Tech professor urges Northam to listen and learn on racial issues Gene Marrano February 12, 2019 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: NYC comic playing Roanoke this weekend has local rootsNext: Strong winds on the way overnight Related Stories Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 22, 2026
