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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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The 2nd Cohort of the "Safe Space Work Place" Program by Ketchmore Kids kicks-off at 10am on September 12th, & they are ...
09/02/2026

The 2nd Cohort of the "Safe Space Work Place" Program by Ketchmore Kids kicks-off at 10am on September 12th, & they are now accepting enrollment for teens and young adults ages 15-25 years old.

Not every teen/young adult is ready to go straight into the workforce or into a typical workforce development program. The "Safe Space Work Place" Program bridges that gap.

Before participants can successfully complete a job application, interview for a position, or keep a job, they may need to develop some very basic skills.

The program provides support with things like:
- Reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension
- Understanding instructions and following directions
- Completing forms, applications, and other written materials
- Basic math and everyday problem-solving
- Using a phone, email, and other basic technology needed for work

They also help with basic workforce development tasks like:
- Personal hygiene, grooming, and appropriate dress
- Punctuality, responsibility, and workplace expectations
- Preventing and handling workplace conflict
- Exploring careers with employers, professionals, and entrepreneurs
- Finding employment and receiving support after getting hired

Find out more & Register → email [email protected]

On this day, a decade ago, VA BLOC was born! We’ve been organizing, educating, & empowering our community every day sinc...
09/01/2026

On this day, a decade ago, VA BLOC was born! We’ve been organizing, educating, & empowering our community every day since, & we’re still only scratching the surface of what we can accomplish! Thank you to all of our staff, patrons, volunteers, supporters, & followers for your support over the past ten years. We couldn’t have done this without you!

On January 1, a federal voucher program threatens to pull money out of Virginia’s public classrooms to fund private scho...
08/31/2026

On January 1, a federal voucher program threatens to pull money out of Virginia’s public classrooms to fund private school tuition, with no accountability required.

Sign the petition at the link below & tell Governor Spanberger: opt out of the voucher scheme & stand with Virginia's public schools!

Link: https://tr.ee/bsuBh7w_Fz


New Virginia Majority

🚌🏫🎒📔 Back-to-school season can be exciting, nerve-wracking, fun, stressful, and rewarding all at the same time. This , ...
08/30/2026

🚌🏫🎒📔 Back-to-school season can be exciting, nerve-wracking, fun, stressful, and rewarding all at the same time. This , we encourage you to check-in with your mental health and do what you can to calm and center yourself at the start of this new school year. Journal, read, meditate, unplug, sleep, listen to music, connect with loved ones, drink water…. what do you do for self-care?🫂

08/29/2026

marks 71 years since Emmett Till was tragically taken away from his loved ones. Today we ask you to take a pause to honor Emmett Till. Emmett’s story lives on and carries a legacy to us all to continue fighting against injustices, brutality, and discrimination. Continue to tell the story of and advocate for change.

08/29/2026

More than a quarter of a million voting-age Virginians last year were barred from the polls. They were once convicted of a felony, served their time and re-entered society – but not completely.

Virginia is one of three states that does not automatically restore voting rights for free citizens with a felony conviction. The commonwealth requires men and women to petition the governor to regain that right.

A federal court ruled this year that prohibition is illegal. In November, Virginians will consider a constitutional amendment to enshrine the automatic restoration of rights.

Read more from the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO here: https://tinyurl.com/8fwezfhf




It’s been 10 years since knelt during the National Anthem to protest police brutality & systemic racism in America. Hi...
08/26/2026

It’s been 10 years since knelt during the National Anthem to protest police brutality & systemic racism in America. His actions sparked national debate & inspired millions. Today, we commemorate his action & continue our fight for racial justice, equity, & ending police brutality.

Join us this Sunday on 08/23 from 8am-4pm for the “Looking Cool for School” event with beauty and barber technicians. ...
08/22/2026

Join us this Sunday on 08/23 from 8am-4pm for the “Looking Cool for School” event with beauty and barber technicians. They will be offering free select hairstyles & giveaways every hour. We will be providing voting information & community resources as well! ✏️🍎

On or about Aug. 20, 1619, the documented arrival of Africans—stolen from their homelands and brought to British North...
08/20/2026

On or about Aug. 20, 1619, the documented arrival of Africans—stolen from their homelands and brought to British North America—occurred at Point Comfort. You can visit the site today on the beach at Fort Monroe & visit the history museum there as well. We commemorate this day while reaffirming our struggle for equity & justice for all in the present day.
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Today, 08/19, is World Humanitarian Day. This day honors the global aid & medical personnel who’ve dedicated their ser...
08/19/2026

Today, 08/19, is World Humanitarian Day. This day honors the global aid & medical personnel who’ve dedicated their services to helping others in crisis. This year’s campaign focuses on , urging support for global legislation that protects humanitarians worldwide 🌍. Be a beacon of hope today and help someone in need within your community!

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