John,
It’s the home stretch of February! I hope you’ve gotten to hang with us and take advantage of all the opportunities there have been this month to learn about the rich Black History of Arlington. But we’re not done just yet! There’s still our General Body Meeting before we close out the month, and great opportunities to support and meet your fellow Dems in the month to come!
AYD’s Civil and Economic Rights Forum is upon us! Tuesday, February 27th at the Shirlington Library starting at 6:30 PM. you’ll hear from Delegate Adele McClure, Scott Taylor, PhD (President of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington), and Professor Aderson B. Francois (Georgetown Law) discussing the economic legacy of the Civil Rights movement. You don’t want to miss it!
Want to get your glitz and glam on while helping support Democratic victory in Arlington and beyond? Tickets to the Blue Victory Dinner are available now! This is the biggest ArlDems event of the year, filled with inspiring speeches from Democratic leaders and opportunities to connect with friends old and new. There are early bird rates, a special rate for Young Dems, and our famous AYD-hosted afterparty, Blue Victory After Dark, so get your tickets now!
It is also last call to join the AYD travel/lodging block for the VAYD convention! If you want to be part of our group up in Roanoke, Sign up before Friday, March 1st!
Any questions regarding VAYD? Email Bryant Atkins, President, at [email protected] Be good to yourself!! ~Samantha
Check out our upcoming events and more: |
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AYD Civil & Economic Rights Forum (General Body Meeting) (Facebook)
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. With special guests:
Delegate Adele McClure, representing Arlington’s House District 2
Scott Taylor PhD, President of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington
Professor Aderson B. Francois, Georgetown Law, with a focus on the history of slavery, voting rights, and Reconstruction. Date: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM Location: Shirlington Library 4200 Campbell Ave |
Blue Victory Dinner (and Blue Victory Dinner After Dark) (Tickets, Facebook)
The Blue Victory Dinner is the biggest event of the year for Arlington Democrats! Our 2024 theme -- "Democracy is on the Ballot" -- emphasizes the critical importance of this year's presidential election in ensuring the integrity of our political system now and for years to come. Join us to hear from inspiring Democratic leaders, connect with old friends, and make new ones. We will also honor our Volunteers of the Year and renew our commitment to making Arlington and Virginia a more just and prosperous place for all. Your support of the Blue Victory Dinner will help ensure we have the financial resources to lead Democrats to victory in November and take back the Virginia House of Delegates.
Date: Tuesday, April 20th, 2024 Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Blue Victory Dinner), 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM (After Dark)
Location: Hilton Arlington 950 N Stafford St |
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