VSU’s Alexis McNair earns new title
Alexis McNair sparkles in the classroom, on the volleyball court and even at The Diamond on Arthur Ashe Boulevard.
Maggie Walker’s 159th birthday comes to life
Richmond community members enjoyed a glimpse into the past during celebrations for Maggie L. Walker’s 159th Birthday at Third Street Bethel AME Church and her national historic site in Jackson Ward on July 15.
Combating PTSD during, after military career
Sgt. Maj. Keith L. Craig, who was raised in Yantley, Ala., joined the Army in August 1984 at age 17.
City OKs plan for toothless commission to keep tabs on utilities
Also, owning big cats, reptiles, bears and wolves is a ‘no’
City Council is on track to create the city’s first Public Utilities & Services Commission to review issues involving public utilities and pass a modified ban on lions, tigers, alligators and other “exotic or wild animals.”
Changing of the guard
Roger Gregory no longer a chief judge; Reggie Gordon, Damon Jiggetts now head foundations
Judge Roger L. Gregory is now the former chief judge of the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:
Coming Together Virginia presents ‘Education Not Incarceration’
The school-to-prison pipeline is the focus of an upcoming discussion, “Education Not Incarceration: Stopping the Prison Pipeline,” that will be hosted by Coming Together Virginia on Thursday, July 20,rom 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Branch Museum on 2501 Monument Ave.
Virginia NAACP demands to see governor’s criteria for restoring voting rights to felons
The Virginia NAACP on Tuesday called on Gov. Glenn Youngkin to establish clear and publicly available criteria for restoring the voting rights of convicted felons who have served their time, saying the system now is secretive and could discriminate against people of color.
Veteran RPS employee loses effort to keep her job
A veteran social worker has lost her job with Richmond Public Schools after a 20-month fight.
Woolfolk picks baseball over football
Jay Woolfolk has decided to move forward with baseball and leave football in his rearview mirror.
Learn, lead and lift, by Darrell K. Williams
HBCUs will continue to thrive amid diversity debate
After several weeks of national debate, there is broader understanding of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action and the redefined legal framework that governs diversity initiatives in higher education. The decision reaffirms the importance diversity plays in fostering inclusive learning environments. Admissions policies must strike a balance between meritocracy and equal access, ensuring that all students — regardless of their backgrounds and circumstances — have an equitable opportunity to pursue higher education. This aspect of the decision is not in question.
Detroit’s bankruptcy architect says filing 10 years ago was best fix for broken city
Detroit’s newly hired emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, stood before reporters in March 2013 and issued a warning to city creditors, unions, vendors and others: “Don’t make me go to bankruptcy court. You won’t enjoy it.”
Chesterfield County Airport collecting school supplies
The Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport is hosting a community school supplies drive for Chesterfield County Public Schools students through Aug. 11.
Underfunding education can be undone
Like past state leaders, Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin loves to talk about the importance of education and the need for a quality public school system.
Living and learning as classrooms dominate the culture wars in America, by Errin Haines
School’s out for the summer, but the culture wars around education aren’t taking a break. This month, a pair of convenings again showed how the issue is breaking down.
Where are we?, by Faye Williams
As children, when my siblings and I did something good, my mother never failed to compliment us. On the other hand, when we did something bad, she never failed to chastise us by providing a bit of corrective action!
7 women of color seen on soccer stage
The United States Women’s National Soccer team has history, recent momentum, and racial diversity on its side heading into this year’s World Cup.
Britton Wilson’s pro move paying off
It didn’t take long for former Richmonder Britton Wilson to establish herself on the professional track circuit.
Foxx and friends
Christopher Eubanks’ tennis courts star power
His good friend, Jamie Foxx, isn’t call- ing him “Who Banks?” anymore. Christopher Eubanks has gone from an unknown to being on the cusp of a leading man on the international tennis circuit.
Final tributes for August Moon announced
Funeral arrangements are now complete for Richmond entertainer and political advocate August Moon, who died at age 85 on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
