2023 Advocates in Action
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Tiffany Van Der Hyde, executive director of We the People for Education, outlined for us the far-right groups that are infiltrating our schools and how we can push back. "Go to link" will take you to a recording of this event on our Facebook page.
We welcomed Delegate Sam Rasoul and Candidates Lily Franklin and Trish White-Boyd. Listen for information about redistricting and what is at stake in the 2023 VA General Assembly elections. "Go to link" will take you to a recording of this event on our Facebook page.
The final session in a series on deepening understanding of transgender lives. Includes personal stories and a presentation on one advocacy organization (Equality Virginia) seeking justice for our transgender and nonbinary friends. "Go to link" will take you to a recording of this event on our Facebook page.
The second session in a series on deepening understanding of transgender lives. Includes reflection on acceptance and affirmation of LGBTQ+ persons from two faith perspectives: those of Reform Judaism and Protestant Christianity (mainline; specifically PC-USA). "Go to link" will take you to a recording of this event on our Facebook page.
The first session in a series on deepening understanding of transgender lives. Includes discussion of gender identity and gender expression; pronouns; and how to stand with our transgender friends as allies in their journey to authenticity. "Go to link" will take you to a recording of this event on our Facebook page.
We heard from Anthony Flaccavento - farmer, author, and rural development consultant - on the issues and attitudes that divide rural and urban/suburban cultures and how to bridge the divide for the benefit of all. "Go to link" will take you to the recording of this event on our Facebook page.
Justice Advocates presented our statement opposing Christian Nationalism and invited individuals, congregations, and organizations to join our effort. "Go to link" will take you to a recording of this event on our Facebook page.
This event takes place once a month at 5PM outside the downtown post office Main Street, Blacksburg. Justice Advocates stand with faith community members and individuals seeking peace in our homes, communities, nation, and worldwide.