Richmond organizations defend choice for mayor
The groups received some backlash after choosing a white candidate from the finance world to back for mayor.
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Richmond organizations defend their choice to support Harrison Roday for mayor
At a Tuesday morning press conference, two organizations that have historically advocated for people of color in politics defended and explained their decision to endorse a white candidate for Richmond’s next mayor.