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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Hanover students protest discrimination against LGBTQ students
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
A group of Hanover County students spent last Friday in silence as part of a national day of LGBTQ advocacy. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network’s Day of Silence is meant to protest bullying and discrimination against queer students. They said students need a safe place to learn. Previous protest plans were shelved when students received threats of violence and were informed they’d be suspended for leaving class to participate.
Bernie Sanders celebrates Starbucks unionization in Richmond
Reported by VPM’s Meg Schiffres
Bernie Sanders came to Richmond this weekend to celebrate the recent unionization of seven Starbucks locations in Virginia. They’re among more than 200 such stores to do so nationwide. Speaking at The National on Saturday, Sanders criticized Starbucks CEO Howard Shultz for opposing unionizing efforts among baristas who’ve sacrificed their safety by working through a pandemic. A spokesperson for Starbucks says accusations of anti-union tactics are categorically false.
City Council votes to proceed with new George Wythe High School
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
Asbestos, roaches, and mice are just a few of the reported problems facing George Wythe High School on Richmond’s Southside, which has been caught up for months in a school construction fight between the school board and mayor’s office. Richmond City Council voted last night to approve the design and construction of a new 1800-student facility.
In Other News:
Scott challenges Filler-Corn for Dem leadership – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Huguely faces civil trial in death of UVA lacrosse player Yeardley Love – CBS6
Syphilis cases on the rise in Virginia – Virginia Mercury
In Case You Missed It:
Va. Supreme Court unseals some of ex-parole chair's records at RTD's request – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Interstate bridge that is 'too low' may be changed to pedestrians and bikes only - CBS6
Rev. Cora’s Gospel – VPM News Focal Point
