The Jordan Trophy: NBA rebrands, redesigns its MVP award
Michael Jordan was moments away from hoisting his third of what would become five NBA Most Valuable Player awards, and then-Commissioner David Stern greeted him at the mid-court ceremony with words that were both simple and profound.
Iconic West End gym courts Christo Rey’s hoop dreams
One of the area’s oldest and most historic gymnasiums has a new tenant that’s excited about branding a reputation of its own.
Dems must dance with young people, by Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
“Dance with the one that brung you,” goes the old saying.
Coaches for Change Community Classic Dec.19
The basketball pairings are set for the second annual Coaches for Change Community Classic.
Hall of Fame names baseball’s Fred McGriff
It’s official. Fred McGriff is headed to Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Heisman’s hit list
Caleb Williams is latest quarterback to earn revered trophy
It may be time for the Heisman Trophy — college football’s top individual honor — to consider changing its title to “Quarterback of the Year.”
Johnnie Walton joins Black College Hall of Fame
Johnnie Walton, the first African-American quarterback to lead his team to a professional championship, is part of the Black College Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
Paul Silas, 3-time NBA champion, longtime coach, dies
Paul Silas, who went head to head in the paint against the likes of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, has died at age 79.
Pastor Marshall D. Burgess Sr. memorialized
A memorial service for Rev. Marshall D. Burgess Sr. was held on Dec. 2, 2022, at Metropolitan African American Baptist Church in Richmond. He died on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at the age of 90.
‘Homegoing’
Dignitaries and ordinary people pay final tribute to A. Donald McEachin
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Tim Kaine and Majority Whip for the U.S. House of Representatives James Clyburn were among dozens of dignitaries and distinguished guests who paid tribute to Congressman A. Donald McEachin during his funeral Wednesday at The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church on Creighton Road in Henrico County.
A.P. Hill’s statue removal on hold
City Hall remains stymied on removing the last of Richmond’s city-owned Confederate statues, despite securing an Oct. 25 court ruling from Richmond Circuit Court Judge D. Eugene Cheek authorizing the city to proceed. .
ROUNDUP
The search for Richmond’s next poet laureate is on. City officials recently launched the search for an artist who can bridge division in the city’s community through art.
RPS lists 5.5 percent fewer students since 2019
Enrollment in Richmond Public Schools continues to decline amid population growth in the larger community.
Richmond area toy drives and distribution
Christmas drives are underway to try to ensure that children in struggling families receive gifts.
Officers who defended Capitol from Trump supporters honored
Law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were honored Tuesday with Congressional Gold Medals nearly two years after they fought supporters of then-President Trump in a brutal and bloody attack.
Jennifer McClellan and Lamont Bagby likely contenders for vacant U.S. House seat
Two Richmond-area Democratic members of the General Assembly are preparing to run for the vacant 4th Congressional District seat, the Free Press has learned.
Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Biden’s current term and capping an underwhelming midterm cycle for the GOP in the last major vote of the year.
Personality: Shavon M. Ragsdale
Spotlight on Village Against Violence Foundation founder
If it takes a village to raise a child, Shavon M. Ragsdale works to make sure the village is ready, willing and able to protect and support those most in need.
Lawrence Hugh ‘Larry’ Everette, social worker and popular singer, dies at 74
Lawrence Hugh “Larry” Everette was passionate about helping people and singing.
