Richmond, VA – Some black clergy and community leaders say they forgive Gov. Ralph Northam for wearing blackface three decades ago and want to give him a second chance.
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Eight leaders held a news conference on the steps of the state Capitol on Monday. Northam has resisted widespread calls for his resignation after a racist photograph from his 1984 medical school yearbook surfaced on Feb. 1.
Former Richmond City Councilman Henry “Chuck” Richardson says Northam is a “good and decent man” who has stood with African-Americans in the past.
For example, Richardson cited Northam’s call to remove Confederate statues from Richmond’s Monument Avenue.
Bernice Travers is president of a group that works to empower African-American voters. She says she’s asked the governor to meet with leaders to talk about how to move forward.
Hallelujah !!!!
Of course; he’s a demo.
Of course they do otherwise Fairfax one of their own would have to resign too
It seems clear that the Ruling Class of Virginia do not have anyone better to offer.
Forgiven only because he’s a Democrat. They would never forgive a Republican for the same offense.