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To create a holiday in honor of Ella Baker WHEREAS, Ms.

Ella Jo Baker, 1903-1986, is a native Virginian and has served both this great nation and the Commonwealth as a leader, educator, and activist on behalf of underprivileged communities; and

WHEREAS, Baker was the granddaughter of enslaved Africans; and

WHEREAS, Baker strongly advocated that the common (wo)man, not solely recognized leaders, are the backbone of this country; and

WHEREAS, Baker i

s a model for working across party lines and ideological differences to build strong, effective coalitions; and

WHEREAS, Baker dedicated her life to serving those less fortunate by participating in a broad base of organizations including but not limited to the American Federation of Labor, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and the Voter Education Project; and

WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service honored Baker with a postage stamp as part of a special issue commemorating Civil Rights Pioneers; and

WHEREAS, numerous historical and other scholarly texts have documented Baker's lifelong participation in social movements; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting to recognize Ms. Ella Jo Baker as one of our nation’s greatest unsung heroes, as loved and appreciated by all those who had the opportunity to work alongside her, as an eternal believer in the potential, dignity, and importance of all people, and as an honorable and dedicated citizen;

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, do suggest the recognition of April 15 as Ella Baker Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia and call the attention of all our citizens.

04/20/2023

Tonight! Ella Baker Day at Manhattanville College hosted by Free and open to public!

04/18/2023

Tonight! Ella Baker Day Hosted by you can join this conversation online. See flyer below. 🎊 www.SupportEllaBakerDay.com

04/13/2023

Those in area tonight! Ella Baker Day celebration is this evening!

04/16/2022

Thrilled to announce NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has endorsed the creation of Ella Baker Day! One step closer! Thank you so much

04/06/2022

TONIGHT! Ella Baker Day 2022 is being hosted by Manhattanville College on Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30 PM EST. It will be held online for free, open to everyone!

Register to receive the link @ bit.ly/EBD2022

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04/05/2022

TOMORROW! Ella Baker Day 2022 is being hosted by Manhattanville College on Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30 PM EST. It will be held online for free, open to everyone!

Register to receive the link @ bit.ly/EBD2022

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04/04/2022

Ella Baker Day 2022 is being hosted by Manhattanville College on Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30 PM EST. It will be held online for free, open to everyone!

Register to receive the link @ bit.ly/EBD2022

Click the link in our bio to learn more and make sure to

03/28/2022

Ella Baker Day 2022 is being hosted by Manhattanville College on Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30 PM EST. It will be held online for free!

Register to receive the link @ bit.ly/EBD2022

Click the link in our bio to learn more and make sure to

03/27/2022

Nominating past Ella Baker Day speaker and amazing artist Danielle Carr for Tiny Desk Concert!

03/26/2022

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