Crusade for Voters history detailed in new book
Kimberly A. Matthews was surprised that no one had ever written a history of the Richmond Crusade for Voters, the oldest African-American political organization in continuous operation in the state.
Music, more this weekend at 8th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival
Thousands of music fans will be in Richmond this weekend to enjoy jazz, blues and funk from more than two dozen artists performing at the 8th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival.
Prince Hall Origin Masons in city this weekend
Nearly 200 Masons are expected in Richmond for the 124th Annual Grand Communication of The Most Worshipful Saint John’s Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Ancient Yorkrite Masons, Prince Hall Origin-National Compact. The five-day state convention opened Wednesday, Aug. 9, at a hotel on Midlothian Turnpike, with a welcome by officials from the City of Richmond and Chesterfield County.
27th Annual Down Home Family Reunion Aug. 19
EU, the Washington-based, go-go music group, is headlining the 27th Annual Down Home Family Reunion from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Abner Clay Park, Leigh Street and Brook Road in Jackson Ward.
New Virginia Majority hosts cookout for former inmates, families
The New Virginia Majority will host a community cookout this weekend for people who have been incarcerated and their family and friends, it has been announced.
50th reunion for Walker Class of 1967
Members of the Maggie L. Walker Class of 1967 will gather for their 50th reunion next week.
African-American experience coin and stamp exhibit Aug. 20
An exhibit of coins and stamps telling the story of the African-American experience will be on view from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center, 2903 Q St. in Church Hill.
Bolt loses world race; still fan favorite
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s fastest man isn’t named Usain Bolt. Justin Gatlin has regained that title again after holding off the iconic Jamaican in the 100-meter final of the World Championships of Athletics last Saturday in London.
Lineman Allen ready for action
Jonathan Allen is a proven winner on the gridiron. He has won an NCAA championship plus a fistful of the nation’s top individual defensive awards. Now the man mountain is lined up to win the hearts of Washington NFL fans.
Nico Marley, grandson of reggae legend, looking for spot on NFL team
Nico Marley, taking a cue from his famous grandfather, Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, would like to “stir it up” regarding Washington’s NFL roster.
First round draft choices can sizzle or fry
You just never know when it comes to first round draft choices. All are ballyhooed, given the red-carpet treatment and welcomed with high hopes.
Richmond Christian Center looking to merge in new bankruptcy plan
The bankrupt Richmond Christian Center has come up with a new plan in a last-ditch effort to stave off a court-ordered sale of its property in the 200 block of Cowardin Avenue in South Side.
Panel to discuss role of African-American church on Aug.17
The current and historical role of the African-American church will be examined during a free panel discussion to be held as part of the 150th anniversary celebration of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jackson Ward.
Churches host back-to-school rallies
Two Richmond area churches are planning back-to-school rallies that will include distribution of free school supplies. • First Union Baptist Church will host its back-to-school rally 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the church, 6144 Derwent Road in South Side.
Facts about nominee for international religious freedom ambassador
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, President Trump’s nominee for international religious freedom ambassador, describes religious freedom as “the choice of what you do with your own soul.”
A successful new experiment on human embryo raises religious questions
News that scientists for the first time successfully edited genes in human embryos has created a stir.
Personality: Bernice E. Travers
Spotlight on president of Richmond Crusade for Voters
When Bernice E. Travers joined the Richmond Crusade for Voters in 1977, the election of a majority African-American Richmond City Council disrupted a centuries old, white-majority power structure.
Public to Monument Avenue Commission:
Is statue removal off the table?
Can the Monument Avenue Commission recommend that the statues of Confederates be removed? That was the pressing question at the first full meeting Monday of the commission assembled by Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney to deal with the statues to vanquished traitors along the tree-lined thoroughfare.
George Mason Elementary to stay open with repairs
George Mason Elementary School’s students, teachers and staff are staying put for the 2017-18 school year. The Richmond School Board voted Monday night to back Interim Superintendent Thomas Kranz’s recommendation to make repairs at the Church Hill building that is more than 100 years old.
VSU fires 10 professors just days before start of classes
Just ahead of the start of the fall semester next week, Virginia State University has axed nearly 10 professors, scrambling schedules for students who previously signed up to take their fall classes.
