Our proposal for a People’s Tribunal on Virginia’s Prisons and Jails, to be held Saturday, October 7. At this hearing, we suggest that distinguished judges would hear testimony on conditions facing prisoners in the state’s prisons and jails.
The Virginia Defender
Established in 2005 as The Richmond Defender, The Virginia Defender is a free community newspaper, published quarterly for the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality. Print distribution is currently 12,000 and statewide. The online publication launched in Summer 2020.
A Proposal for how the Shockoe Bottom Memorial Park can materially benefit the Black Community
Our proposal for how the increased economic activity spurred by the development of the Shockoe Bottom Heritage Campus can be used to benefit the Black community.
Winter/Spring 2023 Issue
The Winter/Spring 2023 issue of The Virginia Defender was published on March 22, 2023.
Jacqueline Luqman on the upcoming “Rage Against the War Machine” demo in DC
Jacqueline Luqman provides her analysis of an antiwar demonstration coming up in Washington DC this Sunday. Read her piece, “Why The Rage Against The War Machine Rally Is #AntiwarSoWhite,” at Black Agenda Report.
ANTIWAR ACTIVIST FACES REPRESSION IN GERMANY
A prominent Berlin antiwar activist, Heinrich Bücker, gave a speech this June in which he criticized the German government’s support for neo-Nazi organizations in Ukraine. As a result, he is now facing charges which carry the possibility of years in prison.
Autumn 2022 Issue
The Autumn 2022 issue of The Virginia Defender was published on December 14, 2022.
Suggestions from prisoners, formerly incarcerated, family members & supporters for issues to be raised at at the 6TH Annual Virginia Prison Justice Rally
Suggestions from prisoners, the formerly incarcerated, their families, and other supporters regarding issues to raise at the 6th annual Virginia Prison Justice Rally.
The Virginia Defender 