“If the roles were reversed, I probably would be in jail or something to that magnitude,” the NFL Hall of Famer told ABC News about the incident, where a woman accused him of speeding and harassment.
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, 95, delivered a passionate keynote at the Richmond Crusade for Voters' 70th anniversary, urging activists to persist in the fight for justice. Reflecting on his historic career, from removing a racist state song to securing Virginia's MLK holiday, Wilder emphasized unity, perseverance, and the enduring importance of civic engagement and voting rights.