Embraced by Wings enfolds young people in spirit of service
LinGina Moe has a heart to help others. “Growing up, I saw a lot of things and a lot of people in need,” said Ms. Moe, a 36-year-old native of New York City who now lives in Chesterfield County. “I …
Student performance of ‘#BlackLivesMatter’ Aug.15
Young people participating in ART 180’s summer program will perform an original play they wrote called “#BlackLivesMatter.”
Choir Day Music Fest at Shalom Baptist Fellowship Aug.16
Shalom Baptist Fellowship Church on South Side is holding a Choir Day Music Fest 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the church, 1708 Harwood St.
Petersburg church hosts health, back-to-school program
Greater Faith AME Zion Church in Petersburg is hosting an Outdoor Health Awareness Expo and Back-to-School Youth Explosion.
Sharon Baptist back on the market
Sharon Baptist Church in Jackson Ward once again is looking for a buyer. The church’s historic sanctuary at 22 E. Leigh St. is listed for sale for $850,000, according Keller Williams Realty, which is marketing the property.
James E. Winston, 80, music promoter
James Edward Winston was a welcoming presence in Richmond for decades as a promoter, entertainer and doorman. As a promoter from the late 1950s through the 1980s, Mr. Winston brought top acts to Richmond, such as Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, …
Rev. Shearin named pastor at Great Hope Baptist
Great Hope Baptist Church in the East End has a new pastor. He is the Rev. Melvin F. Shearin II.
Henrico church hosts Friday night ‘Spiritual Renewal’ series in August
Anointed New Life Baptist Church in Henrico County is hosting a monthlong series of Friday night services in August called “A Community Spiritual Renewal.”
Richmond pastor to talk about ‘Black Suffering’ at weeklong conference in South Africa
The Rev. James H. Harris, pastor of Second Baptist Church in the West End, is scheduled to speak at a weeklong conference on black theology in Johannesburg, South Africa, this month, the church has announced.
Another South Side church files bankruptcy
Serious financial troubles have hit another church in Richmond. Following in the footsteps of the Richmond Christian Center, Southside Baptist Ministries has filed for bankruptcy in a bid to ward off foreclosure.
Richmond native, renowned conductor Paul Douglas Freeman dead at 79
Paul Douglas Freeman left segregated Richmond in 1953 to pursue his musical dreams. Now in his death more than six decades later, the trailblazer is recognized as one of the world’s preeminent conductors. During his career, the amazing maestro with …
NFL team chaplain to speak Aug. 4
The Rev. Brett Fuller, chaplain of the Washington professional football team, is to speak Tuesday, Aug. 4, at a luncheon for Richmond area faith leaders during the team’s training camp in Richmond.
Former VSU sports info director dies at 68
Wallace Dooley Jr., who served as sports information director at Virginia State University and a number of historically black colleges, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at a hospice in Nashville, Tenn.
Dr. George Cooper, former president of S.C. State University, dies at 68
Dr. George Cooper, who served as the 10th president of South Carolina State University from 2008 to 2012, died Sunday, July 19, 2015.
Women’s empowerment workshop Aug. 8
Women United for Christ Ministry is sponsoring a women’s empowerment workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St.
