“I believe that women are running for office–I’m sorry, I’m working and just...” I heard a scuffling of papers in the background while Delegate Hala Ayala paused, early in our conversation about a wave of women candidates elected to the Virginia House of Delegates...
Historian and Author Ibram X. Kendi Discusses Racism, Racist-Driven Policy, & His Latest Book at VCU
VCU kicked off their celebration of Black History Month with a series of events, tours, speakers, and screenings Feb. 1, and last week, guest lecturer and acclaimed historian and New York Times best-selling author, Ibram X. Kendi came to discuss his book, Stamped from...
Inside the General Assembly with a Legislative Assistant
Last Friday, I had the experience of a lifetime. I visited the Virginia General Assembly as a legislative assistant for Del. Dawn Adams of the 68th District, working with her assistant - Maureen Hains. I first met Adams during a phone interview last year, which...
Opinion: The Beautiful Blackness of the Obamas’ Portraits
It’s Monday morning, I am about to rush out of my house when a friend tips me off that the Obamas' portraits are about to be revealed. I turn to CNN and wait for my whole life to be given to me. Thank you to the political gods that knew I needed a touch of the Obamas...
Thousands Showed in Richmond for the One Year Anniversary of the Women’s March
An estimated two thousand people descended on Carytown in Richmond today, joining demonstrators from all over the US to mark the one year anniversary of the Women’s March; the largest single day protest in U.S. history. Last year, more than 3.5 million people...
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