The postponed Richmond 34 event will take place this Friday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center at Virginia Union University.

The event will commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Richmond Sit-In and celebrate VUU’s historical legacy. Several members of the Richmond 34, along with other speakers, will share their reflections.

The program will feature Dr. Raymond Pierre Hylton, who will discuss “Remember the History” and the historical context of the Richmond 34, as well as Elizabeth Johnson Rice, Dr. Scott Bray, and Linnard Harris reflecting on their experiences. 

Tim Wenzell will talk about Langston Hughes’ visit to VUU, followed by Peter Wallenstein’s presentation on “The Virginia Union 34 and the Worlds They Remade.” Kristen Green will discuss Mary Lumpkin and Lumpkin’s Jail, with Meldon Jenkins-Jones also speaking. The event will conclude with a session for questions, answers and reflections.

This event, rescheduled due to inclement weather, is sponsored by the School of Arts & Sciences and the Humanities Department at VUU.