United Way battles underlying social issues behind George Floyd protests Gene Marrano June 10, 2020 1 minute 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 Roanoke College teams up with online workforce education provider ed2go Gene Marrano April 21, 2026 Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026
