
Palestinian activist Noura Erakat to speak at BC
Noura Erakat, an international human rights attorney and Palestinian activist, will speak at Bridgewater College on Monday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Hall.

Noura Erakat, an international human rights attorney and Palestinian activist, will speak at Bridgewater College on Monday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Hall.

Bridgewater College associate music professor Larry Taylor will present an eclectic keyboard concert on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m., in the Carter Center for Worship and Music at Bridgewater College.

Gather at the Table, a book about two individuals exploring their vastly different histories – one being an African-American woman descended from slavery and the other a European-American man descended from slave owners and traders – is garnering national attention, with Barnes and Noble making it one of its monthly picks and radio and TV stations focusing on the topic.

Washington & Lee University history Professor Holt Merchant will explain the idea of freedom that was introduced into the nation’s psyche on Jan.1, 1863 with the Emancipation Proclamation.

Gov. Bob McDonnell Wednesday announced the membership of his newly-created Task Force of School and Campus Safety. The membership includes educators, public safety experts, local leaders, mental health practitioners, legislators, parents, and students.

Dr. Jim Armstead noted professor of military strategy will present “Strategic Analyses of Civil War” at WTA’s Gateway on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Dr. Armstead’s presentation will look at the whole of the war, the strategic plans on both sides and address why North won. The presentation has been given round the world to very favorable reviews and is famous for its comprehensive view of the conflict.

Democratic State Del. Jennifer McClellan and Arlington County Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos condemned the failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act and asked Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to explain why he refused to join 47 other state attorneys general in asking congress to pass the law.

Newtown, Conn., joined a list topped by Blacksburg, Va., of the scenes of the most tragic mass murders in our history. This list contributes to the United States having 80 percent of all firearm deaths among the 23 populous, high-income countries in the world.

The Virginia women’s basketball team won the team title at the Cavalier Classic presented by Holiday Inn University Area with a 54-45 victory over Xavier. The Cavaliers’ Telia McCall (Sr., Marietta, Ga.) was named the MVP of theTournament.

The University of Virginia improved to the number two spot in “best value in public colleges” in the annual Kiplinger ranking of the top 100 schools. Other Virginia schools ranked in the top 100 include the College of William and Mary (4), James Madison University (20), Virginia Tech (28), University of Mary Washington (53), George Mason University (56) and Christopher Newport University (87).
Local news is in “serious jeopardy,” according to experts. Pitch in and help AFP continue to deliver news to the Valley, Virginia and beyond.