‘Why I’m excited about the renaming of Freeman Hall ... to Mitchell-Freeman Hall’, by John H. Mitchell
Let me first say that there are scholars and students who know more about John Mitchell Jr. than I do. There are more than a handful of curious historians who have studied the Richmond Planet, the newspaper of which he …
Black women’s organizations matter, by Julianne Malveaux
March is Women’s History Month. It is the perfect time to lift Black women’s organizations that make such an essential difference in our lives.
Marijuana legalization legislation falls short of equity and fairness
Along with many other individuals, groups and organizations across Virginia, the Cannabis Equity Coalition of Virginia, or CECVA, is disheartened with the details within the legalization of marijuana bill that was approved by the General Assembly.
Thank you, Dominion Energy workers
A big thank you to the Dominion Energy employees who worked day and night to get us power following the last two ice storms. Even though it was cold and the weather was bad, you could still see them restoring …
Kudos to Free Press sports writer and artist Fred Jeter
Re “The art of sport,” Free Press Feb. 25-27 edition:
No way equal
We cannot sit by without commenting on the announcement by the University of Richmond regarding its examination into possibly renaming two campus buildings that honor white supremacists who were instrumental in the school’s history. UR President Ronald A. Crutcher has …
President and the pandemic, by Glenn Ellis
Dear President Biden, It’s no secret to any of us that Black Americans have carried a disproportionate burden throughout every stage of the pandemic. As you undertake the daunting task of leading the efforts to lift all Americans out of …
Changing Va.’s laws would honor the work of HIV advocates, by Deirdre Johnson
For more than 20 years, organizations around the country have commemorated National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day as a moment to raise awareness, spark conversations and highlight the work being done to reduce HIV in Black communities.
Voting: A powerful tool
Our nation is in a state of disgrace because of the spineless Republicans in the U.S. Senate.
When will workers get a break?, by Julianne Malveaux
Now that the impeachment trial of the 45th president is over, perhaps our legislators can turn their attention to working people, or more accurately, those who used to work and are now not working.
Black voters expect Biden to be bold, by Dr. Ron Daniels
During a campaign that was repeatedly rescued by Black voters, President Biden pledged to “Build Back Better.”
Protect Brown Grove
Scholar Ruth Wilson Gilmore defines racism as “state-sanctioned and extralegal exposure of group-differentiated vulnerability to premature death,” and environmental racism plays a big role in this premature death.
‘Teachers do not ‘skip’ school’
Re: “Skipping school: Data show that 40% to 60% of Rich- mond area teachers are absent from the classroom 11 or more business days a year,” Free Press Jan. 28-30 edition:
Trump impeachment trial exposed ‘dirty laundry’
In former President Trump’s second impeachment trial, his lead lawyer barely concealed his client’s racism, sexism and anti-Semitism. He directed special vitriol toward Vice President Kamala Harris and House Impeachment Manager Congressman Jamie Raskin.
Hold Trump accountable
Former President Trump incited a deadly insurrection against the U.S. government, according to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky.
