Like many Southern institutions of higher learning, the University of Virginia has a history of slavery, segregation, and racial tensions. While that's a part of the school's past, many say it left a lasting legacy and the effects are still present today. UVA President Teresa Sullivan has recently appointed a commission on slavery at the university, and there are several groups at UVA dedicated to working toward greater diversity and African-American achievement. An event on Friday and Saturday will bring people from across the commonwealth together to discuss how slavery has impacted ...