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 1 minute read Donated gifts deliver Christmas smiles at Rescue Mission Evan Jones December 18, 2025 0 1 minute read Hallmark holiday movies draw a large number of viewers Denise Membreno December 18, 2025 0 1 minute read Virginia Western Community College’s C CAP offers a road to a college degree Denise Membreno December 18, 2025 0