We honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of justice, nonviolence, and beloved community continues to guide us. Join the Peace Education Center for a peace vigil as we come together in reflection, solidarity, and hope. 🕯️#RVA #PeaceinAction #MLK #Richmond

BREAKING REPORTS: Ice has blocked off an entire street and is going door to door in Minneapolis. This has been also reported by @veronicadelacruztv.bsky.social

ICE is not meant to be an occupying army! We demand #ICEOUTforGood!

WARNING to ST. Paul: ICE is going door to door with weapons drawn.

#AGoodPlace

Honor MLK Day by choosing peace.
Join us and partner organizations for a candlelight vigil rooted in nonviolence, solidarity, and care.
🕯 Mon 1/19, 4–6pm
📍 Sidewalks of Belvedere St at VA War Memorial, 621 S Belvedere St. Richmond, VA
Bring candles, signs, friends, warm clothing, and community.

Inside Minneapolis’s Sprawling Network of ICE Watchers Renee Nicole Good lived in a community where residents by the thousands are using text alerts, whistles and Google documents to shadow federal agents

"A guidebook on observer protocol includes advice for participants to say why they are watching, avoid any physical contact, record events with photos and videos, and ask questions to ICE and witnesses about what is happening..."

www.wsj.com/us-news/insi...

#ICEOUT produced protests in all 50 states with just 2 days notice!

In the sun, the rain, & the snow!

For Nicole Good & all those ICE is harming.

People came out in large cities, small towns; and in 🔴 & 🩵 states.

Catch up quickly! Here's my montage of 40 different cities in 2 videos. 🎵

🧵👇🏼

FLORIDA — Woman in scrubs: “I’m a U.S. citizen! Why are you doing this to me??”

Calling TESOL Educators! Bridge cultures. Support families.
Share your insights on working with neurodiverse multilingual learners.
Take the survey today!
Survey link: bit.ly/44KFf2r

Join us to celebrate the Solstice—symbolizing rebirth and the return of light—with a focus on intercultural communication grounded in hope, peace, nonviolent interaction, and empathy.
📆 Wed 10 Dec 2025
🕘 9 - 10 AM ET
📍Register to join (free and open to all): my.tesol.org/networks/eve...

“Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.” - Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama

#RadioFreeAmerica

5 ways to find common ground during the holidays If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.

If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself. https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan

Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.

The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.

"The operation has prompted reflection from residents across the political spectrum, who wonder whether the aggressive tactics were worth it...."

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/u...

Backyard sightings: black-eyed Susan in my yard. The only one. Stand tall. Be strong.

Dine out for peace at The Lobby Bar on Wed from 4-6pm!
10% of purchases benefit the Richmond Peace Education Center. Plus, explore Quirk Hotel’s Peace of Cake exhibit and enter the $10 raffle for a unique sculptural papier-mâché cake. All proceeds support RPEC.

🍰✨ Support peace & creativity! Dine out for peace at The Lobby Bar Nov. 19 (4–6 PM)—10% goes to @peacerva ☮️ Plus, enter Quirk Hotel’s sculptural cake raffle ($10/ticket) for a chance to take home edible art! Proceeds benefit RPEC. #DineForPeace #RVA #SupportLocal

Election Night Watch Party with Abigail Spanberger in Richmond YouTube video by Abigail Spanberger for Governor

Join me live as I deliver remarks tonight from Richmond: www.youtube.com/live/Tp_iema...

New Program: Table Talks Potluck Workshop
Tired of conversations turning into shouting matches? Join us for an interactive evening on how to engage across differences with compassion, curiosity, and deep listening. Space is limited—reserve your spot now: bit.ly/RPEC_Event

A Peace of Cake Fundraiser! 🍰
Wed, Nov 19 | 4–6pm | Lobby Bar at Quirk
Happy hour featuring sculptural cakes by local artists

✨ Grab your raffle tickets for a chance to take home one of these one-of-a-kind creations — all while supporting RPEC.

Come mingle, sip, and see who takes the cake! 💕

🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is happening at a new location!

Join us 9/26 at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.

🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!

On this International Day of Peace it's easy to feel these are hollow words. Education plays a huge part in making peace and justice a reality, which is why @educatorsforpeace.bsky.social is on a mission to make it central. Join us

educatorsforpeace.co.uk/call-to-action

Cancelled!

🎄Spotted Christmas decorations... and it's not even the Fall Equinox yet.
At this rate, Santa’s gonna beat the pumpkins to the punch. 🎃❄️
Can we at least let the leaves change first?
#TooSoon #LetItFallFirst #PumpkinSpiceNotPeppermint

🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is happening at a new location!

Join us at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.

🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!

The federal vaccine advisory panel, appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted against adding a combined measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox vaccine to a federal program that covers vaccination costs. The decision reversed a vote taken the previous day,

Richmond #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day Kickoff · Mobilize The billionaires continue to wage a cruel war on working people, with their cronies in the administration, ICE and law enforcement backing up their attacks. This Labor Day we will continue to stand st...

I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “Richmond #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day Kickoff” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

☕ Peace Café returns at The Smoky Mug! 🕊️ Join us Sept 3, 9:30am for conversation & community as we plan Intl Day of Peace (Sept 21). Come curious, compassionate, as you are. 💻 2930 North Ave, RVA #PeaceCafe #PeaceDay #Community #RichmondVA #PeaceEducation

Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.