WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) — On Friday, the RISE organization called for an emergency meeting at the Waynesboro Democratic Headquarters to discuss racism in politics.
The meeting was called in response to a racist picture found on Governor Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook page and Attorney General Mark Herring admitting to wearing blackface earlier this week.
Chanda McGuffin, Co-founder of RISE, said the conversation was long overdue.
“RISE’s mission is to give a voice to the black community, so how can we remain silent?” said McGuffin. “This conversation is difficult, but it’s important.”
While the discussion was ignited by the actions of state leaders, McGuffin said the frustration has trickled…
