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Study Examines Black Virginians’ Economic Outcomes

Economics May 4, 2012

Channel 29 reports that a new study from the University of Virginia finds significant inequalities between black and white Virginians in higher education and the workforce. The report from the Weldon Cooper Center shows African-Americans are falling further behind in some cases. It found that Blacks in Virginia are playing catch-up in the workforce. A [...]

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Exhibit at McGuffey Art Center Highlights Local African-American Artists

Social/Cultural May 4, 2012

Jefferson School African-American Cultural Center’s Andrea Douglas curated “From Backyard Clotheslines to Museum Walls,” with the work of Frank Walker and the late Gerry Mitchell. May 1-May 29, 2012 Opening Reception: May 4, 5:30-7:30p.m. McGuffey Art Center Curated by Andrea Douglas, Ph.D., Executive Director Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

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Forum on Women in Local Politics

Government May 4, 2012

Charlottesville Tomorrow, the League of Women Voters-Charlottesville/Albemarle, and the Junior League of Charlottesville invite you to this free public event on Wednesday, May 9th from 6:30-8 at Sweethaus Cupcakes on West Main. Join former Charlottesville Mayor Nancy O’Brien, current School Board member Colette Blount, and former Albemarle Supervisor Sally Thomas for a discussion moderated by [...]

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Work Groups

Work Groups May 3, 2012

Work Groups consist of those people who have expressed an interest in participating in the action phase process of the Dialogue on Race. There are four Work Groups: Economic Education Government Social/Cultural ROLE OF EACH GROUP 1. Prioritize the Action Items Identify action items as short term, medium term, and long term work 2. Create [...]

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