El-Amin asks for Governor to step in

The governor’s office issued a brief statement last night saying, “‘the governor is aware of concerns raised and is working to help find another solution to the situation.”

via nbc12.com Shawn Maclauchlan.

Michael Paul Williams: Excavate the slave burial ground, or the joke’s on us

“With an issue of this sensitivity, the mayor acknowledges the need for all avenues to be pursued to reach an equitable resolution,” spokeswoman Tammy D. Hawley said yesterday. “The mayor continues to work with the many stakeholders, including the Slave Trail Commission, VCU, the governor, NAACP and others to help facilitate a solution befitting the respect this historic property deserves.”

via timesdispatch.com MICHAEL PAUL WILLIAMS.

Judge dismisses suit over slave burial ground

Assistant Attorney General Paul Kugelman Jr., arguing on behalf of Kilpatrick, said the judge could not compel Kilpatrick to further investigate the burial ground. Such an effort would require excavation and “discretionary” actions that are beyond her job duties as stated by Virginia law, he said.

via timesdispatch.com Reed Williams.

Activists debate over preserving a slave burial ground

While VCU and city officials are negotiating a possible land swap that would get cars off the parking lot just north of Broad Street at Interstate 95 downtown, supporters of the movement to preserve the burial ground site met yesterday at an East End civic center to talk history and strategy.

via timesdispatch.com Zachary Reid.

El-Amin sues VCU over slave burial ground

Mayor Dwight C. Jones said that he and Rao are meeting regularly to find a way to preserve the property.

via timesdispatch.com WILL JONES.

National slavery museum: a proposal is on the table to build one in Richmond

McQuinn hopes to have that museum built in five years. She says a representative with Smithsonian Institute has already toured the area and could help with fundraising.

via wtkr.com Sandra Jones.

Foundation planned for Shockoe Bottom slave museum

City of Richmond, Virginia

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The Richmond Slave Trail Commission is working to establish a nonprofit foundation that will guide efforts to develop a slave heritage trail and museum in Shockoe Bottom