Bon Air Juvenile Justice Center Needs Masks

On April 2, 2020, it was reported by multiple news outlets that two staff and one youth in a contracted facility have already tested positive for COVID-19. As this pandemic has spread, it’s confirmed that correctional facilities pose a unique danger to incarcerated people and the staff.

As of today, April 4th, the youth and staff at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Facility do not have the most basic protective masks that they need in order to protect one another from transmission of this deadly virus. Voices of Jubilee desperately need your help. There are over 500 staff and youth at the facility in close quarters and we need masks for all of them.

BCJ Open House - March 28th

Please join us for our second open house to learn about the Business Coalition for Justice, a new coalition of businesses working together to combat racial inequity in Richmond and beyond. Come meet the founders and learn about their mission, activities, and how to join.

404 E. Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23219

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/417747491971890/

BCJ Open House - December 13!

Please join us for refreshments and a discussion about the Business Coalition for Justice, a new coalition of businesses working together to combat racial inequity in Richmond and beyond. Come meet the founders and learn about their mission, activities, and how to join.

404 E. Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23219

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1359796687481048/

Donate to the Richmond Community Bail Fund!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Richmond Community Bail Fund. Learn more and donate today to this important work.

Richmond Community Bail Fund - Coming Soon!

We are thrilled to announce that we are now working with the Richmond City Public Defender's office to create Richmond's first ever community bail fund. This fund will be modeled after the Bronx Freedom Fund and will provide bail to individuals at no charge. 

Stay tuned for more details and an announcement about our official launch date. We are currently seeking founding donors - if you would like to be a founding donor, please contact us at info@thebcj.org. 

VA General Assembly Update: Felony Statute

A House of Delegates subcommittee, led by Rob Bell (R-Albemarle) killed a criminal justice reform measure on Wednesday that would raise the dollar threshold from $200 to $500. Read the full story here.

Woman Shot In Car By Torrance, CA Police

Breaking story from Los Angeles, CA: http://abc7.com/news/woman-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-torrance-identified/1583720/

Symantec, Ben and Jerry's, Net Impact, and TriplePundit to Host Online Conversation

On Tues 10/25 at 9AM PT/12PM ET, join the conversation to discuss the corporate response to racism and inequality in America. Learn more here: http://www.triplepundit.com/event/twitter-chat-blmandbeyond-w-symantec-ben-jerrys-net-impact/

International Association of Chiefs of Police Apologies

The International Association of Chiefs of Police, representing 23,000 police officials, issued a statement apologizing for historic mistreatment of minorities. Read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2016/10/17/head-of-u-s-police-chiefs-apologizes-for-historic-mistreatment-of-minorities/

Ben and Jerry's Speaks Out

Ice cream gurus Ben and Jerry's published a piece on their website entitled, "Why Black Lives Matter."  It's a bold and impressive statement that we hope will inspire businesses like the ones participating in #B4BL to take action. 

Check it out here:

http://www.benjerry.com/whats-new/why-black-lives-matter