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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Wednesday, May 5, 2021:
Richmond City Council is setting aside roughly $200,000 for a civilian review board tasked with investigating police misconduct. That’s only a third of what was requested, but council members hope it will help get the board off the ground.
Virginia Military Institute will remove “Stonewall” Jackson’s name from campus buildings in the wake of allegations of racism. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports VMI’s Board of Visitors voted over the weekend to remove the Confederate general’s name from Old Barracks and Memorial Hall. The school had already removed a statue of Jackson from campus. The board also voted to preserve some works of art honoring cadets who fought for the Confederacy, while adding some historical context. Gov. Ralph Northam ordered an investigation into VMI’s culture that should be completed next month.