The recent observance of my 95th birthday through the Brushstrokes art exhibition…
Brushstrokes of Gratitude
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Abigail Spanberger Must Choose Between Responsibility and Indulgence
My opinion article was published in the Washington Post on Friday, January…
The Need to Support HBCUs
It is not accidental that references to Black schools of education are…
Honoring Service, Sacrifice, and Freedom
Freedom has never been free. It has always depended on the courage,…
Political Decorum and Leadership in Virginia
The political campaigns now underway in Virginia have brought to light an…
Virginia’s Elections: Our National Importance
Virginia has always stood at the forefront of American history, and this…
George Mason’s President Unjustly Maligned
The elementary school I attended had no cafeteria, no auditorium, and had…
Remembering Charlie Rangel
The news of the passing of my friend, Charlie Rangel, caused me…
Disguised Prejudice
The actions of Governor Glenn Youngkin appear to some, yours truly included,…
The Virginia Way: Using History to Shape a Better Future
Virginia has long stood at the crossroads of American history — its…
