‘Don’t be fooled: Support Joe Morrissey’
Most people will agree that Richmond has been run by financial elites as long as Richmond has been Richmond. Some may remember the performing arts mess when Mayor L. Douglas Wilder had to publicly tell them that “I run this town and I don’t work for Jim Ukrop,” who now is chairman of candidate Jack Berry’s mayoral campaign.
Republicans ‘cloak their racism’ in the law
The Republicans are practicing a scorched-earth policy toward the black people of America.
Mayoral election: Time to navigate Richmond toward a better future
It was the early to mid-1990s. The setting: The Commonwealth Club on West Franklin Street in Downtown. A gathering of Richmond’s most prominent civic and business leaders — African-American, white people, public and private representatives — was underway. The order of business? To envision Richmond’s future.
School Board choices
Four years ago, we, like many, had high hopes that the new representatives to the Richmond School Board would usher in progress.
City Council choices
The record of the past four years shows Richmond City Council has beefed up spending on schools, created an
John F. “Jack” Berry for mayor
Like many of you, we have agonized about our choice for mayor. For a time, we were uncertain about endorsing any of the candidates running. In public forums, debates and on a Free Press questionnaire, all of the candidates have promised the same things — to upgrade the operation of our city government, to improve the delivery of basic services and to find some way to renovate or replace our crumbling public schools.
A. Donald McEachin for Congress
A. Donald McEachin for Congress
Again, Hillary Clinton for president and Tim Kaine for vice president
Again, Hillary Clinton for president and Tim Kaine for vice
Voter power
At stake: U.S. presidency and vice presidency, U.S. House of Representatives, Richmond mayor, Richmond City Council and School Board.
VUU Panthers to take on VSU Trojans Saturday at Hovey Field
The much anticipated Virginia Union University-Virginia State University “showdown” has lost some of its luster, especially for the host Panthers.
VUU’s Nieves wins at CIAA cross-country championship
Luis Nieves and Virginia Union University continue to dominate the CIAA men’s cross-country championship. In winning his second straight individual title, Nieves also led the Panthers to a third consecutive team crown Oct. 27 at Richmond’s Bryan Park.
Rams host exhibition game Nov. 4 at Siegel Center
This will be a major “hello and goodbye” basketball season for Virginia Commonwealth University. Rams fans are welcoming four promising freshmen while bidding farewell this season to six seniors. All will be in action Friday, Nov. 4, when VCU plays host to Queens University of Charlotte, N.C., in an exhibition game at 7 p.m. at the Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St.
Local, state players on NBA opening rosters
Michael Gbinije and Treveon Graham are the Richmond area’s latest contributions to the NBA. Benedictine College Prep alumnus Gbinije is a 6-foot-7 rookie guard/forward for the Detroit Pistons. Last winter, he helped spur Syracuse University to the NCAA Basketball Tournament Final Four.
Black College Football Hall of Fame winners announced
William “Billy” Joe, who coached Central State University of Ohio to two NAIA national championships, has been selected to the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
Washington National Cathedral faces calls to remove stained glass of Confederate generals
After quietly removing panes bearing the Confederate flag from its stained glass windows, leaders of the Washington National Cathedral are now wondering what to do about remaining images of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
First black female diocesan bishop elected in Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis has elected the first black, female diocesan bishop in the history of the Episcopal Church.
Smithsonian’s Quran exhibit aims to dazzle, while offering opportunity for understanding
Islam prohibits the depiction of God or prophets, and some Muslims believe drawing any animate being is also forbidden. Certainly no such images appear in the Quran, its central holy book.
Personality: Kenneth A. ‘Ken’ Free
Spotlight on board chair of 50-year-old Metropolitan Junior Baseball League
Ken Free believes baseball taught him how to survive.
Virginia is for ‘Loving’
Six years after Mildred Loving’s death in Caroline County outside of Richmond, people from all over the world still post messages on a website with her online obituary.
VUU Choir concert at Second Baptist
The Virginia Union University Choir, led by Dr. Willis L. Barnett, will perform 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Second Baptist Church of South Richmond, 3300 Broad Rock Blvd.
