Friends of Buckingham extends a warm and grateful thank you to Reverend Barber, Al Gore and Karenna Gore for accepting our ernest and urgent invitation to come to Union HIll, to draw and amplify ever widening attention to the injustices forced on the Union Hill Community and the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Their stellar afternoon visit to the Union Hill neighborhood lifted us up and affirmed the work we have done for 4 1/2 years now to oppose this toxic, dangerous, unnecessary, unneeded, economic drain of an imposed pipeline. The evening program at the Buckingham Middle School was a huge success, with a very enthusiastic and receptive crowd. None of this could’ve happened with out our extensive allies and friends, forging the frontline work. Irene Leech, third generation resident, said this is the largest event Buckingham has seen. Some estimates said over 1100 attended.
For reviews and recordings of the event, please scroll through the extensive collection that Cat McCue of Appalachian Voices gathered for us. And you can read her blog here.
National Media
Al Gore meets with residents fighting gas pipeline station
Associated Press
February 19, 2019
Also seen in:
Al Gore, civil rights leader William Barber call on Northam to seek forgiveness through action
Washington Post
Gregory Schneider
February 20, 2019
Ralph Northam’s Racial Reckoning Could Spell Trouble for Pipe Project
Bloomberg
Rachel Adams-Heard
February 19, 2019
Local
Gore and Barber urge Northam to protect Buckingham from pipeline project
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mel Leonor
February 20, 2019
Union Hill visit by Gore, Barber seeks to put Northam on spot
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Michael Martz
February 19, 2019
Also seen in:
Virginia Mercury
Mechelle Hankerson
February 20, 2019
Gore Lambasts Dominion’s Plan for Union Hill
WVTF Public Radio
Sandy Hausman
February 20, 2019
Al Gore and Rev. William Barber Lead Rally in Buckingham Against ACP
WMRA-NPR
Andrew Jenner
February 20, 2019
Gore and Barber rally against Buckingham County compression station
The Rotunda
Christine Rindfleisch
February 19, 2019
Gore, Barber visit Union Hill in Buckingham County
WCAV-CBS 19
Brianna Hamblin
February 20, 2019
Gore, Barber meet with residents fighting gas pipeline station
Lynchburg News and Advance
February 20, 2019
Al Gore Among Guest Speakers Opposing Pipeline Construction in Buckingham County
WVIR- NBC
Emily Freedman
February 19, 2019
Al Gore warns that Dominion compressor station will bring ‘single largest increase in global warming pollution
WTVR-CBS
February 19, 2019
News at 11
WTVR-CBS
February 19, 2019
Al Gore meets with residents fighting gas pipeline station, WRAL.com https://www.wral.com/al-gore-meets-with-residents-fighting-gas-pipeline-station/18203653/?fbclid=IwAR0uTUHSg64txu7g-dn2vrbvuTHLH4vihlLkjWoczKS2b3nZCb6W6DFFz0g
Ally organizations:
NRDC, Montina Cole: Path to Racial Equity in VA Includes Environmental Justice,
https://www.nrdc.org/experts/montina-cole/path-racial-equity-va-includes-environmental-justice
Appalachian Voices – Cat McCue
Buckingham rises up with visit from Rev. Barber, Al Gore
http://appvoices.org/2019/02/20/buckingham-rises-up-with-visit-from-rev-barber-al-gore/
Other
Al Gore Says Ralph Northam Can Atone for Blackface Scandal by Opposing Gas Pipeline
The Daily Caller
Michael Bastasch
February 20, 2019
Al Gore: Northam Can Make Amends for Blackface by Opposing ‘Racist’ Gas Pipeline
National Review
Jack Crowe
February 20, 2019
Thank you to all who contributed to this fabulous event!