Hearing no more Public Comment, we will move on to the next agenda item. The next agenda item is number 2, the approval the minutes for the june 30, 2020 meeting and do we have a motion to approve the minutes of june 30th, 2020 . I move to approve the minutes of the june 20th meeting. Second. Before we vote, is there any Public Comment on our minutes . Ill take that as a no. There are none. Public comment is closed. role call . The minutes have been approved. Gavel down. The next agenda item is the report from our executive director wylen. Thank you, president blymin. Good evening, commissioners. Its nice to see all of your faces, even though its on zoom. And there goes our president. And i also do want to just note all of the attendees in the room. This is many more people than we normally see on any Given Entertainment Commission Hearing night and i appreciate youre here tonight and i encourage you to reach out to our office and i will just provide during our update some ways in whic
The virginia Virginia Society on behalf of everyone is made today possible im honored to be the first to welcome you to the Virginia Museum of history and culture. applause im so thankful to see such a remarkable turnout today as we dedicate our father arthur ashe boulevard, we open our newest exhibition, together we mark the 400 anniversary of captive africans in english north america. Todays gathering is one of remembrance and reflection, it is also one of celebration. We are gathered on the front lawn of a very historic institution. In fact, this is the oldest Cultural Organization in the commonwealth of virginia, founded in 1831. For nearly 200 years, we have been collecting materials for the purpose of telling the story of this place. Some 14 million historical artifacts are housed within the walls behind me. We have much to be proud of. But we still have so very much we must do to be the state History Museum we all deserve. The one that represents all and welcomes all. applause d
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If your answer is yes, you are ready to see pro sports again, your number is going to be 202 7488000. If your answer is no, it is too early to have pro sports again in the United States, we want to hear from you at 202 7488001. Keep in mind, you can always text us your answer at 202 we are always reading on social media, on twitter at cspanwj and facebook at facebook. Com cspan. Once again, pro sports are beginning and all professional leagues across the United States, with different leagues doing Different Things around the nation. We will start the show by telling you exactly what the pro leagues are doing, and this comes from our friends at the red and black. Major League Baseball started july 23 with a Washington Nationals losing 41 to the new york yankees. Game following a 60 regular season, the mlb will conduct an extended playoff for the 2020 season. The nfl has started making its plans for the upcoming season, with players in the league eliminating the 2020 preseason, instead o