Hey John - Happy Black History Month! February is an opportunity to learn about, honor, and celebrate the Black voices that have helped shape our history and future. Join us on February 16th for a social hour dedicated to celebrating Black excellence as well as a forum on February 23rd about Black legacy in Arlington and beyond. In addition, thank you again to everyone who came out last week to our AYD January Meeting! It was great to hear platforms and have Q&A sessions with guest speakers Xavier Warren and Sean Perryman, both primary candidates for Lieutenant Governor, as well Senator Jennifer McClellan, a primary candidate for Governor. We appreciate you taking the time to come and talk to us! We also had a ton of new folks show up who were ready to go as we jumped into establishing our policy platforms for the year with our caucus reorganization. Thank you to everyone who applied for a caucus chair position and we will be announcing our new chairs in the next several days. In the meantime, join one of our six AYD Caucus Facebook Groups today! Check out important upcoming events below!
AYD Social Hour: Celebrating Black ExcellenceIn celebration of Black History Month, join AYD for a social hour dedicated to Black excellence. This event will consist of a series of short videos and discussion, allowing us an opportunity to honor and celebrate the Black voices that continue to change history. In the words of President Barack Obama, "Black History Month is about the lived, shared experience of all African Americans, high and low, famous and obscure, and how those experiences have shaped and challenged and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so we can create a better future. It’s a reminder of where we as a country have been so that we know where we need to go."
If you have any questions, please reach out to AYD Membership Director Annie Styles at [email protected].
AYD Black Legacy ForumIn honor of Black History Month, this meeting will feature a forum on Black leadership with local community leaders and deal with Black legacy in Arlington and beyond. More details to come!
Any appearances made by 2021 candidates are not endorsements. All candidates are welcome to ask AYD to speak at events. Have questions? Email our president, Matt Royer, at [email protected].
Arlington Dems Black Film WeekMake sure to check out Arlington Dems Facebook and other social media for updates on their Black Film week in honor of Black History Month! Today’s film is Free Angela and All Political Prisoners directed by Shola Lynch. #blackhistorymonth #blackfilm #blackexcellence Film’s Description: The story of professor Angela Davis, whose social activism implicated her in a botched abduction and put her on the FBI’s Most Wanted List in 1970. You can watch the film on Tubi TV for free here. Questions? Reach out to AYD Diversity & Inclusion Director Maya Jones at [email protected].
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