Author Archives: Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats

It’s not surprising that Shannon Kane is a marathon runner, given her tenacious support for the Democratic party. We’re proud to name Shannon July’s MRAYD Member of the Month. Shannon began her organizing with the College Democrats at University of Richmond. She helped recharter that chapter and served as the chapter’s president. While at UR,Continue reading “July Member of the Month: Shannon Kane”

If you recognize the name Avohom Carpenter, it’s probably because he’s knocked on your door before. This month, we’re proud to name Vo Carpenter as our MRAYD member of the month. Vo was born the sixth of seven kids in Hartford, Connecticut and moved to Hampton Roads when he was in second grade. His momContinue reading “May Member of the Month: Avohom Carpenter.”

There are moments in life that wholly change your perspective and motivate you to take action. February 14, 2018. Fourteen students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, are gunned down in their school and another fourteen are wounded. This tragic day, among too many others that preceded it,Continue reading “April Member of the Month: March for Our Lives Movement”

Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats is excited to announce that seven of our members were elected to Virginia Young Democrats Executive Board positions at the 2018 Convention in Charlottesville last weekend. We are proud of our chapter’s continued commitment to leadership on the statewide level, and we congratulate the following individuals on their elections lastContinue reading “7 MRAYD Members Elected at 2018 Statewide Convention”