Crusade co-founder to be honored Nov. 1
The Richmond Crusade for Voters is teaming up with two other groups to host a celebration of Dr. William Ferguson Reid, one of the area’s legendary political activists.
Homecoming highlights ...
The high-stepping marching band and the crowning of Mr. Virginia Union, Jason Smart-El, and Miss Virginia Union, Khadijah Harvin, were among the highlights of last weekend’s homecoming festivities at Virginia Union University. Thousands of alumni, students, community members and others …
Personality: Marie Drexler Kolendo
Marie Drexler Kolendo knows first hand the devastating toll that Alzheimer’s disease takes on afflicted individuals and their loved ones.
Hampton U. professor wins Miss Virginia USA
Desiree Williams is sporting a new crown — Miss Virginia USA. An assistant professor at Hampton University, Dr. Williams, 26, won her latest state title at the Oct. 11 pageant in Charlottesville.
Miss Harris, Mr. Blackwell marry
Geneva Harris of Richmond became the wife of Nelson Blackwell of Dinwiddie on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Hanover Black Heritage Society program set for Oct. 24
The Hanover County Black Heritage Society is hosting a ceremony to honor the initial inductees for its Wall of Honor from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Henry Clay Inn, 114 N. Railroad Ave., in Ashland.
Justice Or Else
Twenty years ago, 1.2 million African-American men assembled in a blanket of humanity that spread across the National Mall from the U.S. Capitol to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to attend the first Million Man March. There, they declared …
Music by the river
An estimated 200,000 people gathered under mostly sunny autumn skies last weekend to enjoy crowd-pleasing music and dances performed by more than 40 artists at the 11th Annual Richmond Folk Festival.
Virginia Randolph school to mark 100th anniversary on Saturday
The Academy at Virginia Randolph will celebrate its centennial Saturday, Oct. 17, marking a century since the Henrico County school was dedicated in honor of Ms. Randolph, the pioneering African-American educator.
VUU and VSU homecomings this weekend
It’s time for joyful reunions, parties, tailgating and football as Virginia Union University and Virginia State University celebrate their homecomings this weekend.
Casting call Oct.17 for play
A casting call will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Thirty-First Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st St., for the play, “Abolitionists Museum.”
Personality: Maria Fatima Crenshaw
Maria Fatima Crenshaw loves to cook. On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being tops, the Richmond resident rates herself a nine in preparing scrumptious dishes. Among her favorites, she loves to serve fried chicken and pastelillos, also …
Richmond Folk Festival returns to riverfront
There’s something for just about everyone at this weekend’s 11th Annual Richmond Folk Festival. An array of more than 40 performers representing a cross-section of music and dance is scheduled to entertain tens of thousands of people on six stages …
‘La Vida’ exhibit opens Oct. 9 at Pine Camp
The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host an art exhibit, “La Vida,” through Nov. 20 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
U.Va.’s historic Final Four team to attend Ridley forum benefit Oct. 10 in Richmond
The Virginia State University Alumni Theatre Ensemble is performing “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf” to raise funds for the university’s Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Fund for students.
