Retired Richmond Police Maj. Wille C Jones, who battled racism within the department, dies at 87
Retired Police Maj. Wille C Jones was a leader in seeking to end ingrained racial bigotry in the Richmond Police Department.
Larry J. Bland seriously ill
Larry J. Bland, Richmond’s celebrated gospel choir director, issued an email Tuesday stating that he is suffering from a serious illness and included a request for prayers and privacy.
5 faith facts about VP pick Kamala Harris – a Black Baptist with Hindu family
Few, if any, vice presidential candidates have had as much exposure to the world’s religions as U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, the 55-year-old from California whom Demo- cratic presidential contender Joe Biden named Tuesday as his running mate.
New deal helps pave way for Soulidifly's new work
Richmond’s largest African-American film and media company now has access to financial support for its efforts to make films showcasing events and stories involving women and people of color.
Saturday's Down Home Family Reunion canceled because of COVID-19
The 30th Annual Down Home Family Reunion, the summer celebration of African-American folk life sponsored by the Elegba Folklore Society, is canceled this year because of the coronavirus.
Local father and son artists share national spotlight
Local artists Jerome W. Jones Jr. and Jeromyah Jones, known for their portraits of prominent figures, received a tidal wave of interest from across the country after a recent interview on NBC’s “Today” show.
Personality: Lashawnda S. Singleton
Spotlight on president of the Richmond Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers
From Miami to New York and finally Richmond, Lashawnda Shanell Singleton has seen and experienced the struggles of the poor and disadvantaged.
Terry recruits 4 for Lady Panthers
First-year Virginia Union University Lady Panthers basketball coach Tierra Terry has been busy on the recruiting trail.
VUU golf team recognized for GPA
Virginia Union University golfers are posting low scores on the links and high scores in the classroom.
Cameron Champ’s rising star leads to loyal following, merchandise
Cameron Champ is going places his grandfather, the late Mack Champ, was never given the chance to.
As the '6th Man,'-Lou Willuams plays a key role for Clippers
Lou Williams is the star who doesn’t start.
Unemployed can count mail-in ballots
Unemployed workers could provide the extra manpower needed to ensure a trouble-free election in November.
Ordinary people loved Rep. John Lewis, too
Re “Rep. John Lewis, a lion of the Civil Rights Movement and ‘conscience of Congress,’ dies at 80,” Free Press July 23-25 edition:
Connection between shootings and removal of statues?
I see a lot of shooting and killing these days.
Protection against predatory lending gone, by Charlene Crowell
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc throughout the country, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently took an ill-advised and untimely action.
Black women rising despite decades of bias, by Julianne Malveaux
Women won the right to vote a century ago. On Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment passed. The white women’s equal rights struggle began in 1776, though, when Abigail Adams, the wife of our second president and member of the Constitution-drafting Continental Congress, sent her husband a letter. She urged him to “remember the ladies.” She further wrote, “All men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.”
