A new Virginia legislative committee is investigating the impact that eminent domain and expansion of historically White universities have had on nearby Black neighborhoods. The commission will explore potential reparations and consider policies to prevent further displacement, with a focus on communities affected by Christopher Newport University, Old Dominion University, and others.

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