MMPCDC Adopts Resolution, Calling on Virginia’s Governor to Affirm that Transgender Troops May Serve Openly in the Virginia National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard, and Virginia Defense Force, on July 17, 2019
RESOLUTION OF THE MANASSAS AND MANASSAS PARK CITIES DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE CALLING ON VIRGINIA’S GOVERNOR TO AFFIRM THAT TRANSGENDER TROOPS MAY SERVE OPENLY IN THE VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD, VIRGINIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD, AND VIRGINIA DEFENSE FORCE WHEREAS, on July 26, 2017, President Donald Trump announced via Twitter that the United States Government would implement a ban on transgender people from serving in the United States Armed Forces by reversing existing policy…
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Equality Virginia’s PWC Proud Events, June 17, 19, and 21
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Equality Virginia has scheduled three events in Manassas and Prince William County between June 17 and 21. All LGBT residents and allies are encouraged to participate. On Saturday, June 17, Equality Means Business will recognize and celebrate LGBT-friendly businesses in downtown Manassas, starting at Bad Wolf Public House, 9406 Battle St, Manassas at 11:00 am. On Monday, June 19, help fill the Manassas City Council Chambers at 7:15 pm, when…
Read more...Liberty Street Historic Marker Dedication, Sunday, February 26 at 4 PM
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Please join the Prince William NAACP for a Black History Month Celebration, at the corner of Liberty and Prince William Streets in downtown Manassas at 4 pm on Sunday, February 26, as the City of Manassas installs an historic marker commemorating historic Liberty Street and the location of the first African-American public school in Manassas. Several distinguished guests will acknowledge the contributions of this historically African-American neighborhood. A reception with…
Read more...Two bills aiming to limit transgender Virginians in bathrooms and schools KILLED in House subcommittee
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The following is an GayRVA.com article from January 19th. Thank goodness there are delegates with some common sense for killing discriminatory policies: Two bills aiming to limit transgender people in the Commonwealth failed a House subcommittee hearing today. The two bills, authored by Manassas Republican Delegate Bob Marshall, had made headlines in the wake of similar bills causing economic and social fallout for North Carolina. First up was HB 1612, also known as…
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State Office Building Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Barbara Johns
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Governor McAuliffe Announces Renovated Office Building on Capitol Square to Be Named after Civil Rights Pioneer Barbara Johns Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Terry McAuliffe FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2017 Governor McAuliffe Announces Renovated Office Building on Capitol Square to Be Named after Civil Rights Pioneer Barbara Johns RICHMOND–Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that the newly renovated state building located at 202 N. 9th Street on Capitol…
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