Gov. Wilder's Election Symposium; Newport News Deltas; Reaction to Second Possible Attempt on Trump's Life; Preserving History in Hampton

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Sept. 17: Election 2024 Wilder Symposium

Wilder Symposium on Elections 2024 – Register Now! Date & Time: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:30-5:00 p.m. pre-reception | 5:00-7:00 p.m. panel discussion

Location: W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave., Richmond, Virginia.

Haven't Registered Yet? There’s Still Time! - It’s not too late to join us for the Wilder Symposium on Elections 2024: The Importance of Listening to the People. This thought-provoking discussion will feature Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, political analysts Bob Holsworth and Larry Sabato, Dean Susan Gooden, and Associate Dean Robyn McDougle as they explore the vital role of public trust and engagement in an unprecedented election year. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this important conversation about the future of our democracy.

Afternoon of the Arts: Newport News Delta Alumni Chapter

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Yesterday, the Newport News Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta hosted An Afternoon of the Arts at the Newport News Marriott at City Center. Several community leaders, including Congressman Bobby Scott, and many Hampton Roads Deltas were in attendance and enjoyed the presentations of art, fashion and music on a Sunday afternoon.