John, Sound off - whose lunch today is still game day appetizer leftovers? Whether your breakfast of champions included cold buffalo dip or not, I hope this finds you energized and ready to face the week ahead. There's lots of folks to meet and history to learn this month, and I'm excited to tell you about it! Our For the Love of Democracy Happy Hour is this Thursday, February 15th at Spider Kelly's! These events are a great way to meet local YD's, and I hope to see you there! The Arlington Dems Black Caucus is hosting a Manumission Tour on Saturday, February 17th, highlighting the history of Arlingtonians who were manumitted during the Antebellum period. The tour is hosted by John Chapman, and you're sure to learn something new about Black History in the Arlington and Alexandria area - check the link for more info. Our general body meeting will be February 27th at the Shirlington Library - We will be hosting a forum on Civil and Economic rights, featuring Delegate Adele McClure, Dr. Scott Taylor (President of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington), and Aderson B. Francois (Georgetown Law). It's going to be a fantastic conversation about the economic legacy of the Civil Rights movement, so please come by! Go team! ~Samantha Check out our upcoming events and more: |
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For the Love of Democracy - February Happy Hour (Facebook, Google Calendar) Will you be our Valentine? Love (of democracy) is in the air this February, so come mingle with fellow Young Dems and swipe right on the opportunity to change your community for the better! Date: February 15th, 2024 Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM Location: Spider Kelly's 3181 Wilson Blvd |
Black History Arlington: Manumission Tour (Facebook) Join the Arlington Black Caucus as we tour the sites of various Arlingtons who were manumitted during the antebellum period of US history. Tickets are $20 per person. Date: February 17th, 2024 Time: 10:00AM Location: Arlington/Alexandria, specifics given on RSVP |
Feel The Heritage Festival (Event Page) The 2024 Feel the Heritage Festival will be held on Sat., Feb. 24, 12:00 - 5 00 PM at Charles Drew Community Center. The festival welcomes hundreds each year to learn about the Arlington’s historically African-American neighborhoods while enjoying live entertainment, delicious food and dozens of vendors. Held for the past 29 years, the festival is organized by Arlington County with terrific support from the community. The event is free and includes a full afternoon of engaging programming for guests of all ages. If you're coming, please RSVP here (not required, but helps them know how many to expect). Date: February 24th, 2024 Time: 12:00PM - 5:00PM Location: Charles Drew Community Center 3500 23rd St S |
AYD General Body Meeting (Civil & Economic Rights Forum) Join AYD for a conversation about the economic dimensions of the civil rights movement and what an equitable economic compact looks like for the modern day. Date: February 27th, 2024 Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM Location: Shirlington Library 4200 Campbell Ave |
Postcards to the Future - Arlington 2050 (Form) Imagine you live, work, and/or play in Arlington in the year 2050—and you love it! What makes it great? What's new? What's the same? What does the ideal Arlington look like to you?
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