How will race impact pardons for marijuana possession?
President Biden has signed an executive order pardoning thousands of Americans who have been federally convicted for a “simple” marijuana possession charge prior to Oct. 6.
Expansion program designed to attract nurses in senior living industry
A new partnership is opening the doors for students interested in nursing careers in community colleges across Virginia.
Journalist, educator launches VCU social justice lecture series
When Linda Villarosa’s ground- breaking book, “Body & Soul” was published in 1994, it was the first and only self-help book specifically written to address Black women’s health concerns.
Police Chief Gerald Smith issues statement on weekend gun violence
The Richmond Police Department worked throughout the weekend following up on numerous leads and investi-
Trojans lose to Hawks 43-40
After falling to Chowan, VSU’s recovery won’t be easy
Nurses often ask patients “how much does it hurt on a scale of one to 10?”
VUU delivers heart-thumping 27-24 win over Bowie
Brady Myers’ skills kick in for Panthers
There’s a new sheriff in town in the CIAA North.
Family celebrates matriarch’s centennial birthday
‘I was so happy to see family members that I had not seen for years.’
Six generations of Rose Ann Perry Parker’s family celebrated her centennial birthday Oct. 15 at A Touch of Class Event Hall in Henrico County.
Byron Allen buys $100 million home
Media mogul ByronAllen just became the first African-American to pay $100 million for a home in the United States.
When color struck the World Series
The New York Giants caught the 1954 championship with three Black players
Baseball’s World Series began in 1903 but it wasn’t until 1947 that Black athletes became a part of that so-called “World.”
John V. Moeser, an advocate of racial equity and justice, dies at 79
Educator and equity advocate John V. Moeser, who spent decades researching and inter- rogating Virginia and the South’s relationship with race, poverty and equality, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, following a lengthy illness. He was 79.
Gilpin Court community to undergo major change
The city’s housing authority has begun a search for a master developer to transform Gilpin Court.
VUU – Bowie outcome may determine CIAA and NCAA postseason play
And now, ladies and gentlemen, the main event you’ve been anticipating.
Personality: Lucia Anna ‘Pia’ Trigiani
Spotlight on the Library of Virginia Foundation’s board president
Lucia Anna “Pia” Trigiani is working to tell the story of an institution built around stories and histories.
2 Va. poets awarded the Ruth Lilly Prize
Rita Dove, the Henry Hoyns Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and Nikki Giovanni, recently retired professor of English at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, are two of 11 poets who have been awarded the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize. The distinction, announced by the Poetry Foundation’s 2022 Pegasus Awards, includes a $100,000 award given to each poet.
Looted and found
VMFA’s new African Art curator will lead efforts to return stolen objects
“I have always had a tremendous interest [in art] however, knowing your strengths and weaknesses is very important. It occurred to me that I wouldn’t be hugely successful as a studio artist and so I concentrated on being an art historian.” — Dr. NDubuisi C. EzEluomba
Test of state law on police discrimination to proceed
The Town of Windsor is set to become a test case for a state law that bars localities from engaging in a “pattern of discriminatory policing” affecting Black people and allows the Attorney General’s Office to take action to end such practices.
Explainer: A huge jump in Social Security payments is coming
Tens of millions of older Americans are about to get what may be the biggest raise of their lifetimes.
Early childhood educator Joyce R. Cosby dies at 83
For decades, Joyce Randolph Cosby played a key role in helping 3- and 4-year-olds in Richmond prepare for kindergarten.
Church leaders want public lands to better reflect Black history
Growing up in Charleston, South Carolina, the Rev. Carey A. Grady heard about the history of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church and its connection to a slave revolt planned by Denmark Vesey — long before it was the site of a 2015 massacre.
