60th Anniversary
On Feb. 22, 1960, more than 200 Virginia Union University students protested the whites- only policy at the restaurant and lunch counter at Thalhimers department store in Downtown, challenging its segregationist dining policy in solidarity with similar student efforts taking …
Richmond Black Restaurant Experience starts March 1
The sixth edition of the weeklong Richmond Black Restaurant Experience begins Sunday, March 1, with a food truck extravaganza from 1 to 5 p.m. at Kanawha Plaza, it has been announced.
Governor, lawmakers hit the basketball court for cancer research
The governor, lobbyists, legislators and their assistants left Capitol Square last Thursday to face off on the basketball court for a cancer research fundraiser.
Lizzo, 'Just Mercy' win top honors at NAACP Image Awards
Lizzo was named entertainer of the year and “Just Mercy” won best motion picture, best actor and best supporting actor Saturday at the NAACP Im- age Awards, as the show that recognizes entertainers of color ladled honors on the film …
2 plays examine periods in history during Black History Month
There’s nothing like live theater performances during Black History Month to illuminate unforgettable characters.
Black Book Expo Freb. 22 and 23
The Elegba Folklore Society is hosting a Black Book Expo this weekend featuring local authors and entertainment.
Black History Month program to focus on civil rights icons Oliver W. Hill Sr. and Spottswood W. Robinson III
Noted Richmond civil rights attorneys Oliver W. Hill Sr. and Spottswood W. Robinson III and their role in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision that legally ended school segregation is the focus of a program, “Racial Segregation: Then …
Mural unveiling, African-American Read-In Feb. 27 at VMFA
A mixed-media mural of acrylic paint and photography will reflect the creative visions of Richmond Free Press photographers Sandra Sellars and Regina Boone and several others at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
AKAs present 16 debutantes
Sixteen young women were presented at the Debutante Presentation and Ball hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Upsilon Omega Chapter.
Celebrity Drag Bingo Feb. 20 at Diversity Richmond
Diversity Richmond is hosting Celebrity Drag Bingo at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Diversity Richmond Event Hall, 1407 Sherwood Ave.
Love Stories
Neither of us attended graduate school with the intentions of finding a soulmate, but that’s the thing about love — it doesn’t much care about your plans.
5 African-American leaders recognized as 'Strong Men & Women in Virginia History'
Five African-American leaders, including a retired judge, NASA scientist and inventor and a former NFL player, were honored during the eighth annual “Strong Men & Women in Virginia History” awards program Feb. 6 at a Downtown hotel.
Events celebrating Black History continues
The celebration of Black History Month continues through February around the area.
'Hair Love' gives color to Oscar winners list
A touching story about an African-American father trying to do his daughter’s hair for the first time is an Oscar winner.
Honoring a civil rights pioneer
More than 100 people were present last Saturday for the dedication of a state historical marker in Gloucester County’s Hayes community honoring the late Irene A. Morgan and her actions to battle racial segregation.
