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Posted inOpinion

Why has immigration generally bypassed this part of Virginia?

by Dwayne Yancey April 12, 2022April 11, 2022

Southwest and Southside are generally outside America’s immigrant experience, both then and now. Why?

Posted inOpinion

Why the casting of a white actress for a Latina role is a big deal

by Dwayne Yancey March 29, 2022March 28, 2022

Some haven’t understood why the move was considered controversial. Here’s why.

Posted inCulture

Five minutes after applying, emergency director got the call

by Lindley Estes March 27, 2022April 1, 2022

Roanoke’s Mill Mountain Theatre had to replace creative team for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’ after a white actress was cast for a Latina role. Here’s how the replacement director got tapped to take over the show.

Posted inCulture

Casting of white actress in Latina role roils Mill Mountain Theatre

by Lindley Estes March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

Roanoke venue cancels Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights,’ then changes mind after cast revolt, unfavorable publicity in New York. Role has been recast.

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