“Excuse Me, I’m Speaking”
are the infamous buzz words that followed the 2021 Vice Presidential debates. They were how Vice President Kamala Harris took back the microphone and reclaimed her voice. The words will forever go down in history. Inspired by Madame Vice President, this space is used to reassert the female voice and power.
Public Speaking Engagements & Speeches
Restorative justice in Virginia
Many agencies in Virginia are looking for ways to beat the street. With its roots in Mennonite practices, restorative justice seeks to break cycles of recidivism and incarceration. Restorative justice is a practice that originated in the 1970s. But how does it work, and why is it being used? Many agencies turn to it as a practice in an effort to reduce punitive measures.
Women & Politics with Chlo’e Edwards + Some Post Debate Review with Sheri and Carol
Sheri Shannon is the host Women and Politics to bring women together to talk about how they are engaging in politics, what they want out of their representatives and how women are changing communities. Women and Politics airs weekly on Thursdays at noon on WRIR-LP 97.3 FM and streams on wrir.org. Carol Olson and Mara Guyer produce.
Could Virginia soon offer free breakfast and lunch to all students?
Lawmakers are considering picking up the tab for breakfast and lunch at public schools across Virginia.
For many students in Virginia schools, there's no such thing as a free lunch. But Senator Danica Roem and Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker want to change that. They're carrying legislation that would require all schools to offer a free breakfast and a free lunch to every student. Chlo'e Edwards at New Virginia Majority told lawmakers about her own experience.
LET'S TALK: Your Vote and Reproductive Justice in Virginia | Birth in Color
In this episode, we dive into the critical intersection of 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮. Our esteemed panel includes:
- Galina Varchena, Policy Director, Birth in Color RVA
- LaTwyla Mathias, Executive Director, Progress Virginia
- Khenia Haro-Perez, State Policy Manager, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice - Virginia
- Chlo'e Edwards, Policy Director, New Virginia Majority
Join us for this engaging discussion where we explore the powerful connection between your vote and reproductive justice. Your vote is your voice, and it plays a crucial role in ensuring the reproductive health rights of every Virginian.
Legislation to add more mental health professionals in schools advances
Several organizations testified in support of the legislation, citing troubling statistics like “one in three children have experienced feelings of tension, worry and depletion within the clinical range” or that suicide has become a leading cause of death for Americans ages 10-24.
Chloe Edwards, policy director for the New Virginia Majority and a member of the Fund Our Schools coalition, said the bill was a priority for the coalition.
2023 MLK Celebration: Changemakers of Today Panel Discussion
Listen to Dr. Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, moderate a panel discussion on Martin Luther King Jr. and Wyatt T. Walker's legacies with Kalia Harris, Joh Gehlbach, Shira Greer, and Chlo’e Edwards.
Racism Challenging Perceptions: Progress and Promises
VPM launched Racism: Challenging Perceptions in 2020 to explore the social, cultural and economic impact of racism on our community. Through conversations with local experts and leaders, we look at the disparities racism creates within our systems including: education, wealth building and housing. We encourage participants to use the information from the series to have authentic and informed dialogue with family members and friends on race and racism.
Story Center: Destiny's Flow
Destiny's Flow is a creative storytelling piece that addresses the intersection of navigating the hustle and frenzy of capitalism, overcoming childhood trauma, and combatting racism and oppression. This piece speaks to transitioning from the hustle and frenzy addiction to a process that fosters hustle and flow in addition to healing. The narrator is navigating the chaotic process of healing, meeting her basic needs, and achieving her purpose, which is achieving equity and justice for all people.
Henrico citizens urge supervisors to reconsider implementation of civilian review board
The creation of an effective civilian review board with authentic people power is “a fundamental aspect of democracy,” Chlo’e Edwards, president of Black Lives Matter 804, told supervisors.
Uplifting Voices: Chlo'e Edwards and Aaliyana Carr
Voices for Virginia's Children, through their Uplifting Voices series and in celebration of Black History Month, interviewed cousins, Chlo'e Edwards and Aaliyana Carr (student and youth advocate) about what led them to discover their voice, where they see their advocacy leading them, and more.
Public Statements
'People power': Henrico residents urge Board of Supervisors to create police civilian review board.
In first year on the job, Henrico's police chief is working to increase transparency and strengthen community relationships.
Black Lives Matter 804, Urban League Young Professionals to hold march in Henrico’s West End June 5.
Richmond, Henrico among first in Va. to release equity data for recent cases, vaccinations.
Williamsburg Regional Library, William & Mary focus on anti-racism for second annual ‘One Book One Community’ program
State Senate committee advances resolution declaring racism a health crisis in Virginia.
COVID-19 Will Inflict Trauma On Virginia's Children. Analysts Don't Yet Know How Bad It Will Be.
