Stacey Abrams to deliver keynote at event marking 100th anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre
Stacey Abrams, who has become a leading national voice on ballot access, will deliver the keynote address at the “Remember & Rise” event during the Memorial Day holiday commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Restored Richard Wright novel involving Black man tortured by police hits best-sellers lists
More than 60 years after his death, Richard Wright is again a best-selling author and very much in line with the present.
W.Va. names road for native musician Bill Withers
West Virginia native Bill Withers has been honored with a road named in his honor.
Personality: Tina Slaughter
From a young age, Tina Slaughter has been an avid golfer.
Joye B. Moore hits the area’s sweet spot with Joyebells Sweet Potato Pies
Joye B. Moore is a sixth-generation baker whose sweet potato pies based on an old family recipe may be making their way into countless homes throughout Metro Richmond.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell becomes mother at 50
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has become the mother of a baby girl.
Disney Junior series aims to give kid’s-eye view of race
“Rise Up, Sing Out,” an animated shorts series presenting the concepts of race, racism and social justice to young viewers, is coming to Disney Junior.
Fidelity launches teen accounts
Looking to draw in the next generation of investors, Fidelity Investments is launching a new type of account for teenagers to save, spend and invest their money.
Personality: Ashley S. Bland
Ashley S. Bland has received a coveted award that could set off a journey to additional state and national education awards. The 30-year-old Ms. Bland was named Richmond Public Schools 2021 Teacher of the Year.
Speakers virtually inspire VUU graduates
It was a momentous day for thousands of students last Saturday as Virginia Union University recognized its spring 2021 graduates with a virtual commencement ceremony.
Walkers stop in Richmond to raise awareness of human trafficking
As Drea d’Nur approached the grounds of the former Lumpkin’s Jail, one of the largest slave holding areas in United States history in Shockoe Bottom known as the “Devil’s Half-Acre,” she was moved to sing a song of freedom to …
Noted educator putting mark on history
Public historian and researcher Elvatrice Belsches, left, and Dr. Sylvia D. Statton unveil the newly redone historical marker about educator Virginia E. Randolph during a ceremony May 6 outside the museum dedicated to Ms. Randolph’s life and teachings in Henrico …
Personality: Navi Johnson
For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to difficult times. For Navi Johnson, it was the impetus for a new public space for African-Americans.
Black professionals make significant donations to VMFA
The generosity of Black professionals is making a big impact on the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Actor Hill Harper to launch Black-owned digital wallet
Richmond will be a stop on a national tour seeking to pump up interest in a new Black-owned financial app for cell phones that is to go live June 1.
