No more ‘bites of the apple’ on the Richmond casino
Re “Councilwoman Trammell takes steps toward 2nd referendum on city casino,” Free Press Jan. 13-15 edition:
Recognizing the real Dr. King
As we commemorate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let us remember all that he stood for and all that he fought against.
‘We call him Mr. Poitier’
Actors, poets and graphic/ visual artists are engaged in a continual quest to touch the hearts, minds and souls of their audiences. It’s a daunting challenge and, if successful, leads to respect, admiration and adoration.
Sidney Poitier suffered from multiple health problems
Academy Award-winning actor Sidney Poitier, who died Jan. 6 at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., at age 94, suffered from several health issues, according to information listed in his death certificate that was obtained Tuesday by TMZ and several other media outlets.
Pharrell Williams calls for economic equity during MLK event
Singer and music producer Pharrell Williams is challenging corporate America to “do more” by supporting entrepreneurs of color and adopting economic equity measures.
Elvatrice Belsches to speak on history of Black Richmond Jan. 29
Public historian, researcher and author Elvatrice P. Belsches will speak about the history of Black Richmond during a virtual event 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Richmond Metro Area’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Deion Sanders wins Eddie Robinson Award; son wins Jerry Rice Award
Coach Deion Sanders is going to need to clear more room in his family trophy case.
NFL’s Black head coaches dwindle to one
If the NFL were to throw a party today for its Black head coaches, just one invitation would be sent.
Kelee Ringo gives Georgia Bulldogs another reason to bark
Herschel Walker was the freshman sensation in 1980 when the University of Georgia won the national college football title.
Cristhian Vaquero, 17, signs with Washington Nations
Most 17-year-old baseball players are looking forward to their junior or senior season of high school play.
VSU women’s team comes back to post 62-59 win over VUU Lady Panthers
The tide has turned, at least temporarily, in the women’s basketball rivalry between Virginia Union University and Virginia State University.
Red Lip Theology: Candice Benbow’s love letter to Black women in the Black church
Candice Marie Benbow came to be a theologian by way of the death of Whitney Houston, who she considers “the ultimate church girl.”
Bodybuilder Chris Dickerson, first Black Mr. America and Mr. Olympia, dies at 82
Bodybuilder Chris Dickerson, the first Black Mr. America and Mr. Olympia, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mr. Dickerson was 82 and died of heart failure.
Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Charles E. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who flew 409 fighter combat mis- sions over three wars, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Bethesda, Md. He was 102.
Comfort Anderson-Miller, who charity helped thousands in Liberia, dies at 60
For 30 years, Chesterfield County resident Comfort Yjakpai Anderson-Miller led a charity that shipped essential supplies and educational materials to her native Liberia. The founder of the nationally recognized Robert and Mary Anderson Charitable Organization succumbed to cancer after a 16-month fight on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. She was 60.
BLM757 organizer announces fun for Congress at Lobby Day gun rally
Using the annual pro-gun rally on Lobby Day at the General Assembly as a backdrop, JaPharii Jones, lead organizer with Black Lives Matter 757, announced his intention to run for Congress in Virginia’s 3rd District, a seat that has been held by Democratic Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott since 1993.
5th Annual Virginia Prison Car Caravan and Rally slated for Jan. 22
A caravan through Richmond and speeches in Monroe Park will highlight the 5th Annual Virginia Prison Justice Rally on Saturday, Jan. 22, it has been announced.
No jail time for community organizer and housing advocate
Veteran community organizer and housing advocate Omari Al-Qadaffi will not have serve any jail time for his role in an anti-eviction protest July 1, 2020, at the John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown.
RRHA re-starts eviction process, impacting hundreds of families
More than 700 families now living in Richmond’s public housing communities could be facing eviction in the coming months.
