we are still growing and i think vcu is a driver of that. >> how do millennials respond to richmond's history? folks who are moving into the city, just like i did about 13 years ago, you are surrounded by history basically every single day. history also means some of the history we are not proud of. iere's confederate history think is a stain on the city's record. being stuck in the past, we can history should be a foundation to build from you think we are writing new chapter of it's a being a welcoming, opening an inclusive city that is tolerant of all cultures and all of life. we are on monument avenue, one inthe most iconic streets all of america. what are the first monuments on the left, one that was created in 1996 or 97 was for arthur ashe, the tennis star was born and bred in richmond. right now it is the only monument of an african-american on monument avenue. there will be statue to those who serve, those who were in the civil war. stuart,rthur ash, jeb stonewall jackson, robert e lee. >> there has been maybe a little bit of controversy about some of the statues here. what ar

remember when vcu went to the final four? wares at the school? it's the city of richmond.richmond on the map. this was the epicenter of the 2008 presidential election as well of president obama. that helped put us on the map. president obama won virginia for the first time in 40, 44 years spent a democrat. >> that's right. >> do you think that is changed as far as the government? virginia also went blue in the most recent election. >> that's right. richmond is a part of all that because we play a significant role in the electoral future of the commonwealth of virginia. not only do you have votes in northern virginia, you also a thriving, growing region as well. we are still growing and i think vcu is a driver of that and i think young people in general moving here. >> how do molinos respond to richmond history? >> you know what, i think the folks -- mobiles -- the folks who are moving to the city, just what i did about 13 years ago, you are surrounded by history basically every single day. but history also means that some history where here are not proud of. confederate hi

vcu grew some of them. they went to final four. helped put --y is this school from? the city of richmond. put richmond on the back. this was the epicenter of the 2008 presidential election as well, president obama, put us on the map, too, when president obama won virginia for their first time in 44 users. >> a democrat. >> a democrat, that's right. >> so too you think hat changes the government? virginia also went blue in the most recent election. >> that's right. richmond is the heart of that because we play a significant role in the electoral future of the commonwealth of virginia. not only do you have votes in northern virginia and also have a thriving, growing region as well. we're still growing, and i think vcu is a driver of that and i think that people in general moving here. >> how did millenials respond to richmond's history? >> i think the folks who are moving into the city, just luke i did 13 years ago, you are surrounded by history, basically every single day. but it's -- history also means it's -- some history we're not proud of. right? it's a confederat

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trying toey: i was explain this to someone the other day, vcu. i remember when vcu went to the final four. where is the school from? it is the city of richmond. that put virginia on the map. episodes ofof the the 2008 election. that put virginia on the board. when president obama won virginia for the first time in 44 years -- ashley: democrats. mayor stoney: that is right. ashley: and that is a changes hearts government. virginia went blue in the most recent election. mayor stoney: that's right. that's right. richmond is at the heart of this. we play a significant role in the electoral future of the commonwealth of virginia. those votesyou have there, but you have a thriving, growing region as well. we are a workforce that is still growing. how do millennials respond to richmond's history? know what, i you think folks that are moving into just like i did 13 years ago, you are surrounded by history basically every single day. but history also means some of the history here we are not proud of. confederate history. i think that is a stain on these

. >>> vcu taking on rhode island.se to the second half, the rams start lighting up from outside. tirrell makes it a 9-point game. next matthews making it a 12-point rams' lead. vcu never recovered. they fall 69-59. >>> loyola came back down to one big shot. three seconds left to play the eagles. charlie jones played 40 minutes and only made one shot. eagles fly high over loyola, 64-62. >>> virginia tech on the road at boston college, up six in the second half. breaking open, and virginia tech is on top. 58-50. that sparks the hokies. four-point play. virginia tech picks win of the year. 91-75. >>> number one ranked maryland hosting eighth-ranked yale and lacrosse. check out the individual effort from austin. he wins the face-off and weaves his way through the defenders for the score. his second goal of the afternoon. and that's your game winner. maryland survives 12-11. >>> the terps just tipped off at 6:00 against iowa. the caps still in progress against nashville. we'll have a full recap of both games tonight at 11:

part of our team, we don't think is ever been done before that we are bringing in at this point 678 vcu chancellors and prejudice to talk about the issues that are concerning my wife, is personal for me, went to a historical black college university in the triad area. with continued to build bridges to be able to make sure that we are not always just doing the talking but always doing toli listen. this has been something in the 26 months i've served ins been congress, has been important to us from day one.those ar those are important issues. when we talk about middle america, there is a mass of people -- >> we will leave this at this point to go like to use senate for further debate on resolution repealing mental health background checks for gun purchases. life to the senate and consider the president's nominations for his cabinet, even though we've had little nor cooperation -- little or no cooperation from the other side of the aisle. last night we confirmed the president's top economic advisor, something you would think that people would think was pretty important. the secretary of t

joe's at vcu and dequawn lewis was hitting everything. vcu 91, st.s fans get ready to pay more to watch the birds at the linc. average season ticket holder will pay $70 more for the season. will pay $70 more for the season. that's sports if a minute. >> and welcome back. former president obama and wife michelle wished each other a happy valen type's day on twitter. >> this is the first time they've done personal tweet since leaving white house. former president tweeted after almost 28 years of marriage every day feels new with michelle. shortly after what a cute picture she tweeted back with a photo of the couple oh, goshen joying their time on a beach. >> all right. also, really cute there. today, day 2 for pitchers and catchers spring training in clearwater, florida, with all the that a little love. >> we celebrated valentine's day with love in the air and apparently there's love between fans and phills and that extends off the field as well. what does this all mean. we have the story. >> marry has been working security for phillies spring training

lewis of vcu virginia commonwealth had 34. st. joe's loses by ten.led by the atlanta zoo look at these little guys bed mate with a zoo in rhode island when the falcons lost the super bowl they really lost they had to name a newborn animal tom brady they held up their end of the bet by naming newborn cockroaches tom brady. seven of them greg, peter, marsha, january, brady. >> quick shout out to rosa international middle school in cherry hill. boys basketball seem team 14 14-zero ever been done in school history. >> two of yours. >> two of my boys were seventh graders. coach farkas get that plaque up. >> raise the banner. lucy what's coming up at 11:00. >> they admit they made bad decisions but now they're trying to do better and change their lives and they're getting a helping happened putting them back to work that is changing everything for goodness sake. we've got your wake up weather and seven day forecast in the first five minutes and your mega millions lottery drawing right here right now. meat... meets meat... meets meat. when it comes to famil

joe's last night at vcu. lewis poured in 34 points.was all said and done, vcu had ten-point win over st. joe's. that's sports in a minute. i'm tom sredenschek. >> always have hope at this time of year, because already it is spring training for our fighting phils. >> can't wait. coming up 4:30, we'll tell you about the love, that had valentine meaning more for one local couple. >>> also, what happened here? a runway error for actor harrison ford coming dangerously close to a 737? what happened? we'll explain. ♪ ♪ get 60% off your second guest and start wandering now. come seek the royal caribbean. ♪ take delsym, the #1 12-hour uncontrolcough medicine. it helps control the impulse to cough for 12 hours. which means, you're controlling your cough on your morning commute. and later when you're joking with beth... even when most cough medicines stop, delsym is still working. ♪ and when your days' over, your cough is still under control. thanks to the #1 12-hour cough medicine. delsym. the cough controller. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> ♪ >> a russian spy sh

vcu is a driver and young people in general moving to the city. respond toillennials richman's history? >> i think the people who are moving into the city, just like i did about 13 years ago you are surrounded by history every single day. but history also means that some of the history we are not proud of. that ionfederate history think is a stain on the city pulse record. instead of being stuck in the past and using history as an anchor we think history should , be our foundation to build from. we are writing a new chapter in richmond's history now and that is being a welcoming, inclusive city that is tolerant of all cultures and, you know, all walks of life. >> ok. gentlemen, our first speaker today is dr. timothy s sydnor. he is professor of english at the city university of new york, bronx community college. he holds a doctorate in english education, a masters in religious studies, and masters of divinity in theological studies. person,e have a museum a lawyer, and a theologian. [laughter] discussiono our today the perspective of a scholar who

joe's at vcu. daequan lewis poured in 40 points and there was a ten point win over st. joe's. that's sport in a minute. >> you know villanova basketball is big in this country. shall we expand pavilion and get more people in there. >> let's do it let's get 'face-lift. $60 million fund bid donors and when it reopens the arena for the school gas bet call team will be known as finerin pavilion. >> the who. >> the finerin. >> is that the mr. finerman donate aitd lot of. finirin. >> are you going to go back to kansas and drop summon they can call somethng. >> the jerkic gymnasium. >> you like that. >> and pay to the order with a big amount of commas and zeros. >> we'll see what happens. >> this is not ironic thieves make themselves comfortable in alana smorset's house what they got away with. >> is it not eye ropic♪ got away with. >> is it not eye ropic♪ it's like a free ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ it isn't just about vision, it's about care. nobody cares for eyes more than pearle. trading-in or selling your car, truck or suv? webuyanycar.com takes the hassle out of selling in just 3 easy steps.

mayor stoney: i was trying to explain this to someone the other day, vcu. i remember when vcu went to the final four. that kind of help to put richmond on the map. of the epicenters of the 2008 presidential election of president obama, that put us on the map too. when he won virginia for the first time in 44 years. >> democrat. >> that's right. >> d think that has changed us are as government? virginia also went blue in the most recent election. >> and richman is at the heart of all of that because we play a significant role in electoral future of the commonwealth of virginia. you have a thriving, growing region. we are still growing and i think vcu is a driver and young people in general moving to the city. respond toillennials richman's history? >> i think the people who are moving into the city, just like i did about 13 years ago you are surrounded by history every single day. but history also means that some of the history we are not proud of. that ionfederate history think is a stain on the city pulse record. instead of being stuck in the past and usin