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ISSUE 5 | NOVEMBER 3, 2021 | FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA
Hello Fairfax Young Dems!
Please note that this newsletter was composed on Monday night and therefore contains no election news. Regardless, after what has surely been a stressful campaign season, join your fellow young dems for happy hour TONIGHT at Caboose Commons starting at 7:30. More info ([link removed]) .

In this newsletter, you will find information about:
* How to sign up for the new VAYD API caucus
* An opportunity to get involved with YDA
* Equality Virginia seeks new Executive Director
* November's calendar of events
* A link to submit your own announcements

New VAYD Asian and Pacific Islander Caucus

A message from the Chair of the API Caucus Jessica Sun:

Nice to e-meet you all! My name is Jessica Sun, and I'm the Chair of the newly formed VAYD Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Caucus. My ask today is that, if you haven't already done so, please send out the signup form for the new VAYD caucuses ([link removed]) to your chapters' members.

Thanks so much for your help as we grow the new caucuses! Feel free to read on for more of an intro about me. I look forward to getting to know you all in the near future.

VAYD API Caucus Chair: Jessica Sun
I'm a lifelong Virginian and a proud product of Fairfax County public schools. I've been volunteering locally for the past few years in various capacities and campaigns. As VAYD API Chair, I am looking forward to reaching out to and engaging all Virginia youth, especially young APIs.

I accepted this role because I want to work with and empower compassionate and hard-working folks who know that the status quo is not cutting it. As a young person, member of the LGBTQ+ and disability communities, 2nd gen Chinese American, and non-binary woman in tech, I aim to always bring my whole self as I seek to provide and listen to diverse perspectives.

Although it's certainly a fantastic step for VAYD to have an Asian and Pacific Islander Caucus, I want to acknowledge that we API are not at all a monolith either. Each API nationality has its own separate culture with systemic issues impacting each in different ways.

This year in March 2021, a shooting spree occurred at three spas in Atlanta and a wave of Asian hate swelled across our country. As a daughter of Chinese immigrants myself, there was one take in particular that resonated with me deeply that week. It was from community advocate Sarah Lee of the Asian Law Caucus, and was as follows: "In my grief this week, the only thing I'm holding onto is the possibility for Asian communities becoming expansive - for Asian elders, sex workers, for the deported and the incarcerated, for trans people, for our Muslim community and the poor and working class."

I believe everything is intersectional, and that we must unite our fight as we continue to bend the moral arc of the universe towards justice. I'm looking forward to working with you all as we actualize a more equitable future for all.

Cheers,

Jessica Sun (she/they)
API Caucus Chair
Virginia Young Democrats
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
571.315.8128
Get involved with YDA Mobilized

YDA is launching a new initiative: YDA Mobilized.

YDA Mobilized is a policy advocacy program geared towards taking action for legislation that would affect Millennials, Black and Brown folks, and other marginalized communities. We are currently asking for all those who are interested in mobilizing around policy to get involved: Sign Up Now ([link removed])

Right now with Democratic leadership in the White House and Congress, the place that we can make the biggest impact is in policy and legislation. We helped elect these folks into office, but we can hold them accountable to the promises they made. Young Democrats are the largest voting block in the country and our leadership needs to hear our voices! That’s why we are asking you to get involved with YDA Mobilized.

We are putting together a planning committee now to start planning for three separate actions: a green, yellow, and red action targeted towards the Biden Administration and Congress. If you would like to join the planning committee you can express interest through this sign up link.

Let’s get out there and let our elected officials know what we are fighting for!

In solidarity,
Amber Sherman
YDA Mobilized
Equality Virginia Seeks New Executive Director


Equality Virginia (EV) is searching for our next Executive Director (ED), and we would love your help. Please share this opportunity ([link removed]) with anyone you think could make a great candidate.

EV is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to guide the vision and strategy for the next stage of Equality Virginia's growth and evolution. Ideal candidates will be committed to advancing racial justice and LGBTQ equality, and will understand the unique needs and struggles of the LGBTQ community. This position calls for a movement leader who can inspire, connect, and champion our community, and we hope you will help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity. Apply today! ([link removed])

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and all search-related questions can be directed to Roey Thorpe at: [email protected]

Thank you so much for all that you do, and for supporting EV in this search.

Sincerely,

Bryan Price
EV Board Chair
November Events
Wednesday, November 3 - In-person Happy Hour at Caboose Commons at 7:30pm Details Here ([link removed])

Saturday, November 20 - Special Meeting: Fairfax 101 hosted by Denver and Paul. Details to come.

**There will be no general meeting this month due to the Thanksgiving holiday.**
Submit Your Own Announcement

Please submit your event via this Google Form ([link removed]) . Newsletters are published every first and third Wednesday of the month. (Contact secretary Diana Bentle with any questions).

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