United Way battles underlying social issues behind George Floyd protests Gene Marrano June 10, 2020 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Northam says schools to gradually re-open when classes resumeNext: 4 new coronavirus cases attributed to Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025
