Join the Conversation That Matters! Diverse Engagement presents a Virtual Town Hall on *Redistricting & Black Representation* This important discussion brings together community leaders and experts to break down how redistricting impacts representation, policy, and your voice. Featuring: Hon. Aijalon “A.C.” CordozaTavorise K. Marks, M.A.Phillip E. Thompson, Esq.Rev. Dr. Karl E. Brower Hosted by: Miss […]
. Virginia Senator Lucas’ office in Portsmouth and a nearby cannabis dispensary that she owns were raided by the FBI. Investigators said the raids were tied to an ongoing corruption investigation but did not offer any details. Democratic House Speaker Don Scott and Congressman Bobby Scott issued a statement saying that the public should wait […]
I don’t claim to be an expert but I am a living testimony. So I’ll ask you this… where are you locking in your legacy? You hear people say, build it, grow it, and put it in a Trust. Others say, I may control it now, but the Trust runs it. What they’re really talking about is structure -protecting […]
The State Board of Elections does not have the authority to certify the results of April’s congressional redistricting referendum. Although the board convened last Friday, it did not move forward after the Virginia Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that blocked certification. Justices are considering several lawsuits trying to strike down the referendum for […]
The 2026 General Assembly Session ended on March 14, 2026 and from there Governor Spanberger had until 11:59PM on April 13, 2026 to sign or vetoes bills. Governor Spanberger is sending a few bills back to the General Assembly for further consideration. Spanberger amended several bills before Monday’s signing deadline to include the “big one” […]
Early Voting in Virginia is showing good numbers according to the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) and there are so many ways to vote. Early voting ends in Virginia on October 31, 2020. Look up your voter registration office here. Ashley Etienne is the Senior Advisor for the Joe Biden for President Campaign. She is […]
Early voting is underway in Virginia. As of September 30, 2020, there were 1,286,314 early ballots cast and mailed applications, according to The Virginia Public Access Project. Register to vote, check voter status or local registration office location at the Virginia Department of Elections. Today, Doug Emhoff, the husband of VP candidate Senator Kamala Harris, […]
Protestors will not let up on a call to defund the Richmond Police Department. 8News reports that a group blocked Marshall Street outside City Hall last night, urging an end to police violence. Someone spray-painted ‘Defund RPD’ along the street. What does “defund the police” mean? It simply means to reallocate or redirect funding away […]
If I died, who would care? I felt that way early on in my career. How did I make it through? A village of people who prayed with me and for me. They talked to me daily until I realized that my life matters. There are people suffering silently so check up on your family, […]
Some VA school districts will head to school while others are strictly virtual. Parents and teachers, listen to my interview with Dr. McCall about the 10 Steps to Becoming Successful During Virtual Learning
If you have lost your right to vote, serve on a jury, become a notary public or run for public office do to a felony conviction -start the process for restoration of rights. Check your eligibility below and submit a request to have your civil rights processed through the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office. […]
KEY DATES FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION Friday, September 18, 2020: Early voting begins. Registrars will begin mailing ballots to eligible voters who applied for their ballots online, by mail or fax. You can also visit your local registrar’s office or satellite voting location to cast your ballot. Tuesday, October 13, 2020: […]