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Today we talk with women in local leadership about the community response to gun violence, the role of funeral services, and the intersection of domestic violence. Our guests today are: Chenice Brown-Johnson, founder of Just C, is a native of Richmond, Va. She started Just C because she experienced what youth of today currently experience and understands the importance of having a trusted adult in their lives. Chenice uses real life triumphs to mentor young people by connecting, developing, and empowering them to heal and flourish. Aside from her passion for youth,… Continue reading Women & Politics: Community Leaders Discussing Gun Violence – Part II

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Hạ Trần – Collective Member of #SoftWebbies (pronouns: my name + they/them + chanh) Based in?Tsenacommacah, Powhatan + Monacan + Manahoac lands Hạ Trần dreams, lives and works as a GRITS + GLITS (Gay* Raised/Living in the South) with hopes for a future where all families are safe, supported, and valued. Hạ is grounded in creative movements for Reproductive Justice and survivor-led healing for/by TLGBQ+ communities. They’re a collective member of SOFT WEB Studio Collective, and comes from years of abortion funding at the Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project and directly supporting TLGBQ+… Continue reading Women & Politics: Community Activism and Care Work

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Dr. Ann Olivarius? Dr. Ann Olivarius is the Chair and Senior Partner of McAllister Olivarius, and Managing Partner of its sister firm, AO Advocates. Ann has over 30 years of experience as a lawyer, financier, philanthropist, writer, and advisor to public figures. With a background in both civil rights law and corporate law, she specializes in cases of discrimination, sexual harassment and assault, and online abuse. She has successfully represented clients against major institutions, ensured that institutions change their practices, and lobbied Parliament to introduce new laws protecting vulnerable people from abuse.… Continue reading Women & Politics: Women Leading

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Kristen Lennox Kristin Lennox (she/her) is the Advocacy and Engagement Manager at Voices for Virginia’s Children. She is responsible for identifying advocacy opportunities; developing traditional, digital, and grassroots engagement and advocacy strategies; and mobilizing advocates to support policy priorities.?Kristin has 5+ years of experience providing community-based mental health services, predominantly responding to crises or traumatic events with young people (2 – 17 years old). She has delivered global workshops and training on themes of trauma-informed care, healing-centered engagement, and de-escalation. Kristin is passionate about increasing equity in community resources and mental health… Continue reading Women & Politics: Women In Community Leadership