Reparations Circle update
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Advocating For Just Laws
Monday March 29th
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST
Although VA has seen some movement over the past couple of years as it pertains to the law, it still has a long way to go. Come join us as we collectively discuss how CTTT-RVA can dismantle racism using the law.
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Join Dr. Ragland's Grassroots Reparations Campaign
Dr. David Ragland who spoke at our NDRH program in 2019 has started a Grassroots Reparations Campaign The mission of this working group is to uplift faith-based, healing and ethically centered frameworks that demand accountability to the history and current world created by slavery. The campaign aims to create a culture of reparations that emerges from spiritual practice, transformative education and action.
The team meets weekly on Wednesdays from 8 pm. to 10 pm EST. We hope that someone from this circle is willing to attend regularly and report back.
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Family Reunion
CTTT-RVA has designated September as Family Reunion month. It's an opportunity for us to gather, share and connect with others within and across racial lines to develop and deepen relationships. We would like to explore the possibility of providing an outside, in person, COVID conscience event that will enable our collective family to gather, celebrate, laugh, heal, organize and re-energize.
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Would you like to help plan this event?
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Commission to Study Slavery in VA Now Has Appointments
"HB 1519 Slavery & Subsequent De Jure & De Facto Racial & Economic Discrimination, Com. to Study; created.
Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against African Americans; report; sunset. Creates the Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against African Americans to (i) study the current impact and long-term inequities of slavery and the subsequent state-sanctioned de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination practiced against African Americans and (ii) make recommendations to the General Assembly on appropriate remedies. The bill requires the Commission to annually submit a report on its interim activity and work to the Governor and the General Assembly. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2022." - LIS
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ORD. 2020-262 Version: 1 Has Been Passed By
The ordinance reads as follows - "To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition of the parcels of real property owned by Harry and Betty Loving, LLC and Loving's Produce, LLC and known as 200 North 17th Street, 208 North 17th Street, 212 North 17th Street, 214 North 17th Street, 220 North 17th Street, 222 North 17th Street, 103 Ambler Street, 1600 East Franklin Street, 1604 East Franklin Street, 1606 East Franklin Street, 1610 East Franklin Street, and 1601 East Grace Street for the purpose of the planned Enslaved African Heritage Campus in Shockoe Bottom in the city of Richmond."
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Bills Of Interest
The state of VA has several bills related to criminal reform on the 2021 legislative docket. Click on the link below to see the status of a few of interest.
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House Judiciary Committee Holds HR 40 Hearing |
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On Wednseday Feb 17th, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on HR 40.
Click here to see a list of the articles that discuss the hearing.
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Police Reform and Racial Justice
Eventbrite - Anna Julia Cooper Center presents Police Reform and Racial Justice - Thursday, March 4, 2021 - Find event and ticket information.
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www.eventbrite.com
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
07:00 PM
With 1,300 people strong, we will put our research and our "asks" before our public officials, and "do justice" powerfully around Gun Violence and Affordable Housing.
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Black Lives Matter: Has anything really changed?
Wednesday, 31 March 2021 -Eventbrite - Cambridge Festival presents Black Lives Matter: Has anything really changed? - Find event and ticket information.
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www.eventbrite.com
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Reparations: What it is? Why does it matter? How will...
Friday March 5th - The Promise Institute for Human Rights, Critical Race Studies Program and David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy are proud to present: A conversation with California Secretary of State Shirley Weber...
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law.ucla.edu
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CTTT - Denver Presents A New Series for 2021
Uncovering History: Walking The Path of Repair
With a chronological survey of American history as the backdrop, CTTT - Denver is exploring the theme of racial justice and repair from multiple angles. If you are looking for a deep dive series on the impact of systemic racism on the racial wealth gap of this country, then this series is for you.
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If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this series, please send an email to
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Questions For Conversation
- What policies help to create and perpetuate this injustice?
- What is the harm that results from living in an affected community?
- What is the moral basis for addressing this injustice?
- How can environmental injustice be addressed?
- What is the most significant opposition facing efforts to combat this injustice?
- How can YOU help create change?
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"Freedom Fortress" Recognized For Significance in...
Fort Monroe was designated on Friday by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as a Site of Memory associated with the UNESCO Slave Route Project. The project was launched in 1994 with the purpose of "breaking the...
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vpm.org
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The 'Racial Caste System' At The U.S. Capitol
After the Capitol was cleared of insurrectionists on Jan. 6, there was work to be done. You may have seen the video of a group of Capitol workers cleaning up the great halls,...
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www.npr.org
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