Personality: Pamela B. Smith
Spotlight on president of the Richmond Metropolitan Chapter of The Charmettes
Pamela B. Smith was first inspired to join the Richmond Metropolitan Chapter of The Charmettes 25 years ago.
State watchdog report finds significant flaws in state’s special education efforts
Every year, more than 2,300 special education students — 20 percent — are awarded essentially worthless diplomas when they graduate.
VSU, NSU receive multimillion $ bonanzas
Virginia State University just received a gift of $30 million, the largest private donation since its founding 138 years ago. Norfolk State University also received a record-setting gift of $40 million.
Roll up your sleeve
Virginia officials introduce COVID-19 vaccine with initial inoculation of front line health workers
When the opportunity arose to be one of the first in Virginia to get a shot of the new COVID-19 vaccine, the choice was obvious for Dr. Roberson.
Hampton president to step down after more than 40 years
After more than four decades at the helm, Hampton University President William R. Harvey announced Monday that he will step down in June 2022.
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.
Affected Henrico residents not informed about new arena project
Re: “Henrico Coliseum? Navy Hill developers who were rejected in Richmond plan to build a bigger development with a new 17,000-seat arena off Parham Road in Henrico County,” Free Press Dec. 3-5 edition:
Stop blocking COVID-19 relief, by Ben Jealous
It is going to be a hard Christmas for many Americans. The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is soaring. The virus is spreading faster than ever. Families and small business owners whose incomes have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic are being hurt by the U.S. Senate’s refusal to provide any relief since April.
We must participate in Richmond casino, by Alfred Liggins
For decades, the state of Virginia has had a dismal track record when it comes to economic inclusion for African-Americans, especially as it pertains to the award of meaningful contracts and providing equal access to economic development opportunities to Black businesses.
Colorado young scientist and app creator named Kid of the Year
A 15-year-old Colorado high school student and young scientist who has used artificial intel- ligence and created apps to tackle contaminated drinking water, cyberbullying, opioid addiction and other social problems has been named TIME magazine’s and Nickelodeon’s first Kid of the Year.
Baseball slugger Richard ‘Dick’ Allen dies at 78
Richard Anthony Allen, among baseball’s most powerful sluggers of his generation, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.
USA Track and Field Hall of Famer Arnie Robinson Jr. dies
Arnie Paul Robinson Jr., the 1976 Olympic long- jump champion, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020.
Olympic champion and American hero Rafer Johnson dies
Rafer Johnson, widely regarded as among the greatest athletes of all time and the man who helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1968, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was 86.
Mayweather to fight again
As long as there is money to be made, Floyd Mayweather isn’t hanging up his boxing gloves.
Washington Wizards shake things up, snag Russell Westbrook in trade
There’s an adage that if you keep doing the same ol’ things, you’ll keep getting the same ol’ results. The Washington Wizards, stuck in mediocrity for years, took this to heart and decided to shake up things in the nation’s capital.
Few Black head coaches leading top NCAA football programs
Black players are common on the college gridiron. But the same isn’t true for coaches wearing the headphones on the sidelines.
Shaka Smart sports new look
Some of Coach Shaka Smart’s former Virginia Commonwealth University fans might not recognize the former Rams coach nowadays in a crowd.
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.
