EDVA Commemorates Black History Month | USAO-EDVA

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – As part of a long-standing tradition spanning more than 25 years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) will honor the contributions and history of the African American community during this year’s Black History Month.

“Our Office will continue to recognize the proud traditions and rich history of the African American community, while also acknowledging the challenging realities, both past and present, that Black Americans have experienced here in Virginia and across our Nation,” said Raj Parekh, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “As it is inscribed on the walls of the U.S. Department of Justice Building, ‘the place of Justice is a hallowed place,’ and we are deeply committed in EDVA to…