UU’s football season to open against Hampton on Sept. 4
Finally, some good news for Virginia Union University football.
Student-athletes shine at VUU, VSU
Athletes at Virginia Union University and Virginia State University who have been standouts in their sports are being recognized as stars in academics.
JMU to face Oklahoma in Women’s College Softball World Series
James Madison University has ridden the powerful and tireless right arm of Odicci “Ci Ci” Alexander to the Women’s College Softball World Series.
Brandon Henson brings firepower to VCU Rams baseball
Brandon Henson is a notable reason why Virginia Commonwealth University hasn’t lost a baseball game in about seven weeks.
Is it safe to sing at church yet? Depends on who you ask
On Pentecost Sunday, some members of Southwood Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Neb., sang hymns without masks for the first time in more than a year.
Painting contractor still waiting for payment on work at River City Middle School
Months after Richmond’s new River City Middle School was completed and turned over to Richmond Public Schools, William Bullock is still waiting to get paid nearly $200,000.
Richmond native rapper Brax lives on in mural to be unveiled
A new mural will be unveiled this weekend in North Side celebrating Braxton Trenae Baker, a Richmond-born rapper who performed as Brax and made a major splash on social media before her death last year at age 21.
City, VUU and RRHA join forces to help boost Gilpin Court residents through new partnership
The City of Richmond announced a new 20-year partnership with Virginia Union University and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to help support residents of the Gilpin Court public housing community.
Report details racism, sexual assault at VMI
The Virginia Military Institute has tolerated and failed to address institutional racism and sexism and must be held accountable for making changes, according to a state-sanctioned report released Tuesday.
Monthly food distribution program launches in Henrico
A new monthly curbside food distribution effort began last Saturday at Quioccasin Middle School in Henrico County, drawing long lines of people in their vehicles despite the intense rainfall.
Wilberforce forgives graduates’ debt
Wilberforce University graduates had another reason to celebrate after an announcement at last Saturday’s commencement for the Classes of 2020 and 2021.
Howard U. renames College of Fine Arts in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman
While studying at Howard University, young Chadwick Boseman helped lead a student protest against plans to merge his beloved College of Fine Arts into the College of Arts and Sciences. He failed in that goal.
NSU wins MEAC baseball championship with help from area players; next stop NCAA Regional
Two athletes from Chesterfield County have helped Norfolk State University win its first MEAC baseball title.
Judge blocks meeting called by Fourth Baptist pastor
A Richmond judge on Tuesday blocked the pastor and the deacon board of a divided Fourth Baptist Church from holding a special congregational meeting on Saturday, June 5, to take a second vote on removing trustees, the church treasurer and the chair of the finance committee.
Personality: Tyrone E. Dickerson
Spotlight on recipient of the Ruth Coles Harris Advancing Diversity and Inclusion Award
In the world of number crunching and accounting, Tyrone E. Dickerson stands out. And he’s working to create a more equitable place for others like him.
Stay or go?
The Virginia Supreme Court will hear arguments next Tuesday on whether Gov. Ralp S. Northam has the authority to remove the Monument Avenue statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee
The fate of the giant statue of slavery-defending Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that has loomed over Monument Avenue for more than 130 years now rests with the seven justices of the Virginia Supreme Court.
Polls open Tuesday, June 8, for Democratic primary
Voters are in the midst of choosing the Democratic standard bearers who will run for state and local offices in the fall election, with the nomina- tion contests to be settled by a primary election Tuesday, June 8.
Black-owned businesses look back, ahead during pandemic
Michelle R. Mosby rang in the 20th anniversary of her business, International Hair Salon, on April 1 with a small group of employees and supporters in a spirited, but safe celebration at the salon on Forest Hill Avenue in South Side.
W.Va. names road for native musician Bill Withers
West Virginia native Bill Withers has been honored with a road named in his honor.
