State NAACP to hold “The Urgency of Now Rally” Feb. 12 at Capitol Square
2/10/2022, 6 p.m.
The Virginia State Conference NAACP is urging people to rally in support of teaching Black history from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Bell Tower on the grounds of the State Capitol.
“The Urgency of Now Rally” is aimed at celebrating Black history and countering negative messages on the subject from Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin’s administration, including the gover- nor’s development of a tip line for parents to report the teaching of “divisive” history concepts.
A virtual poster announcing the event asks, “What is America without Black history?”
The rally appears to represent the state NAACP’s pushback against Gov. Youngkin’s executive orders just weeks after state NAACP leaders had a cordial meeting with the incoming gov- ernor and reported that they believed they could work with the businessman-turned-politician on various issues of importance to the Black community.
Rally speakers are to include representatives of the state and national NAACP and other civil rights groups, according to the announcement.
Masks are required.
Details: www.naacpva.org and go to “Upcoming Events.”
