Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality

IMMIGRANT SUPPORT The New Virginia Majority, Richmond Tenants Union, and Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality, along with other allied groups are hosting a rent party this Saturday, February 7th from 7-11pm at Studio Two Three! Our goal is to raise $10,000 with all proceeds directly supporting families who are currently under threat of eviction by the city. This need is urgent so limited presale tickets available. Purchase on Venmo  @richmond -tenants. Tickets available at the door. Please bring cash for drinks, raffles and more! Thank you to our generous DJs and performers for gifting us with their time & talents! Thanks to the individuals, groups and businesses that are making this event happen. Get your dance on and stand up for your neighbors! We protect us. ————————— ¡New Virginia Majority, Richmond Tenants Union y Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality, junto con otros grupos aliados, estamos organizando una fiesta benéfica este sábado 7 de f...

SUNDAY, JAN. 18: EMERGENCY PROTEST: ICE OUT! In response to reports of a large influx of ICE agents, Richmond-area immigrants rights activists to hold rally In response to a noticeably sharp increase in the presence of ICE agents in the Richmond area, local immigrant rights organizations are calling for a rally at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 at Richmond’s Monroe Park, in the 600 block of West Main Street. The organizations co-sponsoring the rally are Virginia Immigrants for Life, Liberation, Autonomy and Solidarity (VILLAS) and The Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality.  Credible sources have reported that the federal government has sent around 180 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to Richmond as of Friday, Jan. 16. ICE has been here for years and recently has been more visible on the streets, but this seems to be a sharp escalation in their numbers.  We’re holding the rally to call on state and local elected officials including Gov. Abigail Spanberger and R...