Food Justice DMV /Justicia Alimentaria DMV - with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

I recently photographed a fundraising event for Food Justice DMV/Justicia Alimentaria DMV, an organization that provides vital food sustenance to thousands in the DC metropolitan area. 

The featured speaker was the distinguished Episcopal Bishop of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde, in conversation with Rev. Nilse Furtado-Gilliam of the Clarendon United Methodist Church. They spoke of bravery, mercy, social justice, hope, the blessings and struggles of faith in our daily and political lives, and the necessity of joy as a sustaining presence.

Music and dancing was provided by Son Cosita Seria, who specialize in performing Son Jarocho music.

Thanks to Food Justice DMV founder Denise Woods and Deborah Thornton for this opportunity.

Spanberger / Kaine - fundraiser

I photographed at an enthusiastic fundraiser in Arlington for Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat who is running for governor of Virginia. A surprise guest was US Senator Tim Kaine, who sat in with the Veronneau band. The Senator's a pretty accomplished blues harp player and singer. Arlington elected state officials Patrick Hope, Adele McLure, and Barbara Favola also spoke.

Thanks to Natalie Roy for putting the event together.