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Virginia’s Top Democratic Candidates Maintain Their State-Wide Lead

A recent Wason Center survey shows Democratic candidates leading in all three major statewide contests in Virginia just as early voting gets underway, with Spanberger ahead by 10 points, Hashmi by 9, and Jones by 6.
#Virginia2025 #VirginiaPolitics #MidtermWatch #DemocratsLead #EarlyVoting #WasonPoll #StatewideRaces #ElectionTrends
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First Black Woman Elected Chief of Va. Supreme Court

Judge Cleo Powell, a trailblazer in Virginia’s legal system, will become the first Black woman to serve as chief justice of the Virginia Supreme Court, marking another historic milestone in her distinguished career. #CleoPowell #BlackExcellence #VirginiaHistory #ChiefJustice #WomenInLaw #Trailblazer #BlackHistory #JudicialLeadership
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The Digital Download: Why Black and Brown Communities Must Embrace AI

Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. urges Black and Brown communities to embrace and shape AI technologies to ensure equity, opportunity, and generational wealth in the rapidly evolving digital future.
#AIForEquity #BlackTechFutures #BrownVoicesInTech #DigitalJustice #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInclusion #SilverRights #AIAndCivilRights #CliffHayes #TheDigitalDownload
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Search Underway to Replace Norfolk Public Schools Superintendent

Dr. Sharon Byrdsong’s abrupt removal as Norfolk superintendent has ignited community concern as the district faces school closures and lingering achievement gaps, with a search now underway for new leadership.
#NorfolkPublicSchools #DrByrdsong #SchoolBoard #EducationLeadership #TitleISchools #VirginiaEducation #AcademicAchievement #SchoolClosures #NPS #CommunityVoices
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Gov. Moore Signs Major Legislative Bills In Maryland

Governor Wes Moore signs 170 new Maryland bills into law, addressing reckless driving, reproductive rights, disability ID access, environmental protection, and public safety in a landmark legislative session.
#WesMoore #MarylandLegislation #ReproductiveRights #ChesapeakeBay #EnvironmentalJustice #EricIDLaw #SergeantKeppAct #HumanTraffickingAwareness #BlackLeadership #PublicSafetyReform
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Rev. Jamal Bryant’s Target Boycott Mobilizes 150,000

Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant’s national boycott of Target has gained significant traction, with over 150,000 participants and more than 100 Black vendors withdrawing their products from the retailer. The campaign, launched in response to Target’s rollback of DEI commitments, has contributed to a $2 billion decrease in the company’s value. Bryant calls on the Black community to stay engaged, emphasizing the power of collective economic action.
#JamalBryant #TargetBoycott #BlackEconomicPower #SocialJustice #DEI #CorporateAccountability #BuyBlack
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NJGPOD S1E4: Wayne Lynch on Policing in America and Reform in Virginia

Wayne Lynch, a juvenile intake officer and advocate, joins NJGPOD to discuss police reform and justice following the tragic loss of his son, Donovon Lynch, in a Virginia Beach police shooting. He shares insights on law enforcement challenges, accountability, and the urgent need for systemic change.
#WayneLynch #JusticeForDonovon #PoliceReform #Accountability #NJGPOD #DWLFoundation #VirginiaBeach #EndPoliceViolence #CommunityJustice #Transparency
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Part Three: BHM SERIES – Dorothy Bolden Activist, Union Founder

Dorothy Bolden, a lifelong domestic worker, turned her experiences into a movement that uplifted thousands. By founding the Domestic Workers’ Union, she fought for better wages, labor rights, and voter registration, leaving a lasting impact on the civil rights and labor movements.
#DorothyBolden #BlackHistory #LaborRights #WomensRights #UnionStrong #CivilRights #DomesticWorkers #VotingRights
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Dr. King In 1960: “Keep Moving From This Mountain”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1960 speech, “Keep Moving From This Mountain,” resonates today as Black voter turnout faces new challenges, echoing the momentum and setbacks of the civil rights movement.
#MLK #BlackVoterTurnout #CivilRights #KeepMoving #VotingRightsAct #ShelbyCounty #BlackHistory #SpelmanCollege
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Black Faith Leaders Regroup to Strengthen Disappointed Voters

African-American faith leaders urge resilience, faith, and renewed activism following the 2024 election, emphasizing unity across racial and political lines while confronting systemic issues like racism and sexism.
#BlackFaithLeaders #2024Election #FaithAndPolitics #KamalaHarris #DonaldTrump #Resilience #PoliticalActivism
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