Tech professor urges Northam to listen and learn on racial issues Gene Marrano February 12, 2019 1 min read Brandy S Faulkner-Va Tech pic Governor Northam is now beginning to reappear in the public eye after the yearbook blackface incident. But its time for Northam to do more listening than speaking says a Virginia Tech professor, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: NYC comic playing Roanoke this weekend has local rootsNext: Strong winds on the way overnight Related Stories 1 min read Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day Denise Membreno May 8, 2025 1 min read The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing Denise Membreno May 8, 2025 2 min read Downtown Roanoke hosts national and local talent for Street Performer Expo Ian Price May 8, 2025