Johnson named executive director of BHM
Adele Johnson has been named executive director of the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia. Ms. Johnson has served in the position on an interim basis for more than a year. The full appointment became effective Jan. 1.
Richmond Environmental Film Festival kicks off Feb. 4
Call it a feast of 22 movies that will be shown at no charge with the goal of educating and raising awareness of environmental issues that are important to Richmond, the nation and the planet. That’s what the ninth edition …
Black Lives Matter art exhibit to open Feb. 15
Entries are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 1, for artists interested in participating in the 3rd Annual Black Lives Matter Art Exhibit at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond, 1000 Blanton Ave.
Alzheimer’s Association to host African-American community forum Feb. 27
The Greater Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a range of seminars and programs during February to help families with loved ones who have the disease. An “African-American Community Forum” will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, …
Exploring STEM fields
Richmond area students had an opportunity to interact with professionals in STEM fields and college students in STEM-related degree programs last Saturday at the STEM-U-LINK 2019 Career Exploration Fair sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers Richmond Professionals in …
Wakanda forever: ‘Black Panther’ poised for Oscar win
The box office smash “Black Panther” just made history as the first superhero film to be nominated for an Academy Award, the top award in the movie world. The film, directed and co-written by Ryan Coogler, is one of the …
Personality: Kevin Watson
“A lot of high school and college athletes see themselves as the next LeBron James-level professional athlete. But many falling short of that dream have to learn who they are and their skills and passions.”
Free tooth extraction clinic pulls in crowd
It was 9 a.m. and already 140 people were in line at the Capital Area Health Network’s free dental extraction clinic last Friday.
Renovated Northside Family YMCA gears up for ribbon-cutting on Monday
Nearly one year after a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off a major renovation project, Richmond’s Northside Family YMCA will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its spacious revamped facility at 4207 Old Book Road. The ceremony will be held 4 p.m. …
Gov. Northam speaks at VUU Community Leaders Breakfast
Gov. Ralph S. Northam addressed the 41st Annual Community Leaders Breakfast last Friday honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a message of valuing Virginia’s diversity and the collective responsibility of supporting each other as the state …
Personality: Dr. Michael L.W. Moore
Legendary civil rights leader Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker wanted his legacy to center on educational opportunities for generations to come. The Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker Educational Foundation is the vehicle to perpetuate his lasting dream and provides scholarships for underserved …
Area commemorations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A host of speeches and events will take place starting this week honoring the legacy and memory of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
24th Annual Freedom Classic Festival this weekend
The 24th Annual Freedom Classic Festival gets underway this week with family-friendly activities celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
‘The Art of Freedom’ exhibit to open at Black History Museum
“The Art of Freedom,” a new exhibit opening Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, will feature more than 60 works by African-American artists expressing their meaning of freedom.
Personality: Julie E. McConnell
Julie Ellen McConnell has always fought for the rights of the underprivileged and underserved — first as a public defender and now in defense of children in the court system. She was honored recently for her efforts as a legal …
