Posts Tagged Racism
New polling examines opinion on teaching racism among Virginians
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 20, 2023
Virginians have differing opinions on the teaching of racism in classrooms. Michael Pope has the latest on polling from Christopher Newport University.
Second Lee monument time capsule opened
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 28, 2021
When crews in Richmond removed the monument to General Robert E. Lee and the Confederacy, they looked for a time capsule stowed away inside its base. But they never found it, until Monday. Jahd Khalil has more on what was inside.
As Lee pedestal comes down, the question how to display altered monuments comes to the fore
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 6, 2021
Work to remove the pedestal that held up the statue of Robert E Lee on Richmond’s Monument Avenue started Monday. Workers removed the statue three months ago. Its final home hasn’t been decided yet. Jahd Khalil reports that when it comes to the monuments, context is everything.
Virginia Senate Considering Legislation Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 9, 2021
Lawmakers are considering a resolution that makes a declaration about the problem of racism. Michael Pope reports.
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