Events to commemorate Virginia’s slave history Clark Palmer August 22, 2019 1 min read Events held this weekend will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the birth slavery in Virginia. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Continue Reading Previous: My Pillow inventor delivers message of hope and redemption at LibertyNext: Roanoke Police Chief to retire next year Related Stories 1 min read VWCC, JMU ink articulation agreement Gene Marrano May 19, 2025 1 min read Meet the new President and CEO of the Council of Community Services Denise Membreno May 19, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza mural project gets underway Gene Marrano May 16, 2025