VUU concludes its 150th celebration
Virginia Union University honored its past and celebrated its future with the unveiling Wednesday of a monument symbolizing 150 years of academic excellence at the institution. The monument was designed by renowned sculptor Ed Dwight of Denver, and is displayed …
Personality: Dr. Phillip B. Duncan
Dr. Phillip Benteley Duncan will go to any lengths — or to be more specific, any heights — to raise awareness about heart failure. The Chester cardiologist plans to climb the 19,340-foot Uhuru Peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro — the highest …
From R&B to gospel, Barky’s has changed with the times
When Barksdale “Barky” Haggins opened Barky’s Record Shop in 1956 in Downtown, some people were determined to see he didn’t stay in business for long. “White record distributors in Richmond wouldn’t sell me records to stock the store,” the affable …
Personality: Monica Brinkley Davis
Monica Brinkley Davis does not take lightly her role as a trailblazing officer of the Junior League of Richmond. The Henrico County resident is the first African-American president of the 89-year-old organization, whose mission is to train strong female leaders …
VUU 150th celebration continues with speakers, gala
Virginia Union University is concluding its 150th anniversary celebration with noted speakers and a scholarship gala highlighting events during the next two weeks.
‘Created Equal’ film series begins April 23
A new edition of “Created Equal,” a documentary movie series focusing on civil rights and social justice, is ready to launch at the Virginia Historical Society, it has been announced.
Eddie Murphy to receive top humor prize
Eddie Murphy, famous for his standup routines, films and his early breakout on television’s “Saturday Night Live,” will be awarded the top U.S. prize for humor this year by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, officials announced …
Dress for Success’ fundraiser slated for Friday
Volunteer models will strut their stuff on a runway in dazzling outfits designed with donated clothes at the third annual “Dress for Success” fundraising fashion event. The evening of fashion fun begins 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 17.
Free oral cancer screenings
A day of free screenings for head, neck and mouth cancer will be offered to the public next weekend through VCU Dental Care.
Dr. Kinney to speak at Williamsburg NAACP life membership banquet
Dr. John W. Kinney, dean of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, will be the keynote speaker at the 36th Annual Life Membership Awards Banquet of the York-James City-Williamsburg NAACP. The event will be held …
Personality: Arlette J. Teele
Arlette J. Teele founded the Purple Pumps Chapter of the Red Hat Society with the goal of bringing women in the Richmond area together “to greet middle age with verve, humor and élan.” At chapter gatherings, members are colorfully attired …
VUU celebrates 150-year history with rededication April 9
Gov. Terry McAuliffe and other elected officials are scheduled to join Virginia Union University faculty, staff, students and community members on Thursday, April 9, at a series of rededication ceremonies at sites significant to the historically black institution’s history, university …
Richmond celebrates 150 years of emancipation
In the midst of the city that once served as a merciless marketplace for hundreds of thousands of enslaved black people, a diverse audience of thousands gathered Saturday at the State Capitol to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the liberation …
Personality: Christian P. Dundas
Christian P. Dundas says he came up with the idea for a 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club in Church Hill three years ago when he was playing recreational basketball. It was about the …
Personality: Kimberley L. Martin
Kimberley L. Martin recalls how difficult it was for her to pay for textbooks when she attended college more than two decades ago. “I got student loans. And after I had finished paying for my room, board and tuition, I …
