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Op-Ed Remember Charlottesville
Aug 14, 2022

Remember Charlottesville with hope, action and a devotion to humanity

Democracy

In an opinion for The Virginian-Pilot, Dean Ian Solomon encourages everyone to choose hope over despair when remembering the events in Charlottesville five years ago. He shares four distinct lessons to be learned that can help propel democracy forward.

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Dean Solomon NPR
Aug 12, 2022

Dean Solomon on NPR: The Charlottesville rally 5 years later

Racial Justice and Equity

Dean Ian H. Solomon was interviewed by NPR for a report on the rally by white supremacists protesting the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee five years ago. The Dean shared that he, too, considers events in Charlottesville a warning.

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democracy_in_danger
Dec 09, 2020

Democracy in Danger

Democracy
Ethics
Racial Justice and Equity

On the latest episode of a new podcast from UVA’s Deliberative Media Lab, Dean Ian Solomon joined experts in policy, history and media to discuss ongoing threats to our democratic system.

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Medium
Aug 17, 2020

August in Charlottesville: Excavating Memory, Truth, and Hope

Racial Justice and Equity

This week marked the third anniversary of the murder of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, VA. Ms. Heyer was a young woman peacefully demonstrating against crowds of white supremacists who had come to this college town with firearms and Nazi slogans to intimidate people, incite violence and, according to some participants, foment a race war.

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Juneteenth_UVA
Jun 19, 2020

Dean Solomon: Juneteenth Reflections

Leadership
Ethics
Education
Racial Justice and Equity

Earlier this week Governor Northam of Virginia declared June 19 as a day to reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth. The University of Virginia and Batten School also honor this day.

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Ian Solomon and painting of George Floyd
Jun 02, 2020

Dean Ian Solomon: “Today, again, I am overwhelmed with grief and rage…"

Leadership
Crime and Justice
Racial Justice and Equity

On June 2, Dean Ian Solomon shared his personal reflections on this moment of national crisis and conflict.

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