High court halts gay marriage in Virginia
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court stepped in to keep the first same-sex marriages from happening in the Old Dominion.
Differing versions of fatal shooting compound problems in Ferguson
Eyewitness accounts broadcast widely have helped keep the pot boiling amid claims that Mr. Brown had his hands up when he was gunned down Aug. 9.
TJ Vikings looking for victories
Coach Chad Hornik’s checklist for Thomas Jefferson High football is nearing completion.
Personality: Channing J. Martin
Chairman of the board of United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
Sharpton urges Ferguson citizens to be ‘disciples of justice’
The Rev. Al Sharpton hopes the Michael Brown case will help change the way police engage the African-American community in this Missouri community and elsewhere.
Jason Hatcher key to Washington’s pass rush
If you want to catch butterflies, get a net. If you plan corralling horses, find a lasso. If you need to snare quarterbacks, call someone the likes of Jason Hatcher.
Huguenot hoping to regain lost glory
For right now, Huguenot ranks among the most difficult coaching jobs in Virginia, while construction crews put finishing touches on the new Huguenot next door.
Henrico Hitters win Black World Series
The Henrico Hitters are the champions of the 2014 Black World Series.
Chesterfield Jayhawks capture national title
The Chesterfield Jayhawks have won the nation’s top prize for sixth-grade basketball.
Again — Rage against police for civilian killing
People in the small predominantly black city near St. Louis began rioting and looting after the Saturday shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr.
Black officers forced out of Army at higher rate
The Army is reducing its officer corps and the forced culling is taking a bigger toll on black officers than those of any other ethnic group, according to Army personnel documents.
Study: Harsh policies liked if black people are target
A new study suggests that public support for harsh criminal justice policies rises if those policies ensure more black people are kept behind bars.
365 Black Awards salute motivators, activists
From inspirational motivators and community activists to a business owner and a former athlete, the 2014 recipients of the McDonald’s 365 Black Awards cover the spectrum of altruism.
Down Home Family Reunion Saturday
Put on your dancing shoes, grab the kids and bring a hearty appetite.
Minister: Arrest records a barrier after rights restored
According to the Rev. Hasan K. Zarif of Richmond, a coordinator for Goodwill Industries of Central Virginia who helps felons re-enter society and regain their rights, a clear arrest record is a problem that hits home for tens of thousands of Virginians who have had brushes with the law.
