Dyer named new state fire marshal
Garrett Dyer is the new fire marshal for the state of Virginia. Gov. Ralph S. Northam announced the appointment of Mr. Dyer on Nov. 14.
Dr. Robert Winn takes helm at VCU's Massey Cancer Center
Dr. Robert Winn, an expert in lung cancer and community- based health care, is the new director of the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Thanksgiving holiday schedule
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, please note the following closings:
End surprise medical bills
Congress needs to take action to end surprise medical bills. These are the bills patients receive when they unknowingly go outside of their insurance network for care, without realizing their insurance will not cover them.
Let’s do the right thing
Re “Get out: Court-ordered RRHA evictions raising alarms in Creighton Court,” Free Press Oct. 24-26 edition: It is a shame that many of our city’s top officials did not say anything when public housing tenants were being given eviction notices.
A.I. and African-American workers by Marc H. Morial
“Black America’s collective response to emerging technology will determine whether it is an opportunity or an existential threat.” – George H. Lambert Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Greater Washington Urban League
John Brown: Saint or madman? by John Michael Cummings
I grew up in the 1970s, a stone’s throw away from John Brown’s Fort in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Today, many are throwing verbal stones at the fort.
America's last slave ship could offer a case for reparations
Alabama steamship owner Timothy Meaher financed the last slave vessel that brought African captives to the United States, and he came out of the Civil War a wealthy man.
Shockoe Bottom's slave history to be subject of symposium Dec. 7
Fans of African-American history will be offered an all-day feast of information about Shockoe Bottom on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St.
Vocalist Rene Marie looking forward to RVA 'homecoming' with RJS
Virginia born and internationally acclaimed vocalist René Marie will perform as part of the Richmond Jazz Society’s Guest Educators Concert Series on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at The Capitol Ale House Downtown Music Hall, 623 E. Main St.
Mr. Sailor, Ms. Simms wed
C.J. Sailor was on the campaign trail with Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie in 2017 when they made a campaign stop at Southern Kitchen restaurant. That’s when the statewide director of coalitions for the Gillespie campaign spied Chelsea Simms, who was working at the Shockoe Bottom restaurant owned by her mother that has since relocated to Jackson Ward. Mr. Sailor was lovestruck.
No need to be alone with area Thanksgiving dinner programs
The holiday season has begun. Thanksgiving, a time for family, friends and fellowship, is upon us. But it can also be a stressful and lonely time for many. Several Richmond area organizations are helping by providing free Thanksgiving dinners to area residents. Many organizations also are welcoming additional volunteers — cooks, turkey carvers, servers and greeters, table designers and general helpers — to assist at various locations.
Bill Russell finally accepts Basketball Hall of Fame ring
It took him 44 years, but Bill Russell finally accepted his Basketball Hall of Fame ring.
Highland Springs football dynasty ends; TJ plays Nov. 29 for region title
It’s over. After four straight state championships and 40 consecutive wins, the curtain finally fell on what has been the greatest show in local high school football history.
VSU's team virtually all new
This has been something of a “meet-and-greet” basketball season at Virginia State University. With the top five scorers gone from last year’s CIAA championship squad, name tags might be helpful in knowing the “rookies.”
VCU to play Purdue Friday
Virginia Commonwealth University’s basketball team is off to its best start in school history, but the road ahead is looking rocky.
VUU's Jordan Peebles jumps to a leadership role
Jordan Peebles is a high-wire act without the trapeze and safety net. The Virginia Union University junior does his best work high above the floor for Coach Jay Butler’s Panthers.
Faith groups sue Trump administration over refugee resettlement order
Three faith-based groups that assist with refugee resettlement are suing the federal government, arguing a recent executive order granting state and local officials the authority to block refugee resettlement violates federal law and inhibits their ability to practice their faith.
Funeral programs helping to connect African-American families to roots
Volunteers across the state are combing through a large collection of old African-American funeral programs to help families connect with distant relatives of the past.
