Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | Virtual
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Know Your Rights Training

You are cordially invited to a “Know Your Rights” event hosted by ACLU Virginia, featuring special guest Congressman Don Beyer. With the increased immigration enforcement activity in Northern Virginia, this training event is to learn best practices. Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Make sure you and your friends know your rights, how to exercise them, and how to prepare in case you or someone you know is detained. WHAT: Know Your Rights Training WHEN: Thursday, September 18th at 6:30 PM ET WHERE: On Zoom - RSVP HERE for the link! When we know our rights, we can defend them for ourselves and our neighbors. Let's get ready. RSVP NOW to register. Questions must be submitted in advance. Please do so through the registration link. Español Le invitamos a un evento de instrucción para que “Conozca Sus Derechos.” El evento está siendo organizado por la ACLU Virginia, con la participación del congresista Don Beyer. Con el aumento de operativos migratorios en el norte de Virginia, esta instrucción le ayudará a aprender las mejores prácticas. Independientemente de su estatus migratorio, tiene derechos garantizados por la Constitución. Asegúrese de que usted y sus amigos conozcan sus derechos, cómo ejercerlos y cómo prepararse en caso de que usted o alguien que conoce sea detenido. QUÉ: Instrucción Para Que Conozca Sus Derechos CUÁNDO: Jueves, 18 de septiembre a las 6:30PM DÓNDE: Por Zoom - ¡Confirme su asistencia AQUÍ para recibir el enlace! Cuando conocemos nuestros derechos, podemos defenderlos nosotros mismos y a nuestros vecinos. ¡Prepárense! Confirme su asistencia AHORA. Las preguntas deben enviarse por adelantado. Por favor hágalo a través del enlace de registro.
Sep 18, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
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Tabling: Pridefest 2025

Happy Pride! Join ACLU of Virginia in celebrating how far we've come in our collective liberation and recognizing the hard work ahead. We'll be giving out free swag and Spread Trans Joy zines at our tabling events.
Sep 27, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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CLAPback Team Strategy Session - Statewide

Join our newly created CLAP (Community Led Action for the People) Back team for folks statewide. Submit a volunteer form and let us know the CLAPback teams motivated you to volunteer. Our organizers will be in touch!
Oct 07, 2025 | 6:30 PM

Past Events

Event | Virtual
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VRF Power Hour - September

Join Virginians for Reproductive Freedom Power Hour: monthly webinars where VRF will share reproductive updates, explore important topics with key speakers, and offer mini trainings to help you enhance your organizing skills. Learn more: va4reprofreedom.org
Sep 04, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
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CLAPback Team Strategy Session - Richmond/Henrico

Join our newly created CLAP (Community Led Action for the People) Back team for folks in the Richmond and Henrico area. Submit a volunteer form and let us know the CLAPback teams motivated you to volunteer. Our organizers will be in touch!
Aug 23, 2025 | 10:30 AM
Event | Virtual
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CLAPback Team Strategy Session - Newport News/Hampton

Join our newly created CLAP (Community Led Action for the People) Back team for folks in the Hampton Roads and Newport News area. Submit a volunteer form and let us know the CLAPback teams motivated you to volunteer. Our organizers will be in touch!
Aug 21, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
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Send A Love Letter to Trans + Nonbinary Virginians

If you're an ally who cares: Join ACLU of Virginia and Calos Coalition in community to send a message of love and solidarity to trans and nonbinary Virginians, especially the young people who are going back to school next month. Won't be able to make it? Send a message digitally here.
Aug 16, 2025 | 2:30 PM
Event | Virtual
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VRF Power Hour - August

Join Virginians for Reproductive Freedom Power Hour: monthly webinars where VRF will share reproductive updates, explore important topics with key speakers, and offer mini trainings to help you enhance your organizing skills. Learn more: va4reprofreedom.org
Aug 14, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | Virtual
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CLAPback Team Strategy Session - VA Beach

Join our newly created CLAP (Community Led Action for the People) Back team for folks in the Virginia Beach area. Submit a volunteer form and let us know the CLAPback teams motivated you to volunteer. Our organizers will be in touch!
Aug 07, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | Virtual
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Defending Democracy Then and Now: 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

This year marks a monumental milestone in American history—the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Join us for a dynamic virtual webinar that honors the courageous activists, landmark legislation, and enduring legacy that continue to shape our democracy. As we reflect on the progress made and confront the challenges ahead, this celebration is not just about history—it's about the power of civic engagement and the future of voting rights.
Aug 06, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | Virtual
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Update on Passports (and Other Legal IDs) for Trans Virginians

Join the Virginia LGBTQ+ Bar Association for a virtual info session on recent changes for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming Virginians seeking to obtain or update U.S. Passports and other identity documents. We will begin with a legal update from board members Wyatt Rolla, Esq. with ACLU of Virginia and Alexandra Lydon, Esq. with Legal Services of Northern Virginia, followed by plenty of time for Q&A with attendees.
Jul 31, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
Over a blue background is text that says, "Virginians for Reproductive Freedom." In the bottom right corner is the state of Virginia with a checkmark in it.

VRF Power Hour - July

Join Virginians for Reproductive Freedom Power Hour: monthly webinars where VRF will share reproductive updates, explore important topics with key speakers, and offer mini trainings to help you enhance your organizing skills. Learn more: va4reprofreedom.org
Jul 16, 2025 | 6:30 PM