City Council committee temporarily sidelines citizen review board to investigate complaints against police
A City Council committee hit the pause button Tuesday on a proposal from Mayor Levar M. Stoney to establish a new Richmond civilian review board to investigate complaints against city police.
House passes CROWN Act to end discrimination against natural hairstyles
Democratic Congresswoman Jahana Hayes of Connecticut sounded off to critics of legislation that would allow individuals the freedom to express themselves by how they wear their hair.
Yellow Jackets return to Ashland with NCAA Division III crown
The Randolph-Macon College men were nearly perfect in adding their name to the of Virginia’s NCAA basketball champions.
Dr. Robert L. Pettis Sr., longtime pastor or Zion Baptist Church, dies at 67
Dr. Robert Lee Pettis Sr., a well-regarded minister who was in his fifth decade of leading Zion Baptist Church in South Side, has died.
Personality: Carolyn Glenn Ethridge Harrington
Spotlight on president of NCNW’s Chesterfield Metro Area Section
In late 2020, Carolyn Glenn Ethridge Harrington began working with a group of Chesterfield County women looking to establish a resource to help address the needs of area schools, families and youths.
Court mute on Justice Clarence Thomas’ status
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to say Wednesday whether 73-year-old Justice Clarence Thomas remains in the hospital, though he had been expected to be released by Tuesday evening.
John Marshall High wins the crown!
There are 52 Class 2 high schools in Virginia, but there is only one John Marshall High School.
Race, democracy and Ukraine, by David W. Marshall
Just when you say it can’t get any worse, it gets worse.
Smollett’s sideshow mocks real tragedies, by Clarence Page
True to his profession, actor Jussie Smollett reacted to his sentence of jail time for his hate-crime hoax, with the passion of a courtroom drama.
Herstory once again, by Dr. E. Faye Williams
By now, everyone understands that the month of March has been designated as Women’s History Month.
Sa’ad El-Amin to speak March 18 at Richmond Public Library
Former Richmond City Councilman Sa’ad El-Amin will be the featured guest at the Africana Lecture Series scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, at the Richmond Public Library’s Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St., it has been announced.
CIAA champ loses in NCAA first round
Fayetteville State was one-and-done in the NCAA Division II basketball playoffs.
Howard women win MEAC
The Howard University women’s basketball team hold their tickets to the NCAA Tournament after defeating Norfolk State University 61-44 last Saturday to clinch the MEAC crown.
NSU going to NCAA ‘Big Dance’ for second consecutive year
Start the music. Norfolk State University’s history at the NCAA Big Dance is relatively short, but most exciting and filled with big-name dance partners.And it’s the same snappy beat this year.
Varina and High Springs high schools also take home state titles
This was a banner season for area code 804 high school basketball.
Credit union members’ participation in governance hampered by rules
Credit unions are supposed to be owned by the members who have opened accounts.
