United Way battles underlying social issues behind George Floyd protests Gene Marrano June 10, 2020 1 min read The death of George Floyd on the surface is about police tactics when confronting people of color – but underlying that action seen worldwide are social issues United Way of Roanoke Valley says it is addressing. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam says schools to gradually re-open when classes resumeNext: 4 new coronavirus cases attributed to Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra launches school arts funding campaign to honor the late Rita Bishop Gene Marrano November 17, 2025 1 min read Joy Powers launches bid to challenge Rep. Morgan Griffith in Virginia’s 9th District Web Staff November 17, 2025 1 min read Reports: Virginia Tech in talks with Former PSU Coach James Franklin Clark Palmer November 15, 2025
