It’s time. These statues are not just reminders of a painful past, but symbols of a painful present and even harbingers of a difficult future. The Governor’s action answers a question: Why glorify those who fought to keep people in bondage because of the color of their skin? https://twitter.com/governorva/status/1268564724586819584
In 2020, we can no longer honor a system that was based on the buying and selling of enslaved people.
Yes, that statue has been there for a long time. But it was wrong then, and it is wrong now.
So we’re taking it down.
Last night, I marched for equal justice in Chesterfield, joining 1,000+ community members who came together in protest, song, prayer, & solidarity affirming #BlackLivesMatter. I will continue to pursue justice for all in our communities across #VA07.
Protestors march peacefully to Chesterfield courthouse | Chesterfield
Nine days after George Floyd, an African American man, was killed in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and following more than a week of prote...
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Registration for the 2020-21 school year is now open for kindergartners, as well as new students entering grades 1-12. Register your new student with his or her school using the new HCPS Online Registration portal at https://henricoschools.us/registration/.
101 years ago, Congress passed the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote.
Today, we have waited 100 yrs to pass the Equal Rights Amendment and finally bring women all the rights enshrined in the Constitution for all Americans. Let's not make women wait any longer.
Missed this statement yesterday. From a Lee descendant: https://twitter.com/roblee4/status/1268295575004491777
My Statement:
"Though I know the statue's eventual promised removal won't fix the issues we face it is a sign that sentiments and hearts are changing toward justice."
https://www.roblee4.com/news/richmondstatue
