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NAACP Spotyslvania Newsletter May 2024



*EARLY VOTING HAS ALREADY STARTED - GO VOTE NOW!

*JUNETEENTH - CELEBRATION AT FREDERICKSBURG NATIONAL STADIUM - ON JUNE 15!

*SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 28TH; BRANCH BANQUET/FUNDRAISER!


For Both Republicans and Democrats Starts Tomorrow (May 3) and Ends June 15! The following are important dates and deadlines:

Early Voting Begins May 3

Deadline to Register or Make Changes May 28

Deadline to Request a Ballot by Mail June 7

Two Saturdays for Early Voting - June 8 & June 15

Early Voting Ends June 15

Primary Election Day (Tuesday) June 18, 2024


Visit www.elections.virginia.gov to register to vote, check your registration, and for candidate and election information.


Repost:*Branch Collaborated With the Sheriff and Commonwealth Attorney to Address Citizens Brandishing Weapons on Person’s Simply Turning Around on Their Property! Over the past three years there have been several incidents involving persons having a weapon pulled on them when they entered a person's property to turn around. One case resulted in shots being fired and a bullet striking a vehicle driven by a teenager who was lost and entered a driveway to turn around. After consultation with the sheriff and the commonwealth, it was determined that they would put forth efforts to educate citizens on VA law dictating

threats of bodily harm and the appropriate use of deadly force.


It was noted that VA law states “A deadly weapon may not be brandished solely in defense of personal property, and an owner of land has no right to threaten a mere trespasser with a

deadly weapon” However, A person has a right to use force for the protection of their property, but the force must be reasonable in relation of the harm threatened” It was also

noted that the Virginia law indicates; force that endangers human life or does great bodily harm, or that threatens human life or great bodily harm, is an unreasonable use of force

when use in defense of property. (please review article published by Fredericksburg Free Press; Subject “Spotsylvania authorities aim to arm citizens with knowledge” dated March 20, 2024)


*This Year’s Juneteenth Celebration Will be Held at VA Credit Union Stadium in Fredericksburg on Saturday, June 15 at 3 p.m.! Bring the family for a day of education, celebration, and music. Also, a $1000 scholarship will be given to the Juneteenth

King & Queen. FREE Admission!


*The W.H.Y. Program is Seeking More Community Participation as it Preparing For The Next School Year! The Spotsylvania NAACP is looking for more members of the community to volunteer to help in its “We are Here for You” (W.H.Y) initiative. The program was started

after an increase in fighting among students at the end of the 2023 school year. The W.H.Y. program participants are only there to provide an adult present in the school. They are not

there for discipline, to monitor or control, just to support kids and provide a positive adult present in the school. If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering for the

W.H.Y. program, please contact President Petway at 540.847.7637.


*SAVE THE DATE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 AT 5:PM

The branch will host its Annual Banquet/Fundraiser on September 28, 2024, at the River Club Church in Fredericksburg. Please plan to attend. More information to come. Point of contact: Rev. Dr. Patricia Wormley *Please Attend School Board and Board of

Supervisors Meetings. Check the board's website for meeting dates and upcoming events.

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