State budget extends Virginia higher education displacement commission funding for two years

Virginia has extended funding for a commission focused on examining the historical displacement of Black communities by higher education institutions in the state for another two years. This commission is unique in its mission to investigate and address the long-term impacts of such displacements. With the additional time, the commission aims to explore potential reparations and forms of redress. This move is significant as it underscores the state's commitment to acknowledging and possibly rectifying past injustices in higher education.