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The Spring Issue of the Virginia Defender.
Hollaback! RVA seeks volunteers.
Hollaback! RVA, a feminist organization against street harassment and rape culture, is seeking volunteers. Inquire through the link.
TW: rape/sexual assault
Hey, DC/MD/VA people! Do not book or support Amateur Thieves. Their vocalist/bassist Rick White is a rapist. Do not let this man come to your venues, consume alcohol, be around the people who support your venue, or support his band.
1st picture is from the band’s FB. 2nd picture is the current Facebook photo of the perpetrator. Here is the original post with a thorough account of what Rick White did, including the fact that he admitted to committing rape. See this updated post for more stories from other locals who have received unsolicited and unwanted advances and pictures of his penis. Including his picture in this post because this man frequents many RVA bars and shows and people NEED TO KNOW who he is.
Tumblr people! Reblog this and it will show up on Google searches. People NEED to know about the bands they’re potentially touring with, booking, or thinking about going to see play. Make sure that anyone considering booking or seeing Amateur Thieves know that they are supporting a rapist.
Do not support Amateur Thieves. Do not support rapists or reinforce rape apologist culture.
midatlantic babies take note :(
also his fucking hat
Holy shit, that’s my home town and I only live 2 hours from there right now. ._. I think I’m going to share this on FB so my friends can know. Signal boosting the shit outa this!
DC METRO AREA LISTEN UP
Amateur Thieves kicked Rick White out after he failed to follow through with accountability processes after he admitted to committing rape. You can see a blog post about it here (http://patrick-miller.tumblr.com/post/40198099976/personal-statement) from former bandmate Patrick Miller. Amateur Thieves also appears to no longer have a Facebook page.
White may have other affiliations now, so be careful.
(Source: withoutrecompense, via orlean-red)
Funding the Mcdonough Community Garden: Alleviating Poverty and Food Insecurity through Urban Agriculture
A detailed plan regarding fundraising for the Mcdonough Community Garden. Here you can see their description of the problem they’re addressing, the details of their solution, and updates as their organization continues to grow.
Find out what they’re doing regarding food access justice and sustainable urban agriculture here in Richmond, and help them meet their goal of $3,500 by Earth Day. You can also donate here. Donations are tax-deductible.
The Jericho Movement
The Jericho Movement is an international group dedicated to supporting American political prisoners, ending mass incarceration, and dismantling the prison industrial complex.
A chapter exists in Richmond; contact Jihad Abdulmumit (richmondjericho@gmail.com) for more information. See the link for their list of political prisoners, and means by which you can assist them while they are imprisoned.
WRIR Fund Drive
Richmond’s own independent radio station, WRIR, is having its Winter fund drive. Follow the link to donate. Donations of over $50 merit a t-shirt.
Community Conversation 1: Richmond in the 1960s
On Thursday January 3rd, from 6-8pm, at the Valentine Richmond History Center (1015 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219), the Future of Richmond’s Past and the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities are holding a community conversation and presentation on Richmond in the 1960s. Free, public event.
This will be the first of a five-part series, with each conversation covering a decade in Richmond history. They’re spaced out by month. See here for the full schedule, and remember that they will be listed on the Active-RVA calendar, which you can use to conveniently copy events onto your own personal Google Calendar.
RSVP through the title link.
Talking about Richmond in the 1960s
Join us as we collaborate with the Future of Richmond’s Past and the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) to offer our next series of “Community Conversations.” Each month we will discuss a decade in Richmond history starting with the 1960s. Attendees will contribute to the proposed Richmond Liberty Trail route, which will guide long-time residents and visitors alike as they explore the sites in our beloved city. Notable humanitarians recognized by the VCIC will come together in a panel discussion as we explore, interpret and discuss the evolution of our city over the past 50 years.
This will be the third iteration of the “Community Conversations” series. The purpose of the series is to engage the community in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our collective future. The more people that join in the conversation, the more productive our efforts become, and the easier it will be for everyone to see ourselves in the history of the region.
Free and open to the public. All events will be held at the History Center from 6-8 p.m.
For information, call (804) 649-0711 ext. 322
2013 Schedule
1960s – January 3, 2013, 6-8pm
1970s – February 7, 2013, 6-8pm
1980s – March 7, 2013, 6-8pm
1990s – April 4, 2013, 6-8pm
2000s – May 9, 2013, 6-8pmPHOTO: Sears – 1700 West Broad Street – 1960s via Vintage Richmond
VIA: Fan of the Fan
http://fanofthefan.com/2012/12/talking-about-richmond-in-the-1960s/
This is an amazing opportunity. I hope to see everyone there- I may have details on carpooling later.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser with the All the Saints Theatre Company
On Saturday October 27th, at 7:00pm, at 1012 W. 49th Street, the All the Saints Theatre Company is hosting a spaghetti diner, to showcase local artists and to raise money for Art on Wheels. The spaghetti will be vegan.
Performers will include My Son the Doctor, Herschel Stratego, the All the Saints Theater Company themselves, Khalima, Laura Funny, and the Chambermaids, a noise project by Kenneth Yates. More performers yet-unlisted.
Entry price is on a sliding scale of $8- $15, $5 if you come in costume.
RSVP through the title link.
“Latest finding in CVille race history: April 1-2, 1975 and July 22nd, 1975 both were the dates of race riots in Westhaven and areas surrounding it. Both incidents were sparked by a security personnel harassing (and at one point, beating) black youth, first time for accusations of shoplifitng, second time for accusations of trespassing. The old Safeway on West Main st. had its windows smashed, gunshots and tear gas were fired throughout, a cop was shot, cars were trashed and set aflame, among other incidents throughout a very tense year in Charlottesville that seems to be overlooked in official history (not surprisingly). I hope to put together a compiled text on the riots in the near future.”
— …via my friend Luis in C-ville. He wants to give “thanks immensely to Donna for going through page after page of old newspaper microfilm, and Hallie for getting the one key page that led us to the correct date.” (via gooseegg)
