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The Need of Representation in Our Courts

The question of judicial representation in Virginia has long been central to…
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Brushstrokes of Gratitude

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The Need to Support HBCUs

It is not accidental that references to Black schools of education are…
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Join me Sept. 19 at the 2022 Wilder Symposium: Racism, Health & Accountability

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In 1968, I initiated the legal case that exemplified the systematic discrimination…
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The people demand, deserve, and will get to the truth

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Yesterday, I joined the Jeff Katz show to discuss former governor Terry McAuliffe‘s…
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Growing concern for Virginia’s capital city

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Celebrating Juneteenth and the Reality For People of Color

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When Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in January of 1863, it…
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The People Expect Solutions from Leadership, Not Slogans

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Today I joined WRVA Richmond’s Morning Show with guest host Gary Hess.…
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To Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

My pride as a U.S. citizen took on a new meaning for…
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The People of Virginia Will Not Tolerate Racism at VCU

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On Friday, May 13, I brought to the attention of the VCU…
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