Chief Durham: ‘This is not Ferguson’
“This is not Ferguson.” That was the assessment of Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham on Aug. 6, a day after Keshawn D. Hargrove, 20, was shot and killed by a Richmond Police officer in the alley beside DJ Market and Deli at Cary and Meadow streets in the West End.
Tale of the tests
Richmond SOL scores rise, but still below state average
The good news: More students in Richmond Public Schools passed state Standards of Learning tests in reading, history and math in spring 2015 compared with the previous year. That’s in line with the state trend of rising pass rates.
Former School Board member mounts campaign to oust principal
How much influence should parents and the community wield in deciding who should run a public school? That question is at the heart of a dispute over the leadership of Blackwell Elementary School on South Side.
2 top basketball standouts commit to UR
Imagine winning the lottery, then two days later winning it again. That’s about how University of Richmond basketball Coach Chris Mooney felt after landing two highly acclaimed rising seniors from the 804 area code.
Former NBA star Rick Mahorn to be inducted into Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame
Former Hampton University basketball sensation Rick Mahorn has been selected for the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame.
VIA group holds organizing session in Chesapeake
The Virginia Interscholastic Heritage Association will hold its next organizational meeting Saturday, Aug. 15, in Chesapeake.
‘Dialogue’ pages create feedback for School Board
Richmond Public Schools wants to make it easier for parents, students, teachers and the public to ask School Board members questions, make suggestions, express concerns or compliment their work — and get responses in a timely manner.
Double-dipping still a practice in city schools
Double-dipping is still in vogue in Richmond Public Schools, even though the practice of paying retirees extra money to fill vacancies has been loudly criticized.
Delays still plague Bon Secours’ East End expansion
Bon Secours Virginia CEO Peter J. Bernard is scheduled to retire Aug. 31 after leading the health care giant for the past seven years.
6th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival this weekend at Maymont
Thousands of music lovers will gather in Maymont Park this weekend to enjoy the soulful sounds of jazz, neo-soul and rhythm and blues from dozens of artists.
Bland family files lawsuit against Texas officials
The family of an African-American woman found dead in a Texas jail three days after a confrontation with a white state trooper filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against the officer and other officials, saying it was a last resort after being unable to get enough information about the case.
Rev. Shearin named pastor at Great Hope Baptist
Great Hope Baptist Church in the East End has a new pastor. He is the Rev. Melvin F. Shearin II.
First fans rewarded for camping out at camp
TreVon Cannon, Keshaun Smoot, Marquis Richardson and Daryl Johnson hold a unique record in Washington football training camp lore. The former Highland Springs High School classmates, athletes and longtime friends have been the first fans inside the D.C. training camp each of its first three years in Richmond. How have they done it?
Another black justice?
Political power play may lead to third African-American on Va. Supreme Court
Virginia is on its way to having a record three African-American judges on the state’s highest court — courtesy of the frayed relationship between Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Republican leaders who control the General Assembly. In a slap at Gov. McAuliffe for apparently ignoring them, top GOP legislators announced this week that House and Senate Republicans would take the virtually unprecedented step of rejecting the person the governor had appointed to the Virginia Supreme Court, in this case an experienced white female judge.
New life possible for St. Paul’s?
I recently passed by St. Paul’s College in Lawrenceville and saw the auction sign — 135-plus acres and 31 buildings for auction. This was depressing.
Room for children’s hospital, ballpark on same site
Re “Building for Children,” July 30-Aug. 1 edition:
Pike statue in D.C. must go
The Confederacy was not the result of a North-South split, but was the creation of an Anglo Masonic conspiracy born on the heels of an American Revolution. It was designed to kill the new American Republic and the ideas of the Declaration of Independence from their infancy. It was treason.
Voting Rights Act is fundamental
The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights in our democracy.
Mobilizing for ‘Justice’ march
When Minister Louis Farrakhan issues a sacred clarion call for a national and international mobilization for justice, freedom and equality, millions of people across America and throughout the world respond with responsive enthusiasm and energy. Such was the case in response to the minister’s call for the Million Man March in Washington, 20 years ago. I believe that history will be made once again on Oct. 10 in Washington.
