Show Up for Reproductive Freedom and the Voting Rights Act
Two important rallies in Richmond tomorrow: Noon and 2:45 pm at the Bell Tower
There are two important rallies in Richmond, VA tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, you can join for a day of action. This is an opportunity to show your support for two important issues we’re still fighting for: Reproductive Freedom and the Voting Rights Act.
It’s time to start work on the Reproductive Freedom Constitutional Amendment that Virginians will vote on this November. Roe v Wade was overturned, now it’s up to Virginians to pass this constitutional amendment to protect the right to make personal decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care - and protect both patients and providers from being punished for those decisions. For Black and BIPOC families who have long faced systemic barriers to reproductive healthcare, this amendment isn’t just policy, it’s protection. There is also a pattern of providers leaving areas which do not have these protections and have instituted punishments instead. Women’s lives are at stake when they don’t get proper healthcare for pregnancies that go wrong. Join the Kick Off Rally at Noon at the Capitol Grounds Bell Tower to hear from powerful speakers and special guests and march together through downtown Richmond.
Saturday, May 16, Noon - VRF Constitutional Amendment Kick Off Rally & March at the Bell Tower, Virginia Capitol Grounds, Richmond, VA
This November, reproductive freedom is on the ballot - and Virginians for Reproductive Freedom (VRF) is officially kicking off our campaign! Please join us in Richmond for powerful speakers, special guests, and opportunities to take action supporting the work ahead. The event will end with a short march, so bring your best homemade sign. Transportation available! RSVP here for more details
SCOTUS has upended the Voting Rights Act, which the Civil Rights Movement fought for. The ruling on Louisiana v Callais was a landmark decision allowing states to remove majority-Black districts, in an attempt to silence their votes in extreme gerrymandering efforts for control of the House. Join the NAACP Virginia State Conference, and partner organizations from all across the commonwealth for a day of action in Richmond demanding voting rights and voter protections. Participants will march at 2 pm followed by a voting rights rally at 2:45 pm at the Capitol Grounds Bell Tower.
Saturday, May 16, 2-5 pm - National Day of Action for Voting Rights - MARCH AND RALLY - All Roads Lead to Richmond VA
Join the NAACP Virginia State Conference, and partner organizations from all across the commonwealth for a day of action in Richmond demanding voting rights and voter protections. Participants will march at 2 pm followed by a voting rights rally. RSVP HERE
2 pm - March, starting at 7th & Broad St. Due to law enforcement shortages and quick turn around the march will be on the sidewalk starting at 7th and Broad St.
2:45 pm - Voting Rights Rally, Bell Tower at the Virginia Capitol Grounds (101 N 9th St)
Hope to see you there!
Network NOVA’s BADASS Blasts thrives with your support. Become a paid subscriber to strengthen our Virginia Grassroots Community!