Freedom Classic

Honoring the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and celebrating HBCU culture since 1996!

[Freedom Classic @FreedomClassic]

Thank you to all of attendees, participants and sponsors from the past 25 years, as well as @VAUnion1865 and @VSUTrojans for making it all possible! #DreamWithoutLimits.

[Freedom Classic @FreedomClassic]

Still wrapping up your holiday shopping? Give the gift of HBCU culture and grab your tickets to the 2022 Freedom Classic Festival today! #FreedomClassicFestival #VSU #VUU #RVA https://t.co/s7SZFnyzCu

[Freedom Classic @FreedomClassic]

The #FreedomClassicFestival returns to the VSU Multipurpose Center on January 15, 2022 for a doubleheader matchup between VSU and VUU's Men's and Women's basketball teams!
Doors open: 4 p.m.
Women's game: 5 p.m.
Men's game: 7 p.m.
Get your tickets today!
https://t.co/s7SZFnyzCu

[JMI @wearejmi]

https://t.co/yWWdbLOP3Y #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2020 #rbre365 #BLKRVA #WeAreJMI #WeConnectBrandsCulturesandCommunities

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https://t.co/au0kXzQrBe #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2020 #BLKRVA #WeAreJMI #WeConnectBrandsCulturesandCommunities

[JMI @wearejmi]

If you'd like to know more about the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on communities of color, tune into @RichmondCity_HD 's live stream today at 5:30, which features local politicians and personnel from @VCUMassey and @dailyplanetrva. #healthequity

[VCU Health @VCUHealth]

This EMS Week, we extend our deepest gratitude for everything our EMS partners do—for our patients, their families and the world.
🚑 💛 #EMSWeek #EMSstrong #EMS

[Freedom Classic @FreedomClassic]

If you are a high school athlete or college coach, check out​ @STAC_UNCUT. Dubbed “LinkedIn for athletic recruiting,” STAC is a platform that connects young, prospective athletes with college coaches. Click below to learn more.

[JMI @wearejmi]

Congratulations to former JMI employee Bryant Drayton for the successful launch of @STAC_UNCUT, "an online recruiting tool that connects high school athletes with college coaches..." Bryant is a co-founder and the CMO of STAC.

Learn more about STAC:
https://t.co/eTYmIY5FsL

[JMI @wearejmi]

"Dr. Robert Winn, the new director of the VCU Massey Cancer Center, is trying to address the disproportionate toll of the coronavirus in the African American community through a nascent partnership with the area’s black clergy."

Learn more from @RTDNEWS:
https://t.co/3S6hDU8tTm

[JMI @wearejmi]

Another round of COVID-19 testing will be conducted at Community Supermarket (May 11), Southwood Apartments (May 12), and Eastern Henrico Recreation Center (May 14).

Learn more from @NBC12:
https://t.co/wUwTLYX21o

[Freedom Classic @FreedomClassic]

@afrikanafilmrva founder, Enjoli Moon, was recently featured in @blackenterprise! Enjoli spoke at our STEM-ED Connects program in 2018, where she emphasized the power of capturing the African-American experience through film.

Learn more:
https://t.co/bflZ2cHZ7Y

[Richmond Public Schools @RPS_Schools]

Laptop distribution for Elementary school students begins tomorrow! Please go to the school that you attended this school year. See the flyer below for details and feel free to call the RPS
Family Support Line at 804-780-6195 for assistance or questions! #WeAreRPS

[JMI @wearejmi]

"... the RVA Black Restaurant Experience (RVA BRE) launched an online store to help support black-owned businesses in the Richmond area impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions."

@NBC12 shares how you can support local, black-owned restaurants:
https://t.co/7P5sXZZVQc

[VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center @VCUMassey]

Winn added that for the first time in decades, minority issues are affecting the world because everyone has the potential to get sick. https://t.co/k78U0YzHgL

[JMI @wearejmi]

"Dozens of students from a Virginia medical school are doing their part in the fight against coronavirus by volunteering to care for the children of health care workers."

@VCUHealth has some amazing students! Learn more from @nbcwashington:
https://t.co/R9URjAFdS4

[Richmond Public Schools @RPS_Schools]

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, it has become harder for WIC participants to find WIC approved milk and eggs. Options have been expanded to make sure you and your family can get what you need. Visit https://t.co/GzIQVptwtc for details.

[JMI @wearejmi]

If you have not received your Economic Impact Payment and did not file taxes in 2018 or 2019, don't worry! You can still apply for your payment regardless. Learn more from the IRS:
https://t.co/V0KBkV24Zm

[JMI @wearejmi]

"In the wake of COVID-19, the organization is offering a telehealth services to assist children with mental health needs."

If your child is in need of mental health services due to COVID-19, @ChildSaversRVA is offering them online! Learn more from @CBS6:
https://t.co/B9qr9lzkUq

[JMI @wearejmi]

"The giveaway will take place this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Henrico location at the corner of Three Chopt and Cox roads next to the Grapevine restaurant."

We love seeing local businesses help those in need! Learn more from @NBC12:
https://t.co/seWBTbBCFj

[Freedom Classic @FreedomClassic]

"Self-testing will begin at the Rite Aid located at 3210 Boulevard in Colonial Heights on Thursday, April 23."

@riteaid is opening a self-swab testing site for COVID-19 in Colonial Heights. Learn more from @CBS6:
https://t.co/VYk2oJWVFI