Vacancies hurting Richmond’s emergency operations
Every element of public safety in Richmond is under stress due to manpower shortages.
Dr. Leonard L. Edloe installed as president-elect of Virginia Pharmacists Association
Dr. Leonard L. Edloe, the former owner of a small chain of pharmacies in Richmond, has been installed as the first Black president-elect of the 140-year-old Virginia Pharmacists Association, the same group that once barred his late pharmacist father from joining the organization because of the color of his skin.
March on Washington 2.0: We must save America, by Norman Hill
As late August approaches Washington, D.C., something deep in the soul-psyche of millions of African-Americans reflexively sweeps history out of its sepia-colored corners and into an annual ritual of remembrance and pride.
Climate change must be dealt with, by Julianne Malveaux
Tuvalu is a tiny Polynesian island nation located midway between Hawaii and Australia. Home to just 11,000 people, it is just 10 square miles. It is smaller today than it was a decade ago. Thanks to world climate change, Tuvalu is sinking, and the evidence is everywhere.
‘We have no time to waste’, by Dr. E. Faye Williams
When presented without context, the name Roger Brooke Taney means little to most contemporary Americans. Justice Taney was born in Calvert County, Md., very close to Washington, D.C. He was an attorney, served in the executive and judicial branches of the U.S. government, was a member of the Democratic Party and is infamous as the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court for authoring the equally infamous Dred Scott decision.
Redistricting Commission ‘more focused on political outcome’ by Phillip E. Thompson
We are not surprised by the partisanship that seems to be weighing down the efforts of the new Virginia Redis- tricting Commission to redraw the state’s legislative and Congressional districts. What did we expect?
Late author Alex Haley honored in 2-day hometown celebration
Find the good and praise it. It’s a phrase the late Alex Haley, author of the 1976 novel “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” often said during his life, fromhisdaysresidinginthesmall West Tennessee town of Hen- ning through his world travels as a journalist and writer. His seminal book about the horrors and injustices of slavery include messages of perseverance, cour- age and strength.
Ray Charles to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
R&B legend Ray Charles, who helped redefine country music in the civil rights era will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Plunky & Oneness to play at Summer Groove Aug. 21
Plunky & Oneness, the funk and smooth jazz band led by saxophonist James “Plunky” Branch, wants to help people get their groove back.
The Bahamas makes a splash in sprint competition
Befitting a nation surrounded by the sea, The Bahamas made a big splash— actually two big splashes—at the Tokyo Olympics.
Richardson gets her chance to race Jamaican Olympic medalists Aug. 21
Sha’Carri Richardson made a name for herself earlier this summer at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Now she’ll try and do it again.
Norfolk’s Keyshawn Davis following career path of boxing great ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker
Keyshawn Davis is showing signs of becoming the next Per- nell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker, which is about the top compliment any young boxer could receive.
VUU basketball team to compete in Chris Paul HBCU Tip-off
A short trip South and a longer journey to New England are featured on Virginia Union University’s November basketball slate.
VUU’s Mike Davis: First Virginia player picked in NBA draft first round
Virginia’s colleges and universities boast a rich history in producing NBA first round draft choices.
Rally-goers call for reinstatement of parole in Virginia
“He was incarcerated when I was young, and I can’t remember a day with him not behind bars.”
Premier Bank, which traces its history to Maggie L. Walker, sold to Ohio banking company
The bank that history-making business pioneer Maggie L. Walker founded and led in Richmond soon will be under new ownership.
Waiver sought for RPS student-athletes to continue playing sports
Student-athletes in Richmond whose grades suffered when schools went virtual could still play football or participate in other fall sports.
Kamras proposes changing role for SROs; board gives green light to new 1,600-student high school
Richmond schools Superintendent Jason Kamras presented a proposal to the School Board Monday night to re-imagine the role of school resource officers, or SROs, the police hired to provide public safety in the city’s public schools.
