Fitness DAWGS help kids ‘Eat Better, Move More and Learn’
Fun and friendship are what the Fitness DAWGS are all about. What started as an idea has grown into a series of children’s books, a TV show and a curriculum program designed around fitness and wellness for elementary students.
A force for change
It’s not too unusual these days to read about young people who, rather than sit on the sidelines doing little to enact economic, political or social change, devote much of their lives to serving the public.
Black resistance to ignorance, by Julianne Malveaux
Each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History sets a theme for Black History Month. This year the theme is Black Resistance. It is appropriate for a time such as this because it reflects the work we must do in a climate where there has been active retrenchment of our rights.
Economic inequality places most risk for eviction on Black people, poor, by Charlene Crowell
For the first time in more than two decades of research, every state now has renters who are nearing a financial breaking point in housing affordability. New research released by Har- vard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), and Moody’s Analytics independently reach the same conclusion: Consumers are struggling with a growing percentage of their incomes going toward keeping a roof over their heads.
LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as NBA’s all-time leading scorer
LeBron James long ago earned the nickname “King James.” Today the crown fits better than ever.
VSU announces fall schedule
Under first-year football Coach Henry Frazier III, Virginia State University doubled its win total in 2022, posting a 6-4 record after going 3-6 the season before.
Ed Reed’s criticism of Bethune-Cookman costs him coaching job
Ed Reed is out, and Raymond Woodie Jr. is in as Bethune-Cookman University football coach.
VUU nets 76-65 win over Bowie
Just when you think Robert Osborne has hit full stride, he shifts into an even higher gear.
Pharrell named new Louis Vuitton menswear creative director
Louis Vuitton has named multi-talented singer-songwriter-philanthropist Pharrell Williams creative director of its menswear division, replacing the late Virgil Abloh, the company said Tuesday.
National museum curator to discuss Black music’s dynamics
‘Music is about community ... we are all part of music’s story’
Dwandalyn Reece, associate director for curatorial affairs at the National Museum of African Americn History and Culture, will bring the story of Black music to Virginia Commonwealth University as the 2023 VCU Libraries Black History Month Lecturer.
Docuseries on Black church highlights history, links to biblical orthodoxy
“How I Got Over,” a five-part series, examines the history of seven historic Black denominations and highlights major Black Christian leaders — well-known and lesser-known — who have contributed to American society. Officials of the AND Campaign, a nonpartisan think tank that promotes Christian civic engagement, released the first episode on YouTube Feb. 13.
Hampton appoints new athletic director
Anthony D. Henderson will soon lead the 18 varsity, NCAA Division I sports at Hampton University.
Charles ‘Jabo’ Wilkins’ VCU jersey to be retired Feb. 28
In the beginning of VCU basketball, there was Charles “Jabo” Wilkins.
Flying Squirrels’ GRASP program seeks VUU, VSU applicants
The application process is underway for the $5,000 Richmond Flying Squirrels “34” Scholarship. .
Black quarterbacks Hurts, Mahomes will be center stage during Super Bowl
It is fitting that this year’s celebration of Black History Month coincides with a first in Black football history.
Blood drive for firefighter’s cancer fight
When Richmond firefighter Jonathan Clarke went for a routine visit to his primary care doctor last year, he left with a referral to see a hematologist.
Democrats reject 3 Youngkin appointees
Virginia Senate Democrats voted Tuesday to reject several appointees of GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin, including the state health commissioner.
Report card
Funding, other details still unclear a year after Fox Elementary fire
It will take at least two more years to reopen historic William Fox Elementary School in The Fan — but only if nearly $26 million is available to make it happen.
