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IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2016 Contact: Malik Russell (703) 589-0856 For Many, Grassroots MLK Day Event to Provide first Experiences in Lobbying State Lawmakers STUDENT DEBT, IMMIGRATION AND MASS INCARCERATION HIGHLIGHT KEY ISSUES FOR PARTICIPANTS                                                                                                         Student Speakout@9AM (Hotel) AND RALLIES @11AM & 2 PM IN FRONT OF GAB (sidewalk of 9th Street between E Broad St. and E. Grace St) …

NVM MLK DAY (Jan 18th) Grassroots Mobilization Schedule                 9:15-11 AM — Virginia Student Speak-Out against Student Debt: @River City Ballroom – Hilton Hotel 501 E. Broad Street Rally includes firsthand accounts on how debt affects them, skits, music performances and speeches 11-11:45 AM — Virginia Student Power March for Free Higher Ed, …

For Immediate Release Virginians Announce Drive Virginia Forward Campaign for All Drive Virginia Forward Joins Delegate Kaye Kory, New Americans Caucus, Senator-Elect Scott Surovell in Announcing Campaign to Expand Driving Privileges Richmond, VA- Led by a broad coalition, Delegate Kaye Kory, the New American Caucus, Senator-elect Scott Surovell, and the Drive Virginia Forward Coalition announced today that they will introduce …

Public News Service – VA » October 19, 2015 Listen to audio here Immigration, Demographics Slowly Change Virginia Politics RICHMOND, Va. – With new voters migrating to the state, observers say Virginia is very gradually trending in a progressive direction. Jon Liss, co-executive director with New Virginia Majority, says more immigrants, people of color and other traditionally liberal voters help …

Join us for New Virginia Majority’s first-ever People’s Congress We believe that everyone, especially communities of color, students and immigrant communities must be a part of the journey to transform Virginia into the Virginia we know it can be. We’re talking about creating a 21st century democracy based on compassion, opportunity, justice and freedom. During our first-ever People’s Congress, you’ll not only …

April 6, 2015 New Virginia Majority Applauds State Supporting President’s Exec Action on Immigration Attorney General signs Amicus Brief supporting the president’s actions on DACA/DAPA Richmond –New Virginia Majority (NVM) applauds Virginia’s Attorney General Mark Herring decision to sign an amicus brief in support of efforts by 14 states, numerous civil rights and labor groups to defend President Obama’s executive …

October 27, 2014 By Jenny Chen   The humble photo ID. You show it at banks to deposit money. You show it at bars to get your drink. You show it before you board a plane. But in the last couple of years, the photo ID has been embroiled in a behind-the-scenes political tug of war. The tug of war …

Washington D.C. ( Entravision ) – They plan a welcome for immigrant children who have been displaced from the border to our area. Lilian Mass with details. See Video Also see news coverage on Hola Cuidad! Deliver school supplies to unaccompanied children in Northern Virginia Authorities in northern Virginia are joined together with local organizations to offer a warm welcome …

Originally posted here. Highest Wage Earners Gained More in one Year than Lowest Wage Earners did in 30 Gap between highest and lowest wage earners now at 30-year high RICHMOND, VA – The top 10 percent of wage earners now make at least 5.7 times more than Virginians in the bottom 10 percent. The wage gap between the highest and …

Original Post here. Obama Seeks Latino Support For Jobs Bill. Posted: 9/15/11 08:14 AM ET WASHINGTON — President Obama pitched his mammoth jobs bill to Latinos gathered Wednesday night at a black-tie dinner for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. The annual gala is attended by many of the nation’s most influential Hispanic leaders. The president was accompanied by First Lady …