VUU’s offensive line is ready to roll
The most essential football players just might be the ones that fans rarely talk about and hardly notice. Furthermore, their names are almost never announced on the public address system. Yet, no team is traveling anywhere near the end zone without them.
Serena Williams not done yet; wins 1st match at U.S. Open
Serena Williams is not ready to say goodbye just yet. Nor, clearly, are her fans.
White House conference to explore hunger diet-related disease among U.S. population
A White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in late September will address why millions of Americans are afflictedwithfoodinsecurityanddiet-relateddiseases—including heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes — which are among the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. Billed by the Biden-Harris administration as the first of its kind in more than 50 years, the Sept. 28 conference also will examine how a lack of access to healthy and affordable foods is one of many factors impacting hunger and diet-related dis- eases, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre wrote in a statement. “The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these challenges further,” Ms. Jean-Pierre stated, adding that the conference will bring government leaders, academics, activists, and Americans from all walks of life together to achieve the goal of ending hunger and reducing diet-related diseases in the U.S. by 2030 – all while reducing disparities among the communities who are impacted the most by these issues. “We will announce a national strategy at the conference that
Organizations call for Black people to fight in midterm elections
'Everything we love is on the line’
As the summer vacation season winds down and the fall political season is about to heat up, the nation’s premier national Black voter organization is calling on Black America to start fighting now to elect the candidates that positively impact the Black community during midterm elections Nov. 8.
Only $21M to rename military bases?
I’m glad that no one saw my stunned deer-in-headlight face after I recently read an editorial regarding the quoted sticker-price of $21M for renaming our military bases, but believe it or not, I do have a suggestion!
VCU’s 2022 ‘Common Book’ further exposes Richmond’s racist past, by Chip Jones
Parking in front of a massive stone clubhouse, I was ready to enjoy an evening visit with a book club in the suburbs.
Biden’s student loan plan needs more reforms, by Marc H. Morial
“By forgiving up to $20,000 in burdensome student loan debt, President Biden is giving working and middle class families the financial breathing room the desperately need. Buying a home, founding a business, starting a family, and so much more will now be a financial possibility for millions more Americans. But we cannot stop there. The Congressional Black Caucus remains committed to achieving additional reforms to ensure current, and future borrowers are not subjected to this cycle of burdensome debt.” – Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Joyce Beatty
Teacher shortage is a symptom, by Julianne Malveaux
The teacher shortage is a symptom of a greater challenge.
After much labor, city workers can bargain for better wages
Labor Day has mostly marked the end of summer in Richmond, a day off for most best known for pool parties and retail shopping sales. But this year, the national holiday celebrating worker contributions to American progress will have new meaning, particularly among City Hall and School Board employees, when it arrives Monday, Sept. 5.
Like Black families, HBCUs are financially short-changed
As college students settle into campus life, many Black Americans remember the multigenerational sacrifices that have established higher education as a bridge to a better life.
VUU and MBL receive Sports Illustrated funds
Virginia Union University, Hampton University and the Metropolitan Business League are among several Virginia-based minority organizations to receive $175,000 from Sports Illustrated Sportsbook. The funds are part of an agreement with Virtual Entertainment Partners in exchange for a partnership and access into Virginia’s sports betting market. The following universities and organizations received:
$1.3M federal grant assists first-generation students, students with disabilities
Virginia Commonwealth University plans to aid the academic path of underrepre- sented undergraduates, courtesy of a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. VCU is one of three Virginia universities to receive the McNair grant, named for the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduate and the second African-American to fly in space.
Summer internships key to jump-starting careers
Internships for college students can be pivotal in steering and developing a young person’s career.
City rejects South Side church bid for abandoned school
A church that has competed to buy the long vacant Oak Grove Elementary School property in South Side has been eliminated from contention — leaving an apartment developer as the only bidder with an offer still under review.
Va. Executive Mansion open to public again
After being closed for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Executive Mansion, located in Capitol Square in Downtown, will reopen to the public Sept. 2.
City packs heat with little impact
Gun buyback nets 126 broken weapons, 227 handguns, 117 rifles and shotguns
City Hall touted Richmond’s first gun buyback program as an “overwhelming success” despite evidence that the event is unlikely to have any impact on violence or gun ownership.
Labor Day holiday closings 2022
In observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 5, please note the following:
City Council to weigh ranked-choice voting
Next week, City Council will likely decide whether to test a simple change in voting that would ensure a majority of voters elects every member of the governing body in the 2024 elections.
Dr. Tinina Cade retires after 35 years at University of Richmond
Longtime educator praised for building an infrastructure of support for students
As a new semester begins at the University of Richmond, there is one familiar face that students, faculty and staff will not see on campus this year.
