Virtual lecture discusses race as history and ideology Clark Palmer July 24, 2020 1 minute read MGN The question of how the US can improve its human rights record and contextualize Confederate statues were subjects of a recent Roanoke College lecture. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Food Bank, mental health providers team to “Spread the Kindness”Next: Helping provide food to families affected by the pandemic Related Stories Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026 Mountain Bike National Championships continue through Sunday; attracted former NBA great last weekend Gene Marrano July 16, 2026 Roanoke VIA Day School has new playground designed for students with autism Gene Marrano July 15, 2026