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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: NYC comic playing Roanoke this weekend has local rootsNext: Strong winds on the way overnight Related Stories 1 min read Norwich Recreation Center gets upgrade – and new mission Gene Marrano July 30, 2025 1 min read Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day to benefit Carilion Children’s Ian Price July 30, 2025 1 min read Goodwill ready to celebrate Melrose Plaza with a ribbon cutting Gene Marrano July 30, 2025