Minority Veterans of America

06/15/2026

The Take Care of America's Veterans Act will strip earned benefits from future claimants to generate an estimated $15–20 billion in cuts.

Veterans' disability compensation exists because service causes injury. It is not a budget line item, and it should not be treated as one. Funding for it should not come from the pockets of disabled veterans.

U4V calls on all members of Congress to:
-- Oppose any legislation that uses VA disability compensation as a budgetary offset;
-- Support a standalone vote on the Major Richard Star Act;
-- Commit publicly to opposing any bill that cuts earned VA disability benefits.

Read our Statement: https://www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-tcava-va-disability-rating

06/13/2026

Join us for DC's second annual Military & Veteran Pride, an official event of Capital Pride! We're holding one big event with multiple partner organizations.
RSVP: https://givebutter.com/milpride2026

And don't forget to march with us on Saturday, June 20th, in the Capital Pride Parade. The parade kicks off at 3pm and is a 1.8 mile walk down 14th St NW to 9th & Pennsylvania. Official link-up times and location will come out the week of the parade - so block off your afternoon and plan to metro, and we'll share the final details when we have them. T-Shirt pick up will be available the day before at Military and Veteran Pride, or we'll have shirts at the parade link-up the day of.
Sign up: https://givebutter.com/dcmarch2026

06/12/2026

Our clothes are one way we tell the story of ourselves to the outside world. So what do you do when your favorite pants rip, or your favorite shirt gets a stain? This workshop explores repair techniques designed not to conceal wear and tear, but to embrace and find beauty in them. Bring a well-loved piece of clothing and learn some hand-sewing basics to patch holes, reinforce worn spots, and add some unique flair to your clothes. No previous experience required, all participants will leave with needles, thread, and a small collection of patching fabric.

Join us and our friends from Trans-Wa and Path With Art at the MVCC for a clothing swap and upcycling workshop on Saturday, July 11th!

Clothing Swap
Starting at 11AM we'll have clothes available for you to browse and take. These were generously donated through the Trans-Wa community closet and Path With Art.

Upcycling Workshop
Starting at 1PM we'll begin the upcycling/mending workshop facilitated by Donavan Olsen.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clothing-swap-upcycling-workshop-tickets-1991397086292

06/12/2026

Women served. Women belong. History cannot be erased.

06/09/2026

📆​ Saturday, June 20, 2026​

⏰​ 5PM-7PM​

📍​ Baltimore War Memorial​

🎫​ https://givebutter.com/ourstoriestour-baltimore

Join us in Baltimore as we listen to and honor the stories of Black and African American Veterans!

Keturah is a Combat Veteran and has worked in the aviation industry for over a decade. Since service is second nature to her, she immediately became active in AFA-CWA. Soon afterward, she was elected the Master Executive Council President of Local 61. During this tenure, Keturah also secured a historic 100% vote during contract negotiations to strike if negotiations didn’t reach a conclusion soon. After four years and the WORST crisis the Flight Attendant industry had ever faced, Piedmont Flight Attendants ratified a new contract in March 2022!

Since then, Keturah hasn’t stopped making history. On the first day of in 2022, Keturah began her term as AFA-CWA International Vice President making her the first Q***r Woman of Color and Combat Veteran elected to serve in the role. Keturah is passionate about making the aviation industry a safe and inclusive industry that celebrates the diversity of the workers who power it and work to make these spaces safe and supportive for all people, including immigrants, trans people, Black and Indigenous people, and the LGBTQIA+ community so that every person that AFA represents has a voice.

Keturah is the global representative for cabin crew for the International Transport Workers Federation, which represents over 17 million transport workers, including almost a million aviation workers in over 100 countries.

Minority Veterans of America (MVA) and The Chamberlain Network (TCN) are hosting Our Stories, Our Truth: A National Tour Honoring the Legacy of Us—a storytelling tour featuring art by Transpainter that invites the public into deeper connection through the lived experiences of underrepresented veterans. This multi-city journey across the United States is happening from April to September 2026.

Learn More: https://minorityvets.org/ourstoriestour/



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06/08/2026

This workshop is designed to give participants time and space to more fully process how the traditional concept of resiliency has been weaponized against and pushed on military and military-connected communities in an effort to silence the telling of painful truths and legitimate concerns. In this workshop, participants will consider authenticity as a more growth-centered approach to appreciating their strengths while acknowledging the necessity of voice, witness, risk, and care in the process of surviving our stories.

Participants will:

🔸 Reflect on how (and why) resiliency has been perceived and promoted in the past.
🔸 Consider authenticity, the power of truth-telling, and the benefits of strength beyond silence.
🔸 Explore through creative writing exercises the benefits of prioritizing authenticity and courage over traditional resiliency practices.

Facilitated by: Abby E. Murray, Author

Designed for: Community Providers, Community Members, Employers, Educators, and Students

Registration is free and open to all ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989857460229

This program receives funding from King County VSHSL

06/08/2026

In this workshop we take a look at protecting ourselves and our data across a routinely ignored risk surface, wireless. From your home to class or the office, we are constantly broadcasting and interacting with multiple wireless technologies, many of which carry significant risk to your data. Come join us for a discussion about the security concerns associated with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Sidewalk, Zigbee, Thread, NFC/RFID, and Cellular.

Participants will:

🔸 Learn about data “over-the-air” (OTA)
🔸 Discover methods and resources to mitigate personal/professional wireless risk
🔸 Gain new insight about the invisible digital risk all around us

Facilitated by: Maxine Filcher, ioActive

Designed for: Community Providers, Community Members, Employers, Educators, and Students

Registration is free and open to all ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989858982783

This program receives funding from King County VSHSL

06/08/2026

📆​ Saturday, June 20, 2026​

⏰​ 5PM-7PM​

📍​ Baltimore War Memorial​

🎫​ https://givebutter.com/ourstoriestour-baltimore

Join us in Baltimore as we listen to and honor the stories of Black and African American Veterans!

Jason Dozier represents District 4 on the Atlanta City Council and serves as Innovation Strategist at Hire Heroes USA, a national nonprofit supporting U.S. military members and veterans in the civilian workforce. After graduating from Denison University with a degree in history and education, Jason joined the United States Army, where he served as a reconnaissance officer in both Iraq and Afghanistan, earning both the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star. Jason holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia and a Master of Science in Real Estate from Georgia State University.

In addition to his existing District 4 commitments, Jason has extended his service to his community and his city through boards such as Invest Atlanta, Atlanta BeltLine Inc., the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, the West End Community Improvement District, the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation, and the Partners for HOME Continuum of Care Governing Council, further contributing to the City of Atlanta’s growth and well-being.

Jason is a resident of Atlanta's Mechanicsville community, where he resides with his wife, Claire, and daughters Rayna and Naomi.

Minority Veterans of America (MVA) and The Chamberlain Network (TCN) are hosting Our Stories, Our Truth: A National Tour Honoring the Legacy of Us—a storytelling tour featuring art by Transpainter that invites the public into deeper connection through the lived experiences of underrepresented veterans. This multi-city journey across the United States is happening from April to September 2026.

Learn More: https://minorityvets.org/ourstoriestour/



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06/06/2026

📆​ Saturday, June 20, 2026​

⏰​ 5PM-7PM​

📍​ Baltimore War Memorial​

🎫​ https://givebutter.com/ourstoriestour-baltimore

Join us in Baltimore as we listen to and honor the stories of Black and African American Veterans!

Dr. Diandra Poe is a Doctor of Social Work, medically retired Army Captain, and survivor of military sexual trauma. After being told "the Army doesn't need broken soldiers like you," she founded Glass Soldier, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military survivors of sexual trauma that has trained over 10,000 soldiers and civilians. Her doctoral research at the University of Southern California focused on why service members don't report sexual assault — and her findings are driving innovation in third-party reporting. Dr. Poe is the author of Kairos: The Exchange, a memoir bridging faith and science to help survivors transform pain into purpose. A 2025 Daily Record Most Admired CEOs honoree and annual Army Ten-Miler participant, she speaks nationally on military sexual trauma, women's resilience, and the power of healing one step at a time. She resides in Maryland and is the mother of 3 beautiful children, one of whom is a Sailor. She is also the caregiver of her Korean War Veteran father.

Minority Veterans of America (MVA) and The Chamberlain Network (TCN) are hosting Our Stories, Our Truth: A National Tour Honoring the Legacy of Us—a storytelling tour featuring art by Transpainter that invites the public into deeper connection through the lived experiences of underrepresented veterans. This multi-city journey across the United States is happening from April to September 2026.

Learn More: https://minorityvets.org/ourstoriestour/



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06/06/2026

One year later. Stand with us.

One Year Later, the Work Continues: The Unite for Veterans Coalition Marks Anniversary of Rally

One year ago today, thousands of veterans, federal workers, families, and allies filled the National Mall to deliver a clear message: this country must keep its promises to those who served.

The Unite for Veterans Coalition came together on the anniversary of D-Day, 2025, to oppose cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, defend the jobs of veterans serving in the federal workforce, and stand for the American values those in uniform swore to protect. The coalition that formed that day has not stood down.

"One year ago, we showed up on the Mall because the contract between this country and its veterans was being shredded," said retired Marine Lt. Col. Joe Plenzler, combat veteran and Unite for Veterans spokesperson. "That work isn't finished. The VA is still under pressure. Veterans' benefits are still under threat. The constitutional norms we defended in uniform still need defending at home. We're still here."

The threats that brought this coalition to Washington have not disappeared. In the year since June 6, 2025, Unite for Veterans has raised its voice on VA disability ratings, unauthorized military action, veterans' voting rights, the firing of senior military leaders without cause, domestic national guard deployments, and ICE’s actions in Minneapolis. Every statement, every action has been backed by the same veterans and allies who showed up on the Mall — people from every state, every branch, and every background.

We are grateful for every one of them. For those who marched. For those who called their representatives. For those who shared their stories. For those who have kept showing up.

The rally was the start. Our coalition is ready. Stand with us.

https://www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-rally-dday-9dspl