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Roanoke County Democratic Committee
Roanoke County Democratic Committee
The power of assumptions.

In 2023 we need more conversations, more listening, and more understanding.

We need less hate, assumptions, and hateful rhetoric.

Let's create a better world together. 🌈

Roanoke County Democratic Committee
Roanoke County Democratic Committee
We're all pretty familiar by now with the fact that our teachers are underpaid, but did you know that Virginia is the third worst in the nation when it comes to the teacher pay gap?
(https://www.epi.org/publication/teacher-pay-penalty-2022)

Virginia's former superintendent, Jillian Balow, will be receiving $266,213 in 24 semi-monthly settlement payments over the next year...
https://roanoke.com/former-state-superintendent-gets-settlement-equal-to-year-of-salary/article_04010e94-c84b-11ed-bf61-8bb85d4ea627.html
Roanoke County Democratic Committee
Roanoke County Democratic Committee is with Jefferson Center and 3 others.
Get ready, Roanoke! 🎀

The Roanoke City Gun Violence Prevention Commission and TAP are excited to present a night of youth talent at the Jefferson Center.

Join them to support the outstanding youth performers and participants!
Roanoke County Democratic Committee
Roanoke County Democratic Committee
THE VA NAACP NEEDS US!

How can you help?

First- Leave a public comment on this website
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https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1O0hDq1jYh2LkR8

Second-On Thursday, March 16, starting at 6:30 pm, a public hearing will take place in Roanoke (101 Shenandoah Ave NE) to oppose the proposed 2023 Virginia History and Social Studies revisions. If you plan to attend the NAACP needs you to fill out this form.
⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf24mhE725y7CbgBwrONIR3dTyFqkvpgTADJuqUKriWAMw53w/viewform

Additional Resources to understand:

https://www.historians.org/news-and-advocacy/action-alert-%E2%80%93-public-review-of-virginia-history-and-social-science-standards-of-learning?_zs=u2c1b&_zl=x8FU3

https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/kimberle-crenshaw-black-history-uncensored-rcna68880

https://www.democracynow.org/2023/2/6/kimberle_crenshaw_black_studies_censorship
Roanoke County Democratic Committee
Roanoke County Democratic Committee
LADIES! Check this out!

The new cohort starts in 2024.
Roanoke County Democratic Committee
Roanoke County Democratic Committee
We had a great time walking in the Roanoke St. Patrick's Day Parade with Roanoke City Democratic Committee and Salem VA Democratic Committee! πŸ€πŸŒˆπŸ’™

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