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Making Justice - With Good Reason
What makes a court a court? Most people might answer something like this: there’s a judge with legal training, who makes a judgment, and if you don’t follow their judgment, you get punished. David Law (University of Virginia) says that, actually, none of that is required for a court. That’s how the American courts work, but all over the world there are courts that operate very differently.
REPLAY: Life Without Boundaries
Who (person or group) had the most salient impact (local, state or national) on Virginia Public Education? Our Virginia Indian Program is offering a selection of workshops available upon request between November and January. Learn more and request a workshop for your classroom or organization. Jess Walters plans to use their Virginia Health Equity & Justice Fellowship to strengthen accessibility accommodations in creative spaces across Charlottesville.
REPLAY: The Empathy Tours
Skip to show segment Teachers Tour Charlottesville Jalane Schmidt (University of Virginia) Jalane Schmidtrecently brought a group of Virginia teachers to see Charlottesville’s tiny monument to its enslaved residents. One teacher had a startling personal revelation at that site. 5 mins Empathy on Tour Elgin Cleckley (University of Virginia) Elgin Cleckleyis an architect who studies empathy. He says redesigning public space can help heal racial wounds.
Creating a ‘Worthy’ Community Newspaper
This story is part of a series highlighting stories from the front lines of local news reporting in Virginia. It is presented as part of the Virginia Local News Summit, co-hosted with the University of Virginia’s Karsh Institute of Democracy which took place April 20-21, 2023. By Christopher Connell for Foothills Forum When Tom Lappas graduated from the University of Richmond with a journalism degree in 1998, his dream job was to become a sportswriter at a daily.
As Newspapers Struggle, Local News is Harder to Find in Virginia
By Christopher Connell for Foothills Forum It is, unfortunately, old news. Virginia’s newspapers, the single biggest source of local news, face unprecedented challenges, with their readers, revenues and staffs steadily dwindling. It’s a paradox because news writ large now seems to be available everywhere, all the time, on phones in our pockets and purses. People still hear about bickering in Congress, mysterious Chinese balloons overhead and blizzards burying Buffalo.
Expanding Our Origin Story
Skip to show segment Memorial to Enslaved Laborers Cauline Yates (Virginia Humanities) Cauline Yates was at a family reunion the first time she heard she was a descendant of Thomas Jefferson. In 2019, she was asked to help develop the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia. With Good Reason producer Matt Darroch has the story. 8 mins How the Word is Passed Clint Smith (The Atlantic) Clint Smith is the author of the award-winning book, .
REPLAY: Furious Flower: A Celebration of the Greats of African American Poetry
In 2019, the most notable poets of our time gathered in the nation’s capital to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Furious Flower Poetry Center, devoted to African American poetry. Furious Flower founder, Joanne Gabbin and Lauren Alleyne join us in-studio to celebrate poets and hear excerpts from interviews with Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, Sonia Sanchez, and many others.
Have a Drink with Nikki and Tressie
Published September 9, 2020 This video, recorded September 9 2020, features two powerful, creative women: Nikki Giovanni, award-winning poet, activist, educator, and one of Oprah Winfrey’s “25 Living Legends,” and Tressie McMillan Cottom, professor and bestselling author shortlisted for the National Book Award. They discuss their own life journeys, the present long-overdue racial reckoning in this country, and their dreams for a more equitable and just future.
Have a Drink with Nikki and Tressie
Join us on September 9 at 5:30 p.m. for a 45-minute virtual Zoom conversation between two powerful, creative women: Nikki Giovanni, award-winning poet, activist, educator, and one of Oprah Winfrey’s “25 Living Legends,” and Tressie McMillan Cottom, professor and bestselling author shortlisted for the National Book Award. They will speak of their own life journeys, the present long-overdue racial reckoning in this country, and their dreams for a more equitable and just future.
A Practical Workshop in Teaching Anti-Racist History: Resources,
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Furious Flower: A Celebration of the Greats of African American Poetry
Furious Flower: A Celebration of the Greats of African American Poetry-- print-friendly version in PDF format available here. Sarah McConnell: The Furious Flower Poetry Center is dedicated to ensuring the visibility and celebration of African American poets. Here's Maya Angelou speaking in 2012 as Furious Flower celebrated Toni Morrison. Maya Angelou: I am a great respecter and love of Toni Morrison.
Virginia Governor Exploits Virginia Beach Tragedy To Attempt Gun Control
Virginia’s Gov. Ralph Northam is calling for a special session of the state’s legislature to consider gun control measures following the tragic murder of 12 in Virginia Beach last week. The scandal-plagued governor is pressing for gun control measures he pursued earlier in the legislative session, but were defeated by the narrowly held Republican majority.
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