We Need More than Words
With the recent assassinations of Black people at the hands of the police and racists in this country, there have been calls for solidarity and the need for allyship. The… read more “We Need More than Words”
Category: Racial justice
Solidarity Calls for More than Outrage on Social Media
Despite her claims otherwise, Amy Cooper knew exactly what she was doing when she called 911 to make a false report that Chris Cooper was threatening her in New York… read more “Solidarity Calls for More than Outrage on Social Media”
Spotlighting Agencies Supporting Asian American Survivors
This May as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Action Alliance highlights the work of two member agencies offering culturally specific support to Asian and Asian… read more “Spotlighting Agencies Supporting Asian American Survivors”
Refusing Invisibility in the Anti-Violence Movement
A Reflection on Holding Multiple Identities As A Survivor and AdvocateFor some strange reason I thought in a place where advocates against violence were virtually meeting, there would be a… read more “Refusing Invisibility in the Anti-Violence Movement”
A Brief Reflection on the Intersections between Race, HIV, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity
As a Black and gay male, I understand the urgency of addressing the HIV epidemic that affects me and others within our community. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7,… read more “A Brief Reflection on the Intersections between Race, HIV, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity”
Holiday Gift Guide for Social Change Enthusiasts
As the holiday season approaches and you start to think about what you’ll be gifting your loved ones, our team at the Action Alliance wanted to share a few things … read more “Holiday Gift Guide for Social Change Enthusiasts”
On an Unjust Justice System: Innocent Until Proven Poor
Our country’s system of cash bail doesn’t work like you were probably taught. Every year, millions of people are coerced into paying money bail after they’re arrested in order to … read more “On an Unjust Justice System: Innocent Until Proven Poor”
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED DURING THE 2018 SESSION? AN ADVOCATE’S GUIDE TO POLITICS AND NEW LEGISLATION IN VA
The 2018 Virginia General Assembly (GA) adjourned “sine die” on March 10th – with legislators having passed 919 of the original 2,778 bills that were introduced during their 60-day session. A… read more “WHAT REALLY HAPPENED DURING THE 2018 SESSION? AN ADVOCATE’S GUIDE TO POLITICS AND NEW LEGISLATION IN VA”
The Super Bowl, Suppression, and Survivorship
In the late hours of Sunday, February 4th, and the early hours of the following Monday, the Eagles fans took to the streets of Philadelphia to celebrate their hometown’s first-ever… read more “The Super Bowl, Suppression, and Survivorship”
Stop Honoring Dishonorable Men
Today, January 12, 2018 is recognized in Virginia as “Lee-Jackson Day”–an official state holiday. Created back in 1889 by Robert E. Lee’s nephew, Lee-Jackson Day was established to honor two… read more “Stop Honoring Dishonorable Men”