Roanoke's Poff Federal Building will be renamed for civil rights lawyer Reuben Lawson, who fought for school integration.
Roanoke's Poff Federal Building is set to be renamed in honor of Reuben Lawson, a civil rights lawyer who fought for school integration in Southwest Virginia. The renaming bill, which passed with bipartisan support, is expected to be signed by President Biden, replacing the name of Richard Poff, who opposed integration. Lawson's legal efforts led to the desegregation of public schools in the region.
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