New appointments to state task force on Va's formerly enslaved
While the Shockoe Project represents the city's current commitment to the preservation and promotion of Richmond and Virginia's black history, the state's commitment was represented today by Governor Youngkin's announcement of the appointment of the three CITIZEN members of the TASK FORCE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE HISTORY OF FORMERLY ENSLAVED AFRICAN AMERICANS IN VIRGINIA. Makola M. Abdullah , Ph.D., of Petersburg, President, Virginia State University Nikki Rattray Baldwin of Prince William County, Founder, Planet Rattray Brenton Hammond of Alexandria, Defense Contractor Established during former Governor Northam's administration, this " Task Force shall assist the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities Foundation 1. Promote the identification, preservation, and conservation of historic sites significant to the history, presence, and contributions of formerly enslaved African Americans in Virginia; 2. Assess the extent to which students and the pu
