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As some of you may know, the PWC BOCS created a "Racial and Social Justice Commission" late last year. The stated mission of the commission is included at the bottom.

The Commission will meet at least monthly and the next meeting is on Feb. 4 (Thursday) at 6:30 in the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Auditorium at 15941 Donald Curtis Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191. These meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and include a time for public comment. Please encourage community members to participate in giving their thoughts on the importance of the mission and the direction that should be taken, along with anything else you'd like the Commission to be mindful/aware of. Public comment time is 3 minutes per participant.

Think about sharing this especially with the groups/individuals whose voices are too often left out in local governance matters.

Mission: "The Commission will examine, among others, the police department’s policies and practices, including its hiring practices and use of force protocols. The Commission will assess how the county government delivers its services and the diversity and inclusion of the workforce providing these services. The Commission, in partnership with the Prince William School System, will examine how the public school system’s policies are impacting children of color."

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Check out episodes 5 & 6 of the podcast, if you haven't already.

Episodes 5 + 6 on your favorite podcast platform.

We wholeheartedly join our friends at PW Perspective in calling for Newsham’s offer of employment to be rescinded. This was a tone deaf offer to begin with but is even more insulting and dangerous considering the multitude of information activists have brought to light since his hiring was made public. H/t PWC Mutual Aid

An Open Letter to Supervisor Kenny Boddye | PW Perspective Home Voices An Open Letter to Supervisor Kenny Boddye Voices An Open Letter to Supervisor Kenny Boddye Newsham poses a clear and present danger to the people of Prince William County. By Langston Carter - January 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye:...

Please vote for HD- 02 VA House of Delegates special election TODAY. If your are unsure about your District you can check here: https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov

As a progressive podcast, we’re supporting Candi King (D) for this seat.

Who's My Legislator?

Join us as we discuss the proposed building of a new juvenile detention center in PWC and it’s implications on our community. Let’s address the school to prison pipeline.
Listen to episodes 5 & 6 for the two part conversation. Be sure to share and tell us what you think!

Democratic Primary for 2nd House District is TODAY - VOTE @ Freedom High School 9am - 6pm (Drive-Thru). Voter turnout in special elections/primaries is ridiculously low - let’s change that!

A great number of comments calling for increased teacher/admin diversity, resolving inequities in access & addressing over policing of Brown & Black kids in tonight’s community forum for the Superintendent Search.
Please add your voices on Thursday @6 pm (see earlier posts).
In addition to the comments above, we’re advocating for:
-A superintendent that reflects the lived experiences of many in this County
-Someone who commits to diversifying the KLC and desegregating our schools
-Someone who calls for equity esp. w/regard to East/West
-Someone who enacts reformative justice practices

The more people that speak to these issues, the more weight they will get.

If you can watch the BOCS Meeting, please do. Or watch the recording after to make sure you see who speaks, what communities and experiences they represent and what they say.

ATTN (basically everyone): read the whole thing, pls.

PWCS is currently looking for a new Superintendent. This last happened ~ 15 yrs ago - Our County looks very diff. from then & we are now much more aware of some of the systemic issues that plague us. Let's make sure the search reflects that.

HERE'S WHERE YOU COME IN...
1. Take the survey put out by the hiring agency by Dec. 10th:
https://surveymonkey.com/r/5G3SY3Q
2. 2. Speak at a Community Open Forum:
- Tuesday, Dec. 1st 6-8pm
- Thursday, Dec. 3rd 6-8pm
ANYONE can speak (3 min) on what our strengths/challenges are and what you're looking for in a new Super.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bZqwF-SVHk2F4xzg1N5_wc573z0bPl5GgmfOOar7hDRURFkySDBHNzBNTzJVS0FQQ0hUUTdGTklYRi4u
3. Email the firm (BWP) at [email protected] with your priorities.

Folks - We KNOW who gets their voice heard all the time at Board meetings. So, now We NEED to show up. This is a BIG chance to talk school segregation, lack of represent., criminalization, etc.
SPEAK!

Teachers tell your students, kids tell your caretakers, neighbors tell your...other neighbors. This impacts everyone!