Did An Incident of Blackface Effectuate Change for Black Virginians? The Answer Is A Resounding YES!

Although he weathered a heavy storm of calls for resignation and lost some of the confidence of his constituents, Governor Ralph Northam started on the road to atonement by asking Blacks a simple question - “What can I do for you?” Most politicians provide “lip service” only, but he attempted to follow through and provide tangible policies, laws, appointments and commissions.