Personality: Kevin Holder
Spotlight on president of Iota Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity during centennial
Six years after Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was created at Howard University, a new chapter was established in Richmond in the summer of 1920.
Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe makes it official: He wants another 4 years
Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe has been saying for months he wants his old job back. On Wednesday, Mr. McAuliffe made his bid official.
Gov. Northam signs ‘Breonna’s Law’ banning no-knock warrants
Two of Breonna Taylor’s aunts watched in Richmond on Monday as Gov. Ralph S. Northam ceremonially signed a statewide ban against police use of no-knock search warrants, a law named after Ms. Taylor, a Kentucky woman who was fatally shot when Louisville police broke down her door in the middle of the night.
Cozy with Chromebook
Richmond School Board votes for students to continue virtual classes through the end of the academic year
Richmond students won’t be going back into school buildings for in-person classes next semester.
Women power
Military veteran becomes first-time homeowner through Habitat initiative
Spring Cambric broke down in tears as she stood surrounded by family and friends last Saturday on the front porch of her new North Side home.
Harvard elects first Black male student body leader
A 20-year-old from Mississippi has be- come the first Black man elected student body president at Harvard.
Remain vigilant
At the grassroots and national levels, we must continue the fight against the fascist activities of the Republican Party. We must continue our support for President-elect Joe Biden for the next two years because the Republicans have indicated their sabotage plans.
America faces threat
As an 84-year-old man, it is hard to comprehend how America has changed so much in a few decades, especially in how people now perceive the precious rights and liberties granted us by our Founding Fathers when they drew up the greatest Constitution in the world.
All workers need paid sick days, by Sarah Milston
In Virginia, we currently have no law requiring employers to offer paid sick days for their workers. This means that working Virginians aren’t guaranteed the right to earn paid time off based on the hours they work.
The DNA of a Black woman, by Chuck Richardson
There is something magical about a fearless, intelligent, incorruptible Black woman — a woman willing to sacrifice and face any obstacle she must for a greater cause than herself. Black women have been, and continue to be, the crucible of fortitude. Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune, Fannie Lou Hamer and thousands of others have been the bedrock of African-American progress.
Step aside, Ms. Showalter
When a public servant fails to serve the public, then she or he should step down from office or be removed.
Buyer beware
We were not surprised that the developers of the defunct new Richmond Coliseum and Downtown development project ran to the welcoming embrace of Henrico County when their costly $1.5 billion Navy Hill project was rejected last year in Richmond.
Tyson and Jones give fight winnings to pandemic victims
For old time’s sake, and for the good of charity, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. put on quite a show Nov. 28 in Los Angeles.
Virginia NAACP names new executive director — Da’Quan Love
Da’QuanM.LoveisthenewexecutivedirectoroftheVirginia State Conference of the NAACP.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers make league history with 3 Black coaching coordinators
If there was an NFL award for coaching diversity, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be a leading contender.
Rookie Antonio Gibson becomes Washington team hero on Thanksgiving
Antonio Gibson has become a new hero in Washington and a villain in Dallas.
Jaret Patterson rushes into the record books
Jaret Patterson has raced straight into the college football record books and smack dab into the NCAA spotlight.
NSU basketball opens on a roll
If Norfolk State University can play as well at home as it has away, the Spartans are looking at a banner season.
Tuskegee Airman Frank Macon dies
One of only two original, remaining Tuskegee Airmen in Colorado has died. Frank Macon died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at his home in Colorado Springs. He was 97.
