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Racial Truth & Reconciliation: Sign-On As A Partner In Solidarity!

Are you a partner in solidarity supportive of the RTR mission and goals? Sign-on as a partner and join the partnership committee. Partnership committee members are authentically committed to the…

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Voices is Hiring! Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is a full-time, exempt position at Voices for Virginia’s Children (Voices), an organization whose mission is to champion public policies that improve the lives of Virginia’s children….

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Racial Truth & Reconciliation Virginia Coalition

The Racial Truth & Reconciliation VA coalition assembles advocates who are committed to racial advocacy and equity work across many sectors to implement the campaign goals. There are five committees to mobilize…

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Virginia Must Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis

Racism is a driving determinant that impacts the social determinant of our personal and public health, family economic security, housing, food security, and education. Whether racism is explicit or implicit,…

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Virginians Must Choose Bravery- 2020 Unity Walk Kickoff RECAP

FRIENDS AND ALLIES IN THE PURSUIT OF RACIAL HEALING and SOCIAL JUSTICE joined Racial Truth & Reconciliation Virginia, Coming to the Table- RVA, Black Lives Matter 804, Broken Men Foundation,…

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Prioritizing Children’s Mental Health During Special Session

COVID-19 isn’t just affecting our physical health and daily life—it’s also wrecking havoc on the mental health of our children and families. Whether it’s a lack of access to mental…

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Seeds of Hope Become Trees of Change

Guest Author: Dr. Janice Underwood, Ph.D, Commonwealth of Virginia’s Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Contact tracing. Social distancing. Coronavirus testing. All once nebulous phrases, now familiar and used in…

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Governor Recognizes Virginia’s First Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week: 8/2-8/8/20

On August 2nd, the Governor of Virginia declared Virginia’s first Racial Truth and Reconciliation Week. Every Virginian must reckon with the state’s historical past and make intentional efforts to reconcile…

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Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week Event Descriptions & Info: 8/2-8/8/20

Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week Event Links & Descriptions View the RTRW program – engage with us on Facebook, Twitter, & Intagram throughout the week using the hashtag #RTRW2020. July 31st …

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Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week: An Overview of Child Well-being and Equitable Research Practices

At Voices for Virginia’s Children we help all children in Virginia thrive, particularly the most vulnerable. Voices is home to the KIDS COUNT Data Center, a national network funded by…

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