Coach Leroy ‘Bo’ Jones, who helped shape the careers of many student athletes, dies at 72
Leroy “Bo” Jones, a former standout athlete and coach, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at his South Richmond home surrounded by loved ones.
Personality: Ashley S. Bland
Spotlight on Richmond Public Schools 2021 Teacher of the Year
Ashley S. Bland has received a coveted award that could set off a journey to additional state and national education awards. The 30-year-old Ms. Bland was named Richmond Public Schools 2021 Teacher of the Year.
Richmond sheriff’s race heats up
Sheriff Antionette V. Irving wants voters to re-elect her to a second four-year term based on her track record operating the Richmond City Justice Center and handling other duties of the office.
She’s No. 1
STEM teacher Ashley Bland surprised as RPS Teacher of the Year
Friday was a festive day in Richmond’s West End with the sounds of the 1965 hit “Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas playing as news crews began setting up in front of John B. Cary Elementary School.
Richmond Public Schools to hold graduations at The Diamond
Richmond Public Schools hopes it has hit a home run in its plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the high school Class of 2021 at The Diamond baseball stadium.
Honoring Richmond’s first Black police officers
Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney offers greetings at Sunday’s commemoration honoring the hiring of the first Black police officers in Richmond 75 years ago.
Cityscape-Slices of life and scenes in Richmond
Fans of legendary Richmond gospel performer Larry Bland applaud and cheer Sunday afternoon as Russell Bennett, a longtime friend of Mr. Bland’s, pulls away the covering from one of two new honorary street sign bearing Mr. Bland’s name.
No to casino off Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond doesn’t need a casino at Bow Tie Cinemas off Arthur Ashe Boulevard.
Children paying the price for gun violence
Gun reform has been revisited time after time. It is time now for action to be taken. Gun violence has continued to plague Richmond’s African-American community.
Biden-Harris at 100 days, by Marc H. Morial
One hundred days into their administration, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have made surprisingly bold inroads in confronting racial injustice and the COVID-19 pandemic, but significant challenges remain.
D.C. statehood a voting rights and racial justice issue, by Ben Jealous
Washington, D.C., has a higher percentage of Black residents than any state in the country, and they have no voting representation in Congress. This is systemic racism in action.
To heal a city
The Richmond community continues to look for answers and solutions to the shocking multiple shooting that claimed the lives of Sharnez Hill, 30, and her 3-month-old daughter, Neziah, last week in the courtyard of a South Richmond apartment complex where children and families were enjoying the evening air.
Powhatan County Fair opens May 14 for 3-day run
Helicopter rides, an antique photography display, live music, carnival rides and games and a gospel jubilee are among the highlights of the 102nd Annual Powhatan County Fair taking place Friday, May 14, through Sunday, May 16.
Actor Hill Harper to launch Black-owned digital wallet
Richmond will be a stop on a national tour seeking to pump up interest in a new Black-owned financial app for cell phones that is to go live June 1.
Track and field fundraiser May 8
The West End Striders and East End Lightning are co- hosting a track and field meet Saturday, May 8, at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, 1000 N. Lombardy St.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum scores 60 points in one game
Jayson Tatum has joined the legendary Larry Bird at the top of one of the Boston Celtics’ all-time lists.
O out of 259: No HBCU athletes chosen in NFL draft
HBCU athletes went 0-for- 259 picks in the seven-round NFL draft.
Jamin Davis to be key building block for Washington
For years now, a sturdy defense has been under heavy construction by the Washington Football Team. Jamin Davis becomes the latest building block on site.
Banks-Rose is latest VSU sprint sensation
Trelee Banks-Rose is the latest sprint sensation at Virginia State University.
