Who We Are
Our Story
Rooted in Legacy, Built for This Moment.
The Virginia Crusade For Voters is the natural outgrowth of decades of grassroots political organizing. While we operate with the same foundational spirit as the historic Richmond Crusade for Voters— which was founded in 1956 —we are a distinct, fully independent entity with a mandate that spans the entire Commonwealth of Virginia.
Conceived in 2020 by longtime Richmond Crusade for Voters leaders and members, our foundation was formalized in the years that followed, rising to meet a time of increasing political turmoil and pressure on dedicated Black voters. We recognized that a fragmented approach was no longer sufficient. To protect our families and secure our future, we needed a statewide apparatus focused entirely on the power of the collective Black vote.
We are not a single-issue organization. We are a holistic advocacy group standing firmly on the pillars of: Voter Registration, Voter Education, Voter Advocacy, and Voter Mobilization. Our chapters stretch across Virginia, ensuring that whether you are in Central Virginia, Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, or Southside, you have a political home.
We represent the genuine frustration of Black Virginia voters and families who are demanding better. The Virginia Crusade For Voters platform was built to amplify those voices and drive meaningful change across the Commonwealth.
Our Core Values
Guided by Principle. Driven by Purpose.
01.
Collective Power & Cohesion
We believe the Black vote and Black communities are strongest not when we are scattered, but when we are strategically united in purpose, goals, and objectives. We prioritize building a cohesive, well-organized voting bloc that transcends individual interests, geographic boundaries, and any partisan labels. We speak with one voice because we know that true power is the result of collective efforts, both harnessed and deployed with precision for maximum community and political impact.
02.
Unwavering Accountability
We do not offer blind loyalty to any party, personality, or political machine. Our loyalty is exclusively to and for the interests of Black voters and Black families in Virginia. We will celebrate political allies when they deliver but will unflinchingly demand answers and quick course corrections from elected officials — regardless of party affiliation — who fail to prioritize the needs of Black voters and Black families. Promises are noted, but very tangible results are what we measure.
03.
The Sanctity of Self-Determination
We are not a subsidiary of any other organization. While we honor our historical connections to the Richmond Crusade for Voters, we are an independent, self-governing body charting our own path, working for a modern Virginia. We believe Black voters and Black families must purposefully determine our own agendas, speak for ourselves, and build our own institutions composed of lasting, multi-generational leadership.
04.
Generational Bridge-Building
We stand squarely on the shoulders of the Richmond Crusade for Voters (which was founded in 1956), and our elders who risked everything for the sacred right to vote freely. We also know a much brighter future DEMANDS the energy and fresh visions of a new generation of young activists. We are committed to being a multi-generational movement where the wisdom of decades-long experiences comfortably melds with the innovation of youth, thereby ensuring a seamless transfer of knowledge, strategy, and future leadership.
05.
Political Integrity & Truth
In an era of misinformation and political spin, we are a trusted, consistent source of truth for Black voters and Black families. Our Voter Education is fact-based and unbiased. Our Direct Advocacy is transparent and inclusive. We will never lie to our community to serve any political agendas, and we will actively combat the forces that attempt to disenfranchise us through deception.
06.
Radical Inclusivity Within Our Community
Black voters and Black communities are not monolithic, and our organization will not treat them as such. We are a big-tent movement that intentionally makes room for the full diversity of Black thought, faith, socioeconomic status, and lived experiences. A welder in Norfolk, a teacher in Danville, a student at Virginia State, Virginia Union, or Hampton all have equal seats at our table. Our strength lies in the ability to find common ground for a shared liberation that spans the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Every voice matters, and every vote has the power to shape Virginia’s future. Whether you register to vote, volunteer at community events, or help educate others, your direct involvement helps strengthen our democracy and shape a better future for Virginia.