West, Anderson among YWCA’s 2015 Outstanding Women
Marilyn H. West has broken through cultural, geographic and gender barriers in her 23 years of management consulting. Judy C. Anderson has advocated for fair housing opportunities and the recognition of civil rights victories during her 40 years of service …
Thornton, Nelson to lead Henrico Board of Supervisors
The Henrico Board of Supervisors made history Tuesday night when it elected two African-Americans to the county’s top elective leadership posts.
Emancipation Day program Jan. 1 at Fifth Baptist Church
Freedom will be celebrated Thursday, Jan. 1.
GRTC’s Secret Santa speads joy to riders
GRTC bus riders were pleasantly surprised last week when Santa Claus took time away from his busy holiday preparations and greeted them at the transfer plaza in Downtown.
Kwanzaa Festival set for Saturday
This year’s festival is scheduled from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. The festival opens 1 p.m. with the African Market.
Boulé Christmas gala
Joint Christmas gala was held during sparkling black-tie affair at a Williamsburg hotel.
VCU grads told to ‘be disruptive’
“Take what you’ve got. Go be a leader and be disruptive.”
The Continentals give ‘Gift of Warmth’
As winter descends upon us, many Richmond children face cold days without a coat to protect them from the elements.
Park service to hold special tours at Maggie Walker house
It has been 80 years since the death of Maggie L. Walker, the pioneer businesswoman from Richmond. For five days next week, the National Park Service will commemorate that anniversary.
Holiday glitter and gifts
Jewelry designer Jay Sharpe is all smiles at a holiday open house.
Holiday spirit
Richmond’s holiday season kicked off last weekend with two long-running traditions — the Grand Illumination and the Christmas Parade.
Mothers Club reaches out for 60 years
They were friends and young mothers raising babies. They began meeting in 1954 to share child-rearing tips, organize activities for their children and socialize.
Grand Illumination, Love Lights to ignite holiday spirit
The holiday spirit will envelop Richmond this weekend with two big events — the joint Grand Illumination and Love Lights skyline lighting Friday night, Dec. 5, and the Dominion Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6.
“Santa with Soul” at Black History Museum
“Santa with Soul” is bringing his magical cheer to the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia this weekend.
Remembering the ancestors
The cries of enslaved ancestors could be heard during a ceremony last week memorializing human remains uncovered in an abandoned 19th century well during the 1994 construction of the Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building on Virginia Commonwealth University’s medical …
