NOVA Coalition

NOVA Coalition The Northern Virginia (NOVA) Coalition is a collaborative of over 30 civic organizations in Northern Virginia.

Founded in August 2008, the NOVA Coalition is a nonpartisan effort created with funds from the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. Past Campaigns Include:

2008 Get out the Vote: NOVA Coalition registered empowered nearly 2000 voters for the 2008 election cycle through grassroots canvassing, media engagement, events and partnering with organizations like the Congressional Black Caucu

s Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, DC, and the National Urban League.

2009 Restore the Vote:
Virginia and Kentucky are the only two states in which voting rights are not restored after completing one’s sentence, unless formerly convicted persons go through an onerous process through the governor. There are 300,000 disenfranchised in Virginia, and African-American men are disproportionately affected. On June 11, 2009 the NOVA Coalition hosted a community forum on voter restoration featuring Adisa Muse, ACLU; Delegate Charniele Herring (VA-46th); Doug Syphax (formerly convicted person); and the forum was moderated by Melanie Campbell, President of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. On December 26, 2009 Lavern Chatman wrote a letter on the importance of restoring voting rights in the Washington Post. In May 2010, Governor Bob McDonnell announced that formerly convicted persons of non-violent felonies would have to wait for two years, instead of three years, to have their rights restored. The Coalition continues to partner with organizations across the commonwealth to educate advocates and empower former felons on this issue.

2010 Census Hard To Count Communities
The NOVA Coalition worked closely with several northern Virginia local governments and the U.S. Census Bureau to increase the number of people who participated in the 2010 Census, particularly hard to count communities. The Coalition held forums, set up tables in the community, and held a Census rally with over 200 attendees. The City of Alexandria had over 70% of its residents participate in the 2010 Census.

2010 Get out the Vote for the Midterm Elections “Trick or Vote”
In the fall of 2010, the NOVA Coalition mobilized close to 100 volunteers to make approximately 4000 voter contacts through calls, pledge cards, and door to door canvassing in partnership with Trick or Vote. The Coalition also launched its first public service announcement encouraging our community to vote.

Virginia ranked 49th in an analysis of inconveniences faced by voters across the country.
10/31/2018

Virginia ranked 49th in an analysis of inconveniences faced by voters across the country.

Just how difficult is it to vote in Virginia? New research suggests the state ranks towards the bottom when it comes to Election Day barriers.

The State of Black Northern Virginia 2018. Thank you to all who were able to attend and participate. Special thanks to o...
06/24/2018

The State of Black Northern Virginia 2018. Thank you to all who were able to attend and participate. Special thanks to our wonderful panelists and moderators: Keshaun Clark, Ken and Detra Moorman, Kezia Williams, Ramunda Lark Young, Kofi Annan, Victoria Clark, Traci DeShazor and Monica Reid. Thank you to those who partnered with the NOVA Coalition: the Northern Virginia Urban League Young Professionals Network, Shiloh Baptist Church, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Northern Virginia Chapter, and the Fairfax County NAACP.

06/22/2018

Thank you to all who were able to tonight’s 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia. Special thanks to our moderators and panelists and all who were on the program. Stay tuned for highlights and photos!

[SOBN 2018 Speaker Highlight] We are pleased to have Keshaun R. Clark, Vice President for Business Development at the Na...
06/20/2018

[SOBN 2018 Speaker Highlight] We are pleased to have Keshaun R. Clark, Vice President for Business Development at the National Capital Bank of Washington, join us this Thursday for the 2018 State of Black Nothern Virginia. Based in the Bank's newest office location in the Courthouse community of Arlington, Virginia, Clark will focus on establishing and growing business relationships and community partnerships. With two decades in the retail banking industry, Clark brings extensive experience in business development, relationship building and community engagement.

You can register for the 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia at sobn2018.eventbrite.com.

[SOBN 2018 Speaker Highlight] We are pleased to have Traci DeShazor, Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, join us this ...
06/19/2018

[SOBN 2018 Speaker Highlight] We are pleased to have Traci DeShazor, Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, join us this Thursday for the 2018 State of Black Nothern Virginia. She was appointed to this role by Governor Terry McAuliffe in June of 2016 and reappointed by Governor Ralph Northam. Prior to that, Traci served as Deputy Director of the Virginia Office of Intergovernmental Affairs for Governor McAuliffe and as the African American Outreach Coordinator for McAuliffe for Governor. A native of Danville, Virginia, Traci received her Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Virginia Tech and her Master’s degree in Justice and Legal Studies from Hollins University. Additionally, Traci is a proud graduate of the Virginia Executive Institute and the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership.

You can register for the 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia at sobn2018.eventbrite.com.

[Partnership Hightlight] The Fairfax County NAACP will be partnering with the NOVA Coalition and the Northern Virginia U...
06/19/2018

[Partnership Hightlight] The Fairfax County NAACP will be partnering with the NOVA Coalition and the Northern Virginia Urban League Young Professionals Network on the 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia.

Their mission is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. You can learn more about them by visiting www.fairfaxnaacp.org.

We're glad to have them as partners. You can register for the 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia at sobn2018.eventbrite.com.

[SOBN 2018 Speaker Highlight] We are pleaesd to have Marvin B. Figueroa, Deputy Secretary for Health and Human Resources...
06/18/2018

[SOBN 2018 Speaker Highlight] We are pleaesd to have Marvin B. Figueroa, Deputy Secretary for Health and Human Resources, join us this Thursday at the 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia. Prior to his appointment, Marvin B. Figueroa previously served as the Senior Policy Advisor for Senator Mark R. Warner. In that capacity, he advises the Senator on Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and other health care issues related to the Senator’s role on the Senate Finance Committee.

You can register for the 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia at sobn2018.eventbrite.com.

[Partnership Highlight] We thank Shiloh Baptist Church of Alexandria, VA for their partnership on the 2018 State of Blac...
06/16/2018

[Partnership Highlight] We thank Shiloh Baptist Church of Alexandria, VA for their partnership on the 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia. Shiloh Baptist is serving as the location sponsor for this years event. You can find more information about them at www.shiloh-bc.org.

You can register for the 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia at sobn2018.eventbrite.com.

06/13/2018

[Partnership Highlight] The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter will be partnering with the NOVA Coalition and the Northern Virginia Urban League Young Professionals Network on the 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 organization whose mission is “to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.

We're glad to have them as partners. You can register for the 2018 State of Black Northern Virginia at sobn2018.eventbrite.com.

“Black women are realizing the power of their vote and of their influence..."
02/13/2018

“Black women are realizing the power of their vote and of their influence..."

The massive turnout of African-American women in 2017’s elections was only the start, predicts Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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