Sunrise RVA

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Youth-led movement fighting for climate justice & a Green New Deal | Richmond, VA hub | on unceded Powhatan Land 🌇 https://linktr.ee/SunriseRVA

**Alt-text:** Screenshot of a social media post from verified user @cherokeeallyse, posted 6 hours ago from Virginia. The post has a dark background with white text and reads: "Virginia is now facing expanding extreme drought conditions. Mandatory water restrictions are already in effect in several communities, the groundwater levels are dropping across Virginia, & much of the Commonwealth is well below normal rainfall.... So....why are we still rolling out massive water intensive data centers across our state? Why aren't our Representatives listening to us? 1/3" Below the text are engagement metrics showing 380 likes, 44 comments, 84 reposts, and 9 shares. The Threads app logo appears in the bottom right corner.
This is a colorful advocacy flyer calling for support of immigrant students and families in **RPS (Richmond Public Schools)**. **Overall look & tone** * Warm, illustrated style with teal, yellow, and orange backgrounds * Cartoon illustrations of diverse families with children, emphasizing unity and care * Bold, friendly fonts mixed with handwritten-style emphasis words **Main headline (top)** * **“KEEP RPS FAMILIES TOGETHER & FUND OUR SCHOOLS!”** **Key messages** The flyer lists demands and needs in two sections: **For immigrant students & families:** * Clear information on how RPS schools are protecting them * **More mental health services** (explicitly opposing a 30% cut) * Easy access to legal and community support **For teachers & staff:** * Clear guidance on how to support families in crisis * Follow-through on the RPS Immigration Policy * Fully funded school-based teaching and support positions **Call to action** * **“TELL RPS TO CONDEMN ICE & PROTECT OUR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES”** * Instructions to email **[speakers@rvaschools.net](mailto:speakers@rvaschools.net)** to speak at the meeting **Event details (bottom center)** * **RPS School Board Meeting** * **Tuesday, Feb. 3rd** * **6pm @ City Hall** **Additional emphasis** * A “**SHOW UP!**” callout with an arrow pointing to the meeting info * A bold slogan bubble reading **“ICE OUT OF RPS!”** Overall, the image is a clear, community-focused protest/organizing flyer urging people to attend a school board meeting and advocate for immigrant protections and school funding.
This image is a flyer from the **Virginia Education Association (VEA)** and the **Richmond Education Association (REA)** criticizing proposed changes by RPS (Richmond Public Schools) Superintendent Jason Kamras to collective bargaining policies. It claims the proposals would **undercut workers’ rights** in several ways: * **Attacking free speech and labor rights:** Employees could be charged with an “Unfair Labor Practice” for behavior that negatively impacts the work environment, potentially punishing free speech. * **Eliminating due process:** Accused employees or unions wouldn’t get a hearing, and the School Board would decide guilt without a neutral third party. * **Creating trigger mechanisms that cut employee pay:** If RPS doesn’t get full funding for negotiated raises, those portions of the contract become void, forcing workers back to renegotiate. * **Restricting the scope of bargaining:** RPS wants to limit future negotiations to only two topics and exclude others like disciplinary policies. The flyer calls these changes “egregious attacks” on workers’ rights and urges people to **take action** by contacting the School Board to “stop the union busting.” A QR code is included for people to get involved.
A fall themed poster graphic with dates for several garden planting activities this month: October 1, Ernest Road planting 11-2 October 4, Stockton garden workday 10-1 October 24, Blackwell garden planting 10-1 November 15, Boushall Middle garden planting 9-1
The image is a rally announcement flyer. On the left side, there is a red stop-sign-shaped graphic with the words: "STOP UNION BUSTING" written in bold white letters. On the right side, against a dark blue background, it provides event details in bold white text: "RALLY BEFORE THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OCT. 6 • 5PM 900 E BROAD ST." The design is simple and direct, emphasizing opposition to union-busting and calling people to attend the rally before the school board meeting.
This image is a flyer promoting a Community Clean-Up event at Gillies Creek Park. The flyer includes the following details: Event Title: Join us for a Community Clean-Up at Gillies Creek Park Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 9–11 AM Location: Meet at the intersection of Government Rd & Stoney Run Rd Organizers: Sunrise RVA DSA Eco-Socialists Visuals: At the center, there’s an illustration of people picking up trash, sweeping, and placing litter into recycling bags and bins, with the Earth in the background symbolizing environmental care. Two notes on either side highlight: "Trash bags and gloves provided!" "Newcomers welcome! Bring a friend!" Tagline at the bottom: "Pick up trash. Build community. Make the world a better place." The overall design uses bold, colorful text (red, yellow, black) with an inviting and eco-friendly theme.
The image is a flyer titled “Stop the Chesterfield Gas Plant: Next Steps & Action Guide.” It is an informational guide urging people to take action against Dominion’s proposed gas plant in Chesterfield, Virginia. Main Points: Dominion plans to build a massive gas plant in Chesterfield, which is the first of six planned across Virginia. The flyer argues that this project would: Lock communities into fossil fuel dependence for decades Pollute air Increase family energy bills Deepen environmental injustices in already burdened communities Call to Action: The flyer lists two main ways to fight back — by submitting comments to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). SCC Hearing Details: Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23 at 10:00 AM Location: SCC 2nd Floor Evidentiary Courtroom, 1300 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219 Instructions: Wear red to show unity Sign up to speak by Monday, Sept 16 at 5:00 PM at the SCC website (URL and case number provided: Case No. PUR-2025-00037) Signing up ensures comments go on the record, whether in person or by phone Speaking time: up to 5 minutes, callers are taken in order of registration Visuals: Top-left corner: A circular logo with text “NO NEW GAS PLANTS” and an image of a crossed-out gas plant symbol. Bold headline in a red banner: “Stop the Chesterfield Gas Plant: Next Steps & Action Guide”