Sean Combs gives $1 million to Howard
No matter how he’s addressed — Puff Daddy, Puffy or P. Diddy — Sean Combs still holds Howard University and Washington close to his heart, which he demonstrated during a recent concert where the entertainment mogul donated $1 million to the university.
More time?
Civil rights group files lawsuit seeking extension of Va. voter registration deadline due to statewide computer crash
Virginia could become the latest state under federal court order to extend voter registration because of a disaster. The disaster in Virginia, however, is no hurricane, but a computer system.
Readers urge support for workers in voting Nov. 8
I have spent the last 39 years of my life working. I have worked in the private sector, in the public sector, in non-union facilities and union shops. And I have seen the difference a collective bargaining agreement makes. Even in a right-to-work state like Virginia, workers can choose to form a union in their workplace if a simple majority of their co-workers agree.
Black women key to victory
Without a doubt, women will play a critical role in the presidential election this year. In 2012, women overall had a higher voting rate (64 percent) than men (60 percent), according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the most powerful group of voters will be African-American women. In both the 2012 and 2008 presidential elections, black women voted at the highest rate of any racial, ethnic or gender group. Four years ago, 74 percent of eligible black women went to the polls.
Control the agenda
Sexual boasting, emails, tax returns, deplorables — the second presidential debate Sunday featured insults wrapped up in put-downs. This debate was held within miles of Ferguson, Mo., but it was never mentioned. The citizens offered questions about issues — health care, the U.S. Supreme Court, energy. The moderators peddled scandals — and elicited insults.
Fifty shades of crazy
Ignorant. Arrogant. Insulting. Racist. Sexist. Misogynistic. Anti-black. Anti-Latino. Anti-immigrant. Anti-Muslim. Xenophobic.
Wilder symposium to focus on legacy of Kerner Report
The anger that engulfed African-American communities shocked the nation. That was the mid-1960s, when a wave of uprisings against racial oppression hit major cities from Newark, N.J., to Los Angeles.
Ta-Nehisi Coates: Election shows ‘centrality of racism’ in America
From his post as a national correspondent for The Atlantic magazine, Ta-Nehisi P. Coates casts a jaundiced eye at the current presidential race.
VCIC honors 6 with annual Richmond Humanitarian Award Oct. 20
Five individuals and a church will be honored with the 54th Annual Richmond Humanitarian Awards presented by the Richmond Chapter of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.
‘The Prophet Speaks’ on regional issues Oct. 20 at Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill and Virginia Union University are hosting the seventh annual Metro Richmond Clergy Convocation. This year’s panel-led assembly is titled “The prophet speaks for the soul of the city” and will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, from 8 a.m. from 12 p.m. at Richmond Hill in Church Hill.
Beauty-n-Motion 5K walk, health expo Oct. 22
The Black BeautyShop Health Foundation is sponsoring Richmond’s first Beauty-n-Motion 5K Walk Run 4 Life Health, Beauty and Wellness Expo on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Bon Secours Training Center, 2401 W. Leigh St. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the walk starting at 9:30 a.m.
Trinity Baptist Church benefit Masquerade Ball Oct. 28
The Women’s Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church is hosting its second Masquerade Ball 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 28, at the Trinity Family Life Center, 3601 Dill Rd.
CIAA moves championships to Virginia locations
The Salem Football Stadium outside Roanoke has emerged as a possible site for the CIAA Championship Football Game on Nov. 12.
Ben Wallace removes jersey, photo from VUU over dispute
Pro basketball great Ben Wallace has removed his jersey from its place of honor at Barco-Stevens Hall at Virginia Union University where he was a star, the Free Press has learned.
VUU savors rainy 39-6 homecoming victory
Virginia Union University believes in sharing its top athletes. Chazton McKenzie draws rave reviews in both track spikes and football cleats for the Panthers.
Victorious VSU heads to Maryland to take on Bowie State
Virginia State University football fans traveling to Bowie State University on Saturday, Oct. 15, can expect to see two air shows.
TJ hoping for the playoffs
Thomas Jefferson High School first-year football Coach Chris Mitchell sees a clear path to the 3A East Region playoffs for the Richmond school.
Unused equipment symbolizes waste to Public Works employees
Expensive equipment sits unused at the Richmond Department of Public Works’ compound on Hopkins Road. Meanwhile, some vehicles and equipment have developed major rust spots that could reduce their useful life or lead to early breakdowns.
Muslims respond to Trump with #MuslimsReportStuff
During the second presidential debate last Sunday, Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump encouraged Muslims to report suspicious behavior when they see it happening.
Faith and Nat Turner
The story of Nat Turner, the slave and preacher who led a failed 1831 rebellion in Virginia, is surrounded by mystery and speculation as to his motives and the role that faith played in the uprising.
