Author Archives: Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats

University of Richmond’s Public Interest Law Review is soliciting articles about bills from this year’s General Assembly.  Each year the Journal publishes an issue about the General Assembly and wants to consider articles about particular bills or issues from the 2017 session. These are academic style articles, not op-eds, ranging from approximately 5,000-7,000 words. The deadlineContinue reading “Write for UR’s Public Interest Law Review Journal”

The Democratic Party of Virginia will host its annual JJ Dinner in Richmond on Saturday, June 17. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is the keynote speaker, and you won’t want to miss it! More details here. Here’s your chance to score two free tickets to this amazing event!  Post a picture of yourself onContinue reading “Win 2 Tickets to DPVA’s JJ Dinner!”

Today Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats (MRAYD) presented a resolution to Mayor Levar Stoney, commending him for his historic election as Richmond’s youngest mayor.   “We are so proud of our friend, Levar, who has established himself as a role model and source of inspiration for young people who aspire to political leadership and public service,” MRAYD President Alexsis RodgersContinue reading “Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats Present Commending Resolution to Mayor Levar Stoney”

Fun-loving Tavarris Spinks served as MRAYD President for four terms, beginning in 2012 and is still an active member today. Born and raised in Richmond, he is also a proud Ram with over a decade of experience in finance, consumer protection and advocacy.  While at VCU he started working at a consumer bankruptcy law firmContinue reading “May Member of the Month: Tavarris Spinks.”