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#takeaknee4justice
by Brian On August 26, 2016, before the 2016 election, NFL player Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem of a preseason game to raise awareness…
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The “Appomattox” statue isn’t history
by Jonathan Krall Like many other Civil War monuments, the Appomattox statue was erected during the Jim Crow era for the purpose of intimidating African Americans into submitting. In…
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Alexandria City Council takes a stand on Healthcare
by Sarah On September 12, the Alexandria City Council unanimously passed a resolution entitled, “Regarding Affordable and Attainable Health Care in the City of Alexandria: A resolution to protect…
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No Is Not Enough
by Jonathan Krall We follow the daily news with a sense of horror. Some of us tune in to the Politically Reactive podcast, where two comedians help us make sense…
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Anti-Fascist Protest FAQ (frequently asked questions)
by Jonathan Krall Q: Huh? A: We in Grassroots Alexandria, along with our allies in Christ Church and other groups, hold rallies to oppose white supremacy and Fascism…
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Educating Myself
by Jonathan Krall This post is personal. I’ve been reading a lot of books and attending a lot of meetings. A constant theme has been “intersectionality.” Intersectionality is…
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Friends and Neighbors Working Together
