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Scandal in Virginia: blackface and sexual assault
Virginia’s governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general are enmeshed in scandal. Two admitted wearing blackface, and one is accused of sexual assault. So far, no one, including Governor Ralph Northam, is resigning.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenVirginia’s governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general are enmeshed in scandal. Two admitted wearing blackface, and one is accused of sexual assault. So far, no one, including Governor Ralph Northam, is resigning.
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5 storiesThe racist history of blackface, especially in Virginia
Virginia is in turmoil this week. Its top three officials are enmeshed in scandal: the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. Two admitted wearing blackface, and one is accused of sexual assault.
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A professor at Scripps College in Southern California named Vanessa Tyson has accused Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax of sexual assault.
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Read the story10 minWhy PE is dreadful and doesn’t make kids healthier
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