Virginia's current turmoil is state's chance to reconcile with its racist past

The state where America’s civil war ended has tried to rise above its race issues; now the nation looks to the state’s leaders to set an example

It’s 400 years since the ship carrying the first African slaves to America docked on the coast of Virginia, beginning a process that would see millions of black people forced into servitude.

The state has spent the better part of a decade planning for 2019 to be a solemn remembrance, with a series of exhibitions and ceremonies aimed at recognizing that dark past, and looking to a more inclusive future.

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