Support HB1054 for the Prohibition of the Disconnection of Certain Utilities During Disasters or Emergencies! We urge you to contact your delegate and tell them to support House Bill 1054 that declares disconnection prohibition for certain utilities. HB1054 prohibits gas, electric, and water providers from disconnecting customers for outstanding payments for the first 30 days when a public health emergency is declared. HB1054 also allows utilities to roll disconnection and reconnection fees into utility debt repayment...

Urge Legislators to Guarantee The Right To Vote The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, yet it’s not guaranteed for all Virginians. The 1902 constitution was purposefully created to keep Black people from the ballot box. Even today, our constitution takes away the right to vote forever from people who have committed a felony but have served their time and who have returned to their communities. This law is still working as intended, meaning that one out of seven Black Virginians doesn’t have the right...

Reject HB 336 to make sure workers maintain their rights! The Virginia NAACP urges you to contact your legislator and tell them to vote NO on House Bill 336. HB336 would limit collective bargaining for public employees. We should continue to maintain the safety and job security for our workers in the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is why The Virginia State Conference NAACP strongly opposes this harmful legislation. Click here to contact your Senator. Go to Source Author: Joaquin...

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NAACP president presses senators on voting rights: 'You will decide who defines America' Go to Source Author: rss.app

Virginia’s New Maps Are a Step Forward, But More Must Be Done to Ensure Fair Representation for the Commonwealth’s Black Communities MEDIA CONTACTDa’Quan Love, Executive Directorpress@naacpva.org(Washington, D.C.) – Virginia’s newly-enacted statewide redistricting maps appear to largely maintain current levels of representation for Virginia’s Black communities, but continued vigilance is needed to ensure Black Virginians’ ability to elect candidates of choice under the new maps, according to the Virginia State...

Urge Legislators to Guarantee The Right To Vote The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, yet it’s not guaranteed for all Virginians. The 1902 constitution was purposefully created to keep Black people from the ballot box. Even today, our constitution takes away the right to vote forever from people who have committed a felony but have served their time and who have returned to their communities. This law is still working as intended, meaning that one out of seven Black Virginians doesn’t have the right...