Hey John - The past few weeks have been filled with terrible loss and pain. George Floyd, an unarmed African American man, was suffocated to death by a white police officer in Minneapolis, MN. George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless other members of the black community had their lives cut short by systemic racism and police brutality. People across the United States have marched and engaged in civil disobedience as a result of the institutional and societal racism that has left communities of color traumatized and heartbroken that their side of the social contract has been violated. We have a responsibility to speak up against everyday injustices and lift up voices that struggle to be heard. The Arlington Young Democrats stand with marginalized communities in the fight against systemic racism and will continue to uplift the accomplishments and voices of people of color. Check out our upcoming events below:
AYD Netflix Party: Into the Spider-verseJoin us Sunday, May 31st at 7 pm for AYD Netflix Party: Into the Spider-verse. The party link will be posted at 6:50 pm beforehand! Movie Description: Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales suddenly develops mysterious powers that transform him into the one and only Spider-Man. When he meets Peter Parker, he soon realizes that there are many others who share his special, high-flying talents. Miles must now use his newfound skills to battle the evil Kingpin, a hulking madman who can open portals to other universes and pull different versions of Spider-Man into our world. We will also have a Google Meet video chat where we can live troubleshoot issues people may have and to add a video component for those who want that option. Google Meet: meet.google.com/fvb-jccf-uka Questions? Email our secretary, Maya Jones, at [email protected]
AYD Virtual Happy HourJoin the Arlington Young Democrats for another virtual happy hour on Thursday, June 4th at 7 pm! This virtual happy hour will feature TWO different chat rooms to cater to various interests! Check them out below: 1. Sip & Paint Night Grab some wine (or your beverage of choice!) along with crayons, markers, paint, or whatever art supplies you have and work on a project while video chatting with your local young dems! Need some inspiration? Check out some templates here - www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/adult-coloring-pages/ Host: AYD Retention Director Grace Barnhill 2. The Game Room Quarantine calls for really good games! Join us for a virtual game night! We’ll be playing a variety of Jackbox Party Games but feel free to email in suggestions to [email protected]. Host: AYD Treasurer Phil Kattato Questions? Email our retention director, Grace Barnhill, at [email protected]
AYD Phone Bank for Takis KarantonisAYD is phone banking for Takis Karantonis! Join us Friday, June 5th at 7 pm where we will be calling voters to remind them of the special election, encourage them to support Takis, and apply for an absentee mail-in ballot. Takis is the Democratic nominee for the County Board Special Election on July 7. With Arlingtonians social distancing, limited GOTV efforts, and Takis facing two opponents, the campaign is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach in order to keep the seat blue. Phone Bank Sign Up: www.mobilize.us/arlingtondems/event/274290/ We will also be hanging out via Google Meet to go over training, hang out, and to support one another! Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/kui-yeer-bxy If you can’t make it, you can also phone bank on your own time any day of the week from 9am - 9pm!
Virginia Young Democrats Virtual ConventionThank you to everyone who participated in the Virginia Young Democrats Convention this weekend! It was quite the eight hour journey and we thank you for your time and dedication. We’d also like to congratulate the new VAYD Executive Committee! Cheers to President Maureen Coffey (AYD), Executive Vice President Graham Weinschenk, Membership Director Samantha Bauman (AYD), Campaign Director Matt Royer (AYD), Political Director Denver Supinger, Public Affairs Director Maleik Watkins, Secretary Owen Williams, Treasurer Camden Layton, National Committee Representatives Michael Hemminger (AYD) and Tiffany Pryce, and Outreach Chair Jasmine Jones. We look forward to working with you all! Finally, thank you to everyone who ran in the contested races. You all had great campaigns and it is heartening to see so much passion and engagement. We hope you continue to stay involved because each and every one of you is a valuable asset. Do you need resources during Covid-19?Well, we have them! Click the button below to check out helpful information on protecting yourself, caring for older adults, Virginia COVID-19 statistics, Arlington’s situation, and how to manage anxiety and stress.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please reach out to our president, Dan Matthews, at [email protected] |
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