OUR PROFILE We are a community group of purpose, goals, and action. We seek to combat modern slavery, which is the economic exploitation of individuals through the use of violence and coercion, and human trafficking, which is the modern-day slave trade. Come join us and explore how you can take part! OUR VISION A world without slavery. OUR MISSION To end slavery forever by leveraging the power of the community to - Create a forum for education, engagement, and action - Foster grassroots moveme …

Welcome to the online home of the DC/MD/Northern VA Local of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)! The DSA is the largest socialist organization in the United States, and the principal U.S. affiliate of the Socialist International. DSA's members are building progressive movements for social change while establishing an openly socialist presence in American communities and politics. Prominent DSA members and officers include Noam Chomsky, Barbara Ehrenreich, Gloria Steinem, and Cornel West. …

THE BIODANZA WORKSHOP.... Biodanza is a system of human development that fuses music, movement, and emotions building a sense of community for those who practice it regularly. This unique combination of elements expands our creativity, vitality and our ability to love. Biodanza is about feeling the fullness of every moment and awakening our passion for life. It is about loving life and putting life in the center. With carefully selected music that evokes specific experiences and invites movement …

The ULM (Universal Love Movement) is Heal Humanity's monthly, global initiative uniting people from all walks of life to promote oneness, wellness and awareness. It is an interactive, collective experience that transforms beings that actively participate in the gatherings, human family at large and the planet. The ULM features dynamic presentations on universal love, peace, wholistic health, natural living, environmental sustainability, metaphysics and a vegan potluck. ULM, similar to OM, is a s …

Young Professionals Amnesty International (YPAI) engages and supports Amnesty activists from diverse backgrounds entering the workplace. YPAI provides Amnesty and other human rights activists a space to network, organize, and contribute to the struggle for human rights in the U.S. and abroad. YPAI is structured around a monthly event that combines social and action-oriented activities focused on addressing human rights issues like Human Rights Happy Hours, Trivia Nights, Speed Networking events, …

Pax Christi : Meetings, Fun Support Activities, & Peaceful Protests of Social Injustices like Drones through: Speakers Concerts Tweet offs Dance Flash Mob Meditation Flash Mob Petitions Thunderclap postings on internet Meetings with Politicians and Special Interest Groups Controlling Political Issues through Budgetary Means with letters from area congregations to Whitehouse/ Senate/Congress.

Amnesty International Group 157 has been serving AI in the Charlottesville area for 28 years. We believe in human rights as a foundation for peace and justice and we regularly take actions demanding that governments live up to the standards set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We write letters on behalf of human rights victims, hold seminars on human rights topics and raise funds to support the preservation of human rights world wide. Please join us! Every voice counts !

Muslims for Progressive Values - DC was founded in 2004 as Washington DC Progressive Muslim Meetup to provide a place for Progressive Muslims and their friends to meet and discuss Islam from a liberal perspective. While a variety of definitions of "progressive Islam" can be found, this group is guided by the words of Professor Omid Safi: "Progressive Islam encompasses a number of themes: striving to realize a just and pluralistic society through a critical engagement with Islam, a relentless pu …

Anyone who knows and loves Stephanie Miller and the mooks. As well as loving Randi Rhodes Let's get together and chat about politics and how we love to watch the Republican debates for entertainment only.

Dedicated to Conscious Dance and Movement happening in DC and Baltimore. Dance forms include but aren't limited to: Contact Improvisation 5 Rhythms Acro-Yoga Zumba African Taketina Journey Dance Biodanzia Belly Dancing

We are a group of lovers of the dance of peace ~ attuning to the heart ~ co-creating harmony through embodied prayer, sacred intention, conscious movement, pure sound, the glance of the soul. We are musicians, percussionists, dancers, singers of the message of unity, revelers in the mystical, celebrants of all sacred traditions. The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many spiritual t …

What is Nia? Nia is much more than a fitness class; Nia is a playful, integrative practice for your body, mind, and spirit. Nia is a holistic workout experience, a joyful, healing sensation manifested through your body using movement, music, and the magic that unfolds when we embrace love. Nia is a lifestyle practice of self-expression, combining martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts designed to foster physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Balancing technical precision with …

Explore the sound of peace from great spiritual traditions through music and movement. The Dances of Universal Peace are a 40 year-old tradition that find their roots in circle dances of ancient times.Today, thousands of people are finding peace in hundreds of Dance circles all over our planet Newcomers are happily welcomed. No previous experience or dance partner needed. The third Saturday of every month, 7:00-9:00 pm.

The Dances of Universal Peace are a unique combination of Folk Art and Spiritual Practice . This practice has been growing strong for over 40 years worldwide, although it is part of a timeless tradition of Sacred sound and movement. We use chanting and song from many world traditions to express, honor and celebrate our deeper selves , and moving meditation which promotes inner peace and togetherness.

If you are looking for another opportunity to play with your child, while fully immersed in Spanish, then this Meetup is for you. The Amigos Together music & movement class uses music, rhymes, puppets and more as a fun and engaging way to reinforce Spanish language learning with babies, toddlers, and young children. There are two levels of Amigos Together classes: the Immersion level is geared toward children who understand Spanish regardless of their fluency; the Exposure level is for families …

Our purpose is to provide a community forum to increase awareness of all NIA activities in the Hampton Roads, VA Beach, Norfolk area, including local area JAM sessions, special performances, classes and other events. Local area class schedules are shown below the Meetup Description as well as in the "About" tab. If you do not find a class near you, contact us and we will assist you in whatever way we can!! We are expanding our coverage of the area in the coming months (we are new and building up …

We are an eclectic and environmentally conscious group with an insatiable appetite for delicious, fresh, healthy food! If you are interested in learning more about how to make a positive change for yourself, your neighbors, and future generations by choosing the right foods, at the right time, from the right farmer, this is the group for you. Do you want to make friends with great people who have a practical and fun outlook on eating better, helping the environment, bettering our country's ag …

Project Yoga Richmond is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities by nurturing, expanding, and unifying the greater Richmond yoga and movement arts collective through selfless service. Our areas of focus are education, outreach, and networking. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.projectyogarichmond.org. Our physical studio (where the majority of our publicly offered classes and events happen) is loc …

“Creating a Stress Free Violence Free Washington DC through Meditation.” I Meditate DC is a movement across the DC Metro region to revive meditation — a centuries old technique — to help you, today’s Washingtonian, do more of the things you love by recharging yourself. We offer classes, free workshops, and events that promote meditation and bring together meditation groups across the region.

This is the central group for Transgendered Ladies and Cross Dressers and their partners in the Washington D.C. area to network, learn, grow, and come together socially in safe, trans friendly venues. So whatever interests or needs that you have as a trans lady, you should be able to find it in joining us here. These are opportunities to dress up and have fun, socialize, build friendships, share, explore, expand, and celebrate our femininity together in safe and enjoyable settings. It is also …

Like that old, soulful U2 rock anthem, do you sometimes find yourself singing "I still haven't found what I'm looking for," and somehow the song's sentiment connects with your spiritual journey?  Perhaps you feel emotionally distant from the Christian spirituality and Sunday worship you grew up with.  Curious to find out why you’re having these feelings/thoughts/disconnect?  But more importantly, curious if there is a better way to think about, experiment with, and practice faith in the 21st Cen …

This group is for the Plus Size Woman who really wants to embrace life and get moving this year. It's about travel, retreats, walking, hiking, swimming, fashion, food and more without guilt. Its for the plus size woman who really wants to try that ZUMBA class but is afraid she is too big, or the woman who wants to start walking but fears she is just to slow to do it with others so she sits on the couch watching Biggest Loser and eating BonBons. Its for the Big Girl out there with BIG DREAMS who …

Myself Lee "El Gringuito" & my lovely dance partner Kat "La Gata" fell in love with Kizomba after first seeing it danced in Warsaw, Poland. After learning from some amazing Kizomba dancers, we knew we had to bring this dance to the United States. The slow seductive rhythm will change the way you feel about dancing. As we travel World wide we find people are migrating towards dances that have a "stronger connection." Kizomba is all about connection and sensuality and we can't wait to share it wit …

Welcome Skeptics! Join Charlottesville's lively Skeptical community!  Founded in 2006, we're entering our fifth year of discussion dinners, happy hours, lectures, picnics, seasonal parties, with more events planned each month! What is Skepticism? Skepticism," when it applies to the Skeptic movement, means valuing the use of reason, rationality and the tools of science in our everyday lives.  (Note it does not mean "cynicism" or simply "Hey, I'm skeptical about a lot of things so this group must …

Interested in the Libertarian movement in the District of Columbia? If you're a resident of Washington, DC who believes in lower taxes, smaller government join us and learn about our constant activities.

RRNA is a social and discussion group serving people who hold naturalistic worldviews. Many secular humanists, atheists, freethinkers, skeptics, and Buddhists are naturalistic. The "brights" movement, from which this group grew, advocated a naturalistic worldview. "Naturalism," as we use it, comes from the field of philosophy. But one needn't be versed in philosophy to know one is a naturalist; many people live with a naturalistic assumption, but would not be familiar with the label.  Simply put …

Hello my beautiful sisters! My name is Shakira and I have been searching for a group of naturals like myself to meet up with ever so often to share our natural hair journey and tips. I would like to invite those who are serious about meeting naturals in the Richmond area to Meet Up and interact with each other. I know there are tons of you out there so as soon as I get at least 20 members who are willing to meet up and get this movement going, I will set a date and location to meet up!!! I've be …

Renowned neuroscientist Sam Harris, in a recent article on tax cuts for the wealthy, said "Imagine being safely seated in lifeboat, while countless others drown, only to learn that another lifeboat has been secured to take your luggage to shore..." I created this group for people with like-minded Liberal views to get together in a fairly conservative area. We'll meet at least once a month for the local chapter of Drinking Liberally, a nationwide movement to bring Liberals together. See here for …