“Thank you so much for nominating me for the USC Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge…” has become a common phrase flooding our feeds these past few weeks. I enjoy watching my friends get ice water dumped on them as much as the next person, but the trend is pointless if participants and viewers fail […]
Richmond, VA ‘Hands Off’ Rally as part of 50501 Movement’s nationwide day of action.
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Activism, Protests
Earlier this week, I was honored to have the floor at the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee’s (CCDC) March meeting. The CCDC’s Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion invited me to speak following my appearance on the news for the 50501 protest earlier this year. First, I discussed the contrast between understanding and acceptance. I
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Activism, Educational
This past Wednesday, I attended the 50 States, 50 Protests, 1 Day rally in Richmond. The rally was part of a larger grassroots movement known as “50501,” which started on Reddit. The movement called for nationwide, independently organized protests at every state capitol on Feb. 5. Our goal was to protest the Trump administration’s policies,
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Activism, Politics, Protests
What policy changes are already underway and what we can expect out of this Trump term.
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Activism, Educational, Politics
Yesterday, I attended Advocacy Day, an annual event for volunteers with Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, and citizens to advocate, learn, and collaborate with legislators about gun safety laws. Activists kicked off the day with a “Never Stop Rally” at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square. Volunteers, legislators, survivors, and those who have lost
Yesterday my younger brothers had their friend over for a playdate. This was the first time the friend had been to our house, so their mom came inside to meet the family. I went downstairs to greet her and introduce myself, and upon meeting, she remarked on just how similar I looked to my moms
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PersonalWomen’s History Month may be over, but feminism is a never-ending movement. This month’s article is the refreshing and motivating story of the Daughters of Bilitis, the first lesbian rights group in the United States. The group was co-founded in 1955 by journalists Del Martin and Phyliss Lyon in San Francisco. The idea behind the
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Activism, Educational