Posts Tagged ‘refugees’
Around the Way: Laotian activist reflects on community and the future of civic engagement
As one of the first Laotian refugees to arrive in Richmond, Torm Normpraseurt reflects on two decades of community building and activism.
Read MoreImmigrant community prepares for 2016 election
With less than a year to go before the next presidential election, immigrants have already begun organizing to get out the vote.
Read MoreRichmond City Council supports federal government help for child refugees
The resolution was passed by City Council in a meeting on Tuesday evening, to show support and solidarity for those fleeing violence from Central America. The resolution was merely symbolic, but received unanimous support from all members of the council.
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