5 of 7 African-American NFL coaches sacked
African-Americans seem to be on the NFL’s endangered coaching list. Only two black head coaches remain in the 32-team league after five were fired recently.
Local teams return from Snoop Youth Football League Nationals with memories
Four area youth football teams returned from Los Angeles with no championships but with a treasure chest of memories.
Ferrell helps Clemson clinch national title, ready for NFL
Talk about going out with a bang. On what would be his grand finale, Clemson University’s Clelin Ferrell dumped the University of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for a fourth down, 7-yard loss, snuffing Alabama’s flickering hopes.
Huguenot basketball team loses height, but not heart
A year ago, Huguenot High School had a mountain-sized basketball team, with a towering front line with players measuring 7-foot, 6-foot-6 and 6-foot-4. This year’s Falcons more resemble a foothill.
2019 Freedom Classic moves to VSU Multi-Purpose Center on Jan.19
The Freedom Classic Festival basketball game has a new home. The 24th annual event is moving to the Multi-Purpose Center at Virginia State University in Ettrick.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects GOP argument to hold up Va. redistricting
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for a three-judge panel to redraw the boundaries of 11 Virginia House of Delegates districts — including five in the Richmond-Petersburg area — that were found to have been illegally packed with African-American voters.
Former inmates,their families and advocates to hold rally for prison reform
Advocates, former inmates and their families will hold a rally for prison reform from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square, it has been announced.
Education funding, voting rights top Virginia Legislative Black Caucus’ 2019 priorities
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus on Wednesday outlined a legislative agenda that addresses education, civil rights, voting rights and criminal justice reforms.
State air board approves controversial Buckingham County compressor
A historic African-American community in pristine Buckingham County will have to learn to live with a noisy, smelly, potentially polluting piece of equipment, a state agency ruled this week.
Nightclub owner, son of state senator arrested
The son of Petersburg state Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance is facing a new charge of felony drug possession.
Dawn Page retains chairmanship of Richmond School Board
Dawn Page, the 8th District representative on the Richmond School Board, narrowly kept her role as board chair in a close vote Monday night.
Christmas tree disposal, recycling event Jan.12
The Richmond Clean City Commission is helping residents safely dispose of Christmas trees by turning them into reusable mulch and sawdust through the “Bring One for the Chipper” program offered by the Department of Public Works.
Rep. McEachin sponsors town hall on mail problems Jan.12
Problems with mail delivery? Congressman A. Donald McEachin wants to hear about them.
Proposed King license plate shelved until next year
Fewer than 100 vehicle owners applied to purchase a proposed state license plate honoring civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., Richmond Delegate Dawn Adams’ office reported.
Rev. Nelson to be keynote speaker at Henrico MLK commemoration
The Rev. Tyrone Nelson, pastor of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jackson Ward and chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, will be the keynote speaker at the 33rd annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Henrico County.
41st Annual Community Leaders Breakfast Jan. 18
Gov. Ralph S. Northam will be the keynote speaker at the 41st Annual Community Leaders Breakfast sponsored by Virginia Union University.
Dr. Walker named visiting professor at UR
Dr. Corey D.B. Walker has left Virginia Union University after giving up his role as vice president and dean of the School of Theology on Dec. 31.
RRHA residents in 117 units still having heating problems
Keeping all public housing residents warm remains a constant struggle, the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority acknowledged Monday in an email to the Richmond Free Press.
City Council elects new leaders
Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, 7th District, makes a point Monday after being elected president of Richmond’s governing body.
Advocates seek laws to help immigrants drive, study
Immigrant rights advocates urged legislators Wednesday to provide driving privileges, wage theft protection and in-state tuition to people who reside in Virginia illegally.
