requests to return to class during protest against federal immigration authorities
Feb. 24, 2026
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.
Feb. 24, 2026
NCPA Calls for Community Pharmacists to Attend Congressional Fly-In
Pharmacists urged to meet with lawmakers and staff to push for PBM reform efforts.
Feb. 23, 2026
Lynchburg Leaders Reflect on Jesse Jackson's Legacy
Community holds vigil to honor civil rights icon and continue his mission
Feb. 22, 2026
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.
Feb. 16, 2026
Fredericksburg to Install Memorial at Former Slave Auction Site
The historic slave auction block was relocated to a museum in 2020.
Feb. 13, 2026
Charlottesville High School Students Stage Demonstration
Police issue community alert about potential traffic impacts and threatening online comments
Feb. 13, 2026
Charlottesville High School students protest prompts police alert
Community warned of potential traffic issues due to student demonstration
Feb. 12, 2026
Staunton Removes Some Flock Safety ALPR Cameras
City cancels contract with Flock Safety amid resident privacy concerns and political controversy.
Feb. 11, 2026
Upcoming Protests and Political Events Across Virginia
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and ways to take action statewide.
Feb. 11, 2026
Danville High Students Stage Walkout Demonstration
District says student-led protest exercised constitutional rights
Feb. 9, 2026
Charlottesville High School Students Protest ICE with Walkout
Hundreds of students marched down McIntire Road with signs opposing immigration enforcement.
Feb. 9, 2026
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.