@ZirconnGreen Gerson de Melo Machado, 19 years old, had schizophrenia and faced severe psychiatric disorders that were not being adequately treated. His family and the guardian counselor said the act stemmed from a psychotic episode and a loss of awareness. A tragic situation, unfortunately.
@ScVanValkenburg Most renters would save $ from buying a home. Paying $2.2K in rent alone has me feeling stuck in the rental market with little left for saving. While I’d love to buy a home, how can we make that happen for renters like me?! I’ll totally invite you to the closing Senator! 🥳🏡🔑
So honored to be recognized alongside so many amazing people!
I feel blessed to do what I am called to do. Many are called, but few are chosen.
This journey hasn’t been easy but one of deep healing and transformation. 🦋🩵
Representing BLM's Policy pillar, this year's Advocate Award recipient, @chloeiedwards, is advancing solutions rooted in healing and policy change. Through youth organizing and coalition building, she helped advance landmark restorative justice reforms that are reshaping how Virginia schools support students.
Chlo'e, thank you for reminding us that policy is most powerful when it's rooted in the voices, experiences, and wisdom of the communities it serves. 💐
#BLMAwards2026
The Dreamers & Disruptors Awards are a reflection of that, recognizing extraordinary leaders whose work reflects our foundational pillars and the countless ways Black communities continue to dream, organize, heal, create, advocate, and build.
Join us in giving these changemakers their flowers. 💐 👏🏾
Thirteen years later, the work continues because the people never stopped.
As we celebrate 13 years of Black Lives Matter, we're reminded that this movement has always lived in the people.
Introducing the 2026 Dreamers & Disruptors Award Recipients. 🏆
#BLMAwards2026
A group called Marijuana Justice — a coalition of marijuana advocacy organizations — obtained enforcement cannabis enforcement stats through a FOIA request that, it argues, “proves that legalization has not ended racially biased marijuana policing."
https://t.co/Eiki9j0wpJ
Alright, y’all come out and support my aunty @SenLouiseLucas ! I’ll be out of town in Nashville, but I’m proud of our matriarch for standing strong — for the nieces, the nephews, the sisters, the cousins, the grandbabies. Aunty, do the damn thing cuz that’s what the fam do! 🙏🏽
Virginia faces a major decision: should data centers keep receiving ~$2 billion a year in tax exemptions while families shoulder the costs?
Join @thedrmikejones and me on Tuesday. It's our duty to protect Virginians & we want to hear from you.
https://t.co/2tqHpU80Fl
Wrapped up my Crisis-to-Care: Healing-Centered BIPOC Leaders Cohort today. We ended with a Sawubona circle - “we see you.” One of the elders said she’d been praying for me the whole call. Whew. Even the folks holding everyone else need someone holding them too. 🖤
Let’s be clear. NOVA is the CAPITAL of data centers and VA is home to 600+ (far exceeding other states). It’s time to make them pay their fair share. They also need to be held accountable to the cumulative health impacts on the environment. This can’t wait.
Let me be clear. There will not be a budget with Glenn Youngkin’s Data Center tax breaks in it. Glenn drove up YOUR utility bills to give tax breaks to data centers. Strong as battleship steel, I will fight for affordability for the people and encourage Gov Spanberger to join me.
@OMbulletpoint Right data centers are sucking all the power from the grid, but data solutions are the solution to power generation infrastructure? I need you to understand you’re not making any sense.
@NoVA_Campaigns@SenLouiseLucas Andddd?? That doesn’t change the fact that these corporations should pay their fair share to create $1B+ revenue that this great state needs!!
Salary history should not determine future pay when you are fully qualified for a job.
After working on it for 10 years, my bill SB215 ensures fair pay by prohibiting employers from asking job applicants their salary history, requiring salary ranges to be posted in job listings.