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Youth-led movement fighting for climate justice & a Green New Deal | Richmond, VA hub | on unceded Powhatan Land 🌇 linktr.ee/SunriseRVA

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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
#Virginia is now seeing exceptional drought across most of the state. Yet our elected leaders continue allowing water-intensive data centers to set up shop and decimate our environment.


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Screenshot of a social media post from verified user @cherokeeallyse, posted 6 hours ago from Virginia. The post has a dark background with white text and reads: "Virginia is now facing expanding extreme drought conditions. Mandatory water restrictions are already in effect in several communities, the groundwater levels are dropping across Virginia, & much of the Commonwealth is well below normal rainfall.... So....why are we still rolling out massive water intensive data centers across our state? Why aren't our Representatives listening to us? 1/3" Below the text are engagement metrics showing 380 likes, 44 comments, 84 reposts, and 9 shares. The Threads app logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
#NoKings protest next Saturday at Monroe Park! #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This week’s calendar of events! #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
#NoWar 🚫 End American imperialism
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
This week's community calendar! #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Shame on @vademocrats.bsky.social for caving to data center and fossil fuel companies. Once again, the two party duopoly fails it's citizens. #Virginia #NoDataCenters
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Important #RVA school board meeting coming up that we need folks to show up for! We need RPS to condemn I.C.E. and protect our immigrant families! Tuesday, 2/3 at 6pm at City Hall. #RVA
This is a colorful advocacy flyer calling for support of immigrant students and families in **RPS (Richmond Public Schools)**.

**Overall look & tone**

* Warm, illustrated style with teal, yellow, and orange backgrounds
* Cartoon illustrations of diverse families with children, emphasizing unity and care
* Bold, friendly fonts mixed with handwritten-style emphasis words

**Main headline (top)**

* **“KEEP RPS FAMILIES TOGETHER & FUND OUR SCHOOLS!”**

**Key messages**
The flyer lists demands and needs in two sections:

**For immigrant students & families:**

* Clear information on how RPS schools are protecting them
* **More mental health services** (explicitly opposing a 30% cut)
* Easy access to legal and community support

**For teachers & staff:**

* Clear guidance on how to support families in crisis
* Follow-through on the RPS Immigration Policy
* Fully funded school-based teaching and support positions

**Call to action**

* **“TELL RPS TO CONDEMN ICE & PROTECT OUR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES”**
* Instructions to email **[speakers@rvaschools.net](mailto:speakers@rvaschools.net)** to speak at the meeting

**Event details (bottom center)**

* **RPS School Board Meeting**
* **Tuesday, Feb. 3rd**
* **6pm @ City Hall**

**Additional emphasis**

* A “**SHOW UP!**” callout with an arrow pointing to the meeting info
* A bold slogan bubble reading **“ICE OUT OF RPS!”**

Overall, the image is a clear, community-focused protest/organizing flyer urging people to attend a school board meeting and advocate for immigrant protections and school funding.
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Lot of opportunities coming up in February to oppose the data center epidemic! #NoDataCenters #RVA #Virginia
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
This week’s community calendar is up! #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
This week‘s community calendar #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
This week’s community calendar is up! #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Shame on #RVA Richmond Public Schools leaders for reducing labor rights for RPS employees! See graphics below for who sided with workers and who voted against union rights.
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
This week’s community calendar 📅 #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Apologies for the delay; here is this week’s calendar of events #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Richmond Public Schools is not negotiating in good faith on a collective bargaining agreement that would give RPS employees the pay and benefits they deserve. The School Board and City Council need to hear from you! #RVA
This image is a flyer from the **Virginia Education Association (VEA)** and the **Richmond Education Association (REA)** criticizing proposed changes by RPS (Richmond Public Schools) Superintendent Jason Kamras to collective bargaining policies.

It claims the proposals would **undercut workers’ rights** in several ways:

* **Attacking free speech and labor rights:** Employees could be charged with an “Unfair Labor Practice” for behavior that negatively impacts the work environment, potentially punishing free speech.
* **Eliminating due process:** Accused employees or unions wouldn’t get a hearing, and the School Board would decide guilt without a neutral third party.
* **Creating trigger mechanisms that cut employee pay:** If RPS doesn’t get full funding for negotiated raises, those portions of the contract become void, forcing workers back to renegotiate.
* **Restricting the scope of bargaining:** RPS wants to limit future negotiations to only two topics and exclude others like disciplinary policies.

The flyer calls these changes “egregious attacks” on workers’ rights and urges people to **take action** by contacting the School Board to “stop the union busting.” A QR code is included for people to get involved.
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Join @richmonddsa.bsky.social for Canvassing 101 on November 16th 1-3 at Ginter Park Public Library #RVA to hone your campaign skills!
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Here’s your weekly Sunrise calendar! #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Weekly Sunrise community calendar is up! #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Hate has no place in #RVA. Let’s get these transphobic billboards down 👇
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Here are a few coming up this month into early November! #RVA
A fall themed poster graphic with dates for several garden planting activities this month: October 1, Ernest Road planting 11-2
October 4, Stockton garden workday 10-1
October 24, Blackwell garden planting 10-1
November 15, Boushall Middle garden planting 9-1
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Sunrise Richmond condemns efforts by the Richmond School Board to undermine and reverse the union rights recently won by RPS employees. If you’re able to, please attend the rally before the School Board meeting tomorrow to demand that RPS respect the collective bargaining agreement #RVA
The image is a rally announcement flyer.
On the left side, there is a red stop-sign-shaped graphic with the words:
"STOP UNION BUSTING" written in bold white letters.
On the right side, against a dark blue background, it provides event details in bold white text:
"RALLY BEFORE THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
OCT. 6 • 5PM
900 E BROAD ST."
The design is simple and direct, emphasizing opposition to union-busting and calling people to attend the rally before the school board meeting.
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Look at all the trash that was picked up this morning at Gillies Creek Park! Keeping #RVA clean!
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Join Sunrise and @richmonddsa.bsky.social Eco-Socialist Working Group for a trash clean up at Gillies Creek Park on Saturday, October 4th from 9 to 11am! Trash bags and gloves provided. #RVA
This image is a flyer promoting a Community Clean-Up event at Gillies Creek Park.
The flyer includes the following details:
Event Title: Join us for a Community Clean-Up at Gillies Creek Park
Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 9–11 AM
Location: Meet at the intersection of Government Rd & Stoney Run Rd
Organizers:
Sunrise RVA
DSA Eco-Socialists
Visuals:
At the center, there’s an illustration of people picking up trash, sweeping, and placing litter into recycling bags and bins, with the Earth in the background symbolizing environmental care.
Two notes on either side highlight:
"Trash bags and gloves provided!"
"Newcomers welcome! Bring a friend!"
Tagline at the bottom:
"Pick up trash. Build community. Make the world a better place."
The overall design uses bold, colorful text (red, yellow, black) with an inviting and eco-friendly theme.
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Check this week’s community calendar 📅 #RVA
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Want to know more about how you can help stop Dominion’s dirty gas plant? Important dates and deadlines outlined below! We need massive amounts of public comment submitted to DEQ and the SCC! #RVA #Virginia
The image is a flyer titled “Stop the Chesterfield Gas Plant: Next Steps & Action Guide.” It is an informational guide urging people to take action against Dominion’s proposed gas plant in Chesterfield, Virginia.
Main Points:
Dominion plans to build a massive gas plant in Chesterfield, which is the first of six planned across Virginia.
The flyer argues that this project would:
Lock communities into fossil fuel dependence for decades
Pollute air
Increase family energy bills
Deepen environmental injustices in already burdened communities
Call to Action:
The flyer lists two main ways to fight back — by submitting comments to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
SCC Hearing Details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23 at 10:00 AM
Location: SCC 2nd Floor Evidentiary Courtroom, 1300 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Instructions:
Wear red to show unity
Sign up to speak by Monday, Sept 16 at 5:00 PM at the SCC website (URL and case number provided: Case No. PUR-2025-00037)
Signing up ensures comments go on the record, whether in person or by phone
Speaking time: up to 5 minutes, callers are taken in order of registration
Visuals:
Top-left corner: A circular logo with text “NO NEW GAS PLANTS” and an image of a crossed-out gas plant symbol.
Bold headline in a red banner: “Stop the Chesterfield Gas Plant: Next Steps & Action Guide”This is the second page of the flyer titled “Stop the Chesterfield Gas Plant: Next Steps & Action Guide.” It provides additional ways for people to take action against the proposed Dominion gas plant.
Key Sections:
Alternative Ways to Participate in SCC Hearing (Sept 23):
If you cannot attend in person, you can testify by phone.
Register by: Monday, Sept 16 at 5:00 PM
Link: [SCC website link provided]
Case #: PUR-2025-00037
You will be called in the order you registered (up to 5 minutes each).
You can testify from home or work.
If you cannot attend or speak by phone, you can submit written comments by Sept 16 at NoGasPlant.org.
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):
Public Hearing Date: Tuesday, Oct 8 at 6:00 PM in Chester (exact location TBA)
Everyone will have up to 3 minutes to speak.
If you cannot attend, you can submit written comments instead:
Deadline: Wednesday, Oct 23
Submit at: NoGasPlant.org
Contact Information:
Questions: Email organizing@nogasplant.org
More info and to submit comments: NoGasPlant.org
Visuals:
Same “NO NEW GAS PLANTS” circular logo in the top-left corner.
The same bold red header: “Stop the Chesterfield Gas Plant: Next Steps & Action Guide.”
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Sunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Join us for an Earth Day evening of sips + solidarity. Cocktails, mocktails, coffee & tea, paired with powerful convos from Richmond’s community. Hear from local artists, activists & academics! Gold Lion Community Cafe Thursday, April 24th 6PM
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