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The people's Pulse
Keeping the Heartbeat of Our Community Strong
I’m thrilled to announce a new chapter in our journey, one that reflects the growing impact of our work and the broader community. With great excitement, I introduce "The People’s Pulse."
Why “The People’s Pulse”? Because it’s about us. Our voices, our stories, our struggles, and our victories - they’re the heartbeat of progress. This new quarterly newsletter includes the entire 81st District - from schools and small businesses to rural roads and city blocks - The People’s Pulse will stay rooted in truth, love, and action. We move onward together facing our shadow and celebrating our shine. Click here to read the latest edition.
Enjoy your day!
Alicia
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Making Headlines
Trusted, Experienced, and Involved
Trusted, Experienced, and Involved
Click here the for archives (2020-22)
2023-2025
- October 2025: Mrs. Atkins makes public statement about Data Center near Baker ES (Henrico Citizen)
- September 2025: Mrs. Atkins shares remarks at HCPS Living Building Groundbreaking (Henrico Citizen, YouTube / Atkins response to Henrico Redistricting Impacts (Richmond Times Dispatch, WTVR 6-Henrico Citizen)
- August 2025: Mrs. Atkins opposes Data Center near Baker Elementary School during School Board Meeting (YouTube)
- June 2025: Alicia Atkins speaks at Senator Warner Town Hall (Henrico Citizen) / Atkins celebrates Chatsworth's School (Henrico Citizen)
- April 2025: Sisterhood Spotlight Recipient (First Lady of VA)
- February 2025: Received acknowledgment and a Certificate of Recognition for Black History Month, issued by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia under the authority granted by the state’s Constitution (Governor of VA)
- November 2024: Henrico School Board Chair Atkins announces run for Virginia House of Delegates (Henrico Citizen); Atkins announces primary challenge (Richmond Times Dispatch); Current Seat holder facing a primary challenge (Virginia Scope)
- September 2024: World’s first ‘living’ environmental center for public schools planned in Henrico (NBC 12)
- June 2024: Alicia Atkins speaks out about Henrico Schools (Times Dispatch)
- May 2024: School Board responds to calls for collective bargaining (Henrico Citizen)
- Mar. 2024: Strides in Mental Healthcare (ABC 8 News)
- Jan. 2024: Henrico School Board elects Atkins as Chair (Henrico Citizen)
- Nov. 2023: Atkins defeated Pervall by a landslide (Henrico Citizen)
- Oct. 2023: School board candidates highlights (Henrico Citizen)
- Jan. 2023: Atkins has become the first Black woman to hold leadership position (Times Dispatch)
- Jan. 2023: School Board Members Seek Re-election (Henrico Citizen)
Trusted, Experienced, and Involved
Trusted, Experienced, and Involved
Trusted, Experienced, and Involved
Click here for the archives (2020-22)
2023-2025
- River City Dreams Awards Gala: Get Details
- 12/6/25: Living Building Community Meeting & Showcase
- 10/17/25: Atkins creates Community Data Center Q&A
- 10/11/25: Varina District Community Meeting at the Varina Area Library from 9:30-11 am
- 10/10/25: Dine with Alicia at Portabella's from 5-7 pm
- 10/04/25: Varina Fair at Dorey Park
- 9/30/25 Town Hall at Highland Springs HS (YouTube)
- 8/16/25: Our Common History Event in Varina
- 8/6/25: Varina District Community Meeting
- 5/24/25: Canvass with Alicia from 2-4 pm
- 5/15/25: The Shift Session - Worry to Wisdom Event
- April-July 2025: Survive & Thrive Initiative
- 4/26/25: Canvass with Alicia
- 3/21/25: Highland Springs HS 100 Women Challenge Event
- 3/19/25: Spill the Tea: Social & Political Conversations
- 3/15/25: Hats & Heels Community Fashion Show
- 3/14/25: Dinner and Dialogue with Alicia Atkins
- 2/15/25: Here2Hear’s Master of Ceremonies for the Annual Black History Event: Learning from the Past and Inspiring the Future (WRIC)
- 1/23/25: Proclaimed that HCPS recognizes February as Black History Month (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7_SQDpSHSU&t=1324s)
- January-March 2025: Basic Needs Tour
- 12/3/24: HCPS Legislative Luncheon
- 11/9/24: TEDxYouth@RVA talk on the powerful connection between history and nature through shared spaces (TEDxYOUTH@RVA)
- 10/17/24: HCPS Town Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fFgM_MvL9U
- 10/11/24: Burlington Ribbon Cutting Ceremony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iyQH_C8pwc
- 09/18/24: Wine Down Wednesday
- 08/17/24: Hats off to Powerful Women Brunch
- 08/13/24: HCPS Convocation https://youtu.be/AhYOLdVmFLc
- 08/11/24: Men that Wear Many Hats Community Event
- 08/10/24: 8/10 Kickin’ It in the Community Event
- 07/16/24: Taylor Farm Park Grand Opening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Zv7x-a1-g
- 06/27/24: Human Trafficking in Henrico Town Hall
- 06/09/24: Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Bazaar
- 05/27/24: HCPS Teacher of the Year Banquet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boHRZU7M19I
- 04/23/24: Henrico School Board Town Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONvFvSdc1S8
- 02/15/23: Varina Assembly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOR6RFVlJzc&t=2s
- 10/29/23: Breast Cancer Football Game
- 10/23/23: HCCPTA State of Schools
- 09/23/23: Canvass with Alicia
- 10/21/23: The Family Matters Summit
- 09/29/23: Varina District Town Hall
- 09/09/23: Canvass with Alicia
- 08/13/23: Family & Friends BBQ
- 08/12/23: Kickin' it in the Community
- 08/05/23: DTV - Empowerment Meeting
- 08/01/23: Coffee & Convo-Back-to-School Q&A
- 07/12/23: Canvass with Alicia
- 04/15/23: Varina HS Community Day
- 04/13/23: HCAN Community Meeting
- 03/22:/23 Coffee & Convo-Detectors & Scanners
- 03/14/23: Varina Ruritan Club Meeting
- 02/28/23: RVA Go Getters Virtual Event
- 02/25/23: HerStory Virtual Event
- 02/20/23: Varina Women's Club Meeting