VA - BLOC

VA - BLOC Building Empowered Communities! We focus on three building BLOCs: Voter Engagement, Civic Engagement Membership is free.

Virginia Black Leadership Organizing Collaborative, VA-BLOC, launched on Thursday, September 1, 2016. We are a project of New Virginia Majority and are committed to building empowered communities by building Black civic engagement in the Hampton Roads area. Specifically focused on Newport News and Hampton, we use a community asset based model to work with citizens to enhance their involvement in t

heir local community. Our three building BLOCs are:
(1) Voter Engagement - Voter Registration, Voter Education, and Voter Mobilization
(2) Civic Engagement - Based in our top six issues, we help organize community members to advocate for change at all levels of government by providing training and support. (3) Leadership Development - We can help you use what you've learned to make positive change in your community! We help enhance your leadership skills with workshops and learning opportunities with exposure to new and exciting experiences! If you're interested in joining VA BLOC as a Builder of Empowered Communities, please contact us today. All we need is your commitment and passion for change. Also, we are looking to partner with local organizations that will help in these areas. Potential collaborations can be formed around voter registration, restoration of rights requests, voter education, voter mobilization, leadership development, civics education, grassroots organizing around particular issues, solutions-oriented events and town halls, and leadership development for all ages. If your organization is interested in partnering, please contact Marcia Price at 757-751-9081 or [email protected]

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Today we commemorate another holiday. Whether today looks like a celebration, solemn observance, sacred grief, or a li...
06/19/2026

Today we commemorate another holiday. Whether today looks like a celebration, solemn observance, sacred grief, or a little of everything, we wish you a safe & restful Freedom Day 💚🤎❤️💛🖤.

for the upcoming August primary election! You can go to your local registrar office or satellite voting location to vo...
06/18/2026

for the upcoming August primary election! You can go to your local registrar office or satellite voting location to vote in-person or turn in your mail-in ballot🗳️. Go to bit.ly/GoVoteVA26 to find your early voting location📍. Residing in Hampton or Newport News? Use our early voting guide in this post for specific early voting locations, times, and ballot info. If you need more assistance, message us today!

Join us this Saturday, June 20th, to celebrate Juneteenth at the James A. Fields House from 1 pm-4 pm. We’ll be there am...
06/16/2026

Join us this Saturday, June 20th, to celebrate Juneteenth at the James A. Fields House from 1 pm-4 pm. We’ll be there among other vendors to maintain unity in the community through family fun & offering resources. See you there!

06/15/2026
On June 13, 1866, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed. This established the right of birthright citiz...
06/13/2026

On June 13, 1866, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed. This established the right of birthright citizenship & forbade states from denying any person equal protection under the laws. These rights are under attack by the Supreme Court & various legislatures throughout the country, & it’s never been more crucial to fight back.

Join us this Saturday (6/13) at the 1st ever Roots & Rhythm Marketplace at the Denbigh Community Center from 10am-1pm. W...
06/11/2026

Join us this Saturday (6/13) at the 1st ever Roots & Rhythm Marketplace at the Denbigh Community Center from 10am-1pm. We’ll be there, sharing our resources alongside other vendors, live music, and activities! See you there! news special events
FYI, we’ll also be at the marketplace on July 25th & August 1st

‼️For Job Seekers👀
06/10/2026

‼️For Job Seekers👀

✨ Job seekers in Hampton—get ready!

The 5th Annual Hampton Roads Regional Job Fair is your chance to meet employers, interview on the spot, and land your next job—no registration needed for job seekers!

📅 Thursday, June 11 | 🕙 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Hampton Roads Convention Center

Did you know that Norfolk’s black community helped the 15th Amendment get ratified? in 1865, the African American comm...
06/05/2026

Did you know that Norfolk’s black community helped the 15th Amendment get ratified? in 1865, the African American community of Norfolk, Virginia, became the first in the country to seek equal rights on a national level with its Equal Suffrage address “to the People of the United States.” The Norfolk declaration, published later in 1865 as a 30-page pamphlet and distributed across the country. It helped build momentum for the 15th Amendment, which was ratified on February 3, 1870, and stated that the “right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”

With the Federal attacks on black voting rights & power, we must remember this legacy and continue to fight to maintain equal suffrage for all.

Read the full address here:https://omeka.coloredconventions.org/files/original/e9ae5ff32560a8a954a064795e4e7ca6.pdf

Source Zinn Education Project

06/01/2026

✨ Job seekers in Hampton—get ready!

The 5th Annual Hampton Roads Regional Job Fair is your chance to meet employers, interview on the spot, and land your next job—no registration needed for job seekers!

📅 Thursday, June 11 | 🕙 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Hampton Roads Convention Center

⭐️ Want to stand out? Attend a FREE Workforce Ready - Job Fair Prep Seminar from Hampton Economic Empowerment:
👔 Free interview clothing
📄 Resume help
🗣️ Communication practice & more!

📍 60 Aberdeen Rd, Suite 100
📅 June 2 | 2–4 PM
👉 Register: https://loom.ly/mgR0a2o

💼 Use your new skills at the job fair!

to our q***r, trans, & gender non-conforming community members! We take this month, & every other day, to reaffirm our...
06/01/2026

to our q***r, trans, & gender non-conforming community members! We take this month, & every other day, to reaffirm our dedication to your rights, mourn the hardships & losses, but most of all, to celebrate who you are 💕.

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1006 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA
23669

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