Should racism be declared a public health crisis? Gov. Northam, state leaders say yes
Read full article: Should racism be declared a public health crisis? Gov. Northam, state leaders say yesFor many, the global coronavirus pandemic is the worst health crisis in a generation. From the crisis emerged a focus on another emergency, one ignored for centuries: racism.
'I feel the fire in my chest’: Roanoke woman joins movement of young people fighting for racial equality
Read full article: 'I feel the fire in my chest’: Roanoke woman joins movement of young people fighting for racial equality2020 has been a year of change for many college students, including Tenysia Rivera.
Examining ‘White Fragility’ and why some disagree with the claim that all white people are racist
Read full article: Examining ‘White Fragility’ and why some disagree with the claim that all white people are racistThe book White Fragility attempts to explain why whites cannot talk about racism. Its author claims it's because whites can't help but be racist.
Urban renewal, redlining still have lasting effects on Roanoke’s Black communities
Read full article: Urban renewal, redlining still have lasting effects on Roanoke’s Black communitiesA crucial way to understand systemic racism and its effects on generations is by taking a look at discriminatory housing practices, urban renewal and redlining.
A progressive city with Confederate roots: Lexington’s unique path to racial equality
Read full article: A progressive city with Confederate roots: Lexington’s unique path to racial equalityFighting to preserve history, while creating equality, perhaps no other city in Virginia embodies the commonwealth's identity struggle like Lexington.
‘Representation matters': Lynchburg moms talk about raising Black children in current racial climate
Read full article: ‘Representation matters': Lynchburg moms talk about raising Black children in current racial climateIn our 20/20 Focus: The Push for Equality 10 News reporter Magdala Louissaint spoke with Lynchburg moms from different walks of life who are speaking out about raising black children and the challenges in everyday America.
‘Black history is American history’: Challenging history education to reach beyond the classroom
Read full article: ‘Black history is American history’: Challenging history education to reach beyond the classroomSome teachers believe the fight to end systemic racism for the next generation starts with education and teaching Black history. Now they're going beyond the textbooks to empower students of all races.
Paving the way: How Danville native Wendell Scott blazed a trail for African Americans in NASCAR
Read full article: Paving the way: How Danville native Wendell Scott blazed a trail for African Americans in NASCARDanville native Wendell Scott started his engine more than 50 years ago, aiming to not only drive his car but drive home change.