05/31/2020
Richmond Virginia Branch NAACP
Richmond Virginia Branch NAACP Executive Committee and Membership:
We wanted to make you aware of a press conference that will take place tomorrow, May 31, 2020, related to the concerns arising from the recent murder of Mr. George Floyd and other senseless murders of African Americans within this country. This press conference is being held by RVA Call to Action - Justice for All Committee. Please see below for information about location and time. For those that would like to attend, please make sure you bring a mask and practice social distancing.
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PRESS RELEASE
There will be a Press Conference and a Call to Action Event to address concerns arising from the recent murder of
Mr. George Floyd and the other senseless murders of African Americans by
"law enforcement " in this country.
As we examine the list of the many victims of Injustice, our Question is:
When will this STOP?
Our answer is:
IT MUST STOP NOW !
The community needs to know what can be done NOW, to ensure that Virginia takes a proactive look at systemic racism and how it impacts "Policing".
Issues and Solutions will be presented by area elected officials , law enforcement officers, community activists and the faith community.
The Event is : A Call to Action: " Justice for All"
Sunday May 31, 2020 at 1:00 pm Location: The Richmond Reconciliation Statue - at the corner of 15 th
St.and East Main St.
Richmond , Virginia 23219
Featured Speakers
include:
Del. Delores McQuinn
(Virginia House of Delegates- 70 th District)
Mayor Levar Stoney
City of Richmond
Mr. James Minor
Community Activist
Mr. Jason Kamras,
Superintendent , City of Richmond Public Schools
Rev. Dr. Robert A. Winfree
New Deliverance Tabernacle
Chief William Smith
Richmond Police Dept.
Hon. Shannon Taylor
Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney
Rev. Emanuel Harris, Pres. Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and Vicinities
Rev. Tyrone E. Nelson
Henrico County Board of Supervisors
Others who will be present and standing in support of
"Justice for All" include:
Dr. Cynthia Newbille
Sheriff Antoinette Irving
Mr.Charles Willis
Hon.Birdie Jamison
Hon. Cheryl Burke
***All persons who
plan to attend are
asked to wear facial masks and to practice social distance in accordance with CDC Guidelines due to COVID-19.
****We are encouraging people to watch the event on Facebook Live:
City of Richmond or
Richmond Police Department
We can add any Media pages that plan to Stream the Event Live.
This Event is sponsored by the RVA Call to Action- Justice for All Committee.
Del. Delores McQuinn
William Smith
James Minor
Charles Willis
Birdie Jamison
Robert Winfree
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Thank you,
Garrett Sawyer, Branch Secretary
Richmond Virginia Branch NAACP
Unit #7112