January 13, 1990

Thirty years ago Virginians elected the first black Governor in the nation. 
Join us for a day-long virtual event as we explore the significance of Governor Wilder’s historic inauguration. The symposium will feature a keynote address by the 66th Governor of Virginia, L. Douglas Wilder. Invited guests include Chief Judge Roger Gregory and 
political commentator, Larry Sabato. 

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“There will be those who will tell you that you can’t make it because of how you look, 
because of the way you talk. We all have heard that. I almost listened.”  
- L. Douglas Wilder, 66th Governor of Virginia

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This event is open to the public.

SPEAKERS

FULL DAY AGENDA

Thursday, September 17, 2020

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9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. | Welcome & keynote with l. Douglas wilder

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11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. | legal panel discussion: 30 years of judicial & legislative history 

1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. | student panel discussion: the importance of civic engagement 

3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. | 2020 election panel

4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.| closing remarks

Sponsors

Brent Jackson & Associates, P.C.

VCU Office of the President Emeritus

JMI

McGuireWoods and McGuireWoods Consulting

Virginia Housing (formerly VHDA)

Eva and Michael Hardy

Dr. Harry Watkins and Dr. Arvat McClaine

Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Brown

Harrell & Chambliss LLP

Dr. Ronald A. and Dr. Betty Neal Crutcher

Drs. Basil and Susan Gooden

VCU Foundation

The Peay Family

VCU President's Office/Government Relations

Mr. Daniel A. Hoffler

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Craig White and Family