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450 goal reached in campaign for new Richmond Planet license plate
Coming soon: A new license plate bearing the Black power logo of a historic newspaper that fought lynching and other forms of oppression in Richmond and Virginia.
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The party of Lincoln no longer exists, by David W. Marshall
When I hear today’s Republicans refer to themselves as the party of Lincoln, I have to stop and shake my head. Do Republicans really know what the party of Abraham Lincoln actually stood for?
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On Tuesday, community volunteers Tracie Tucker, left, and Barbara Burton, the parent of two RPS graduates, participated in a “PPE Party Packing” effort at the …
Published on August 26, 2021
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’New Shoes For Back To School’ reaches 15-year mark of providing for youngsters
As students across the metro region prepare for in-person classes, they are looking to get new school clothes, especially rocking shoes and fine sneakers.
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Medical professionals make push for vaccination efforts in Black and brown communities
With a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases and the continuing spread of the highly contagious delta variant, calls to vaccinate vulnerable populations have increased, with a variety of plans being floated to ensure the protection of people of color.
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Personality: Adriea Clarke
Spotlight on founder of Soul Vegan Block Party
Adriea Clarke is founder of an event that seeks to bridge the gap between the public and veganism and provide a space for African-Americans to share and show the curious, particularly people of color, an entry point into the lifestyle.
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Virginia GOP ‘suffering voter-suppression envy’
Re Article “Who are we?” and editorial “Redistricting,” Free Press Aug. 19-21 edition:
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Pass along rental assistance information to others
Re “State still has $788M available to help families facing eviction,” Free Press Aug. 5-7 edition:
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Ulysses Kirksey, longtime music director and conductor of the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, succumbs after illness
Ulysses Kirksey grew up in Richmond, traveled the world with his cello and landed back in Petersburg, where he led the community’s symphony orchestra for 32 years.
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’I think she’s out,’ deputy says after violent arrest
A woman who pulled off a road to change drivers during a trip with her father and three young children was knocked unconscious and arrested by two Northern California sheriff’s deputies, who then lied about the encounter to responding paramedics and on official reports, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.
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RPS mandates vaccinations for teachers, staff
Richmond Public Schools teachers, staff, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, volunteers, contractors and anyone else working with the district must be fully vaccinated against the corona- virus by Friday, Oct. 1.
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Premier Bank, which traces its history to Maggie L. Walker, sold to Ohio banking company
The bank that history-making business pioneer Maggie L. Walker founded and led in Richmond soon will be under new ownership.
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Dr. Leonard L. Edloe installed as president-elect of Virginia Pharmacists Association
Dr. Leonard L. Edloe, the former owner of a small chain of pharmacies in Richmond, has been installed as the first Black president-elect of the 140-year-old Virginia Pharmacists Association, the same group that once barred his late pharmacist father from joining the organization because of the color of his skin.
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VUU basketball team to compete in Chris Paul HBCU Tip-off
A short trip South and a longer journey to New England are featured on Virginia Union University’s November basketball slate.
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‘We have no time to waste’, by Dr. E. Faye Williams
When presented without context, the name Roger Brooke Taney means little to most contemporary Americans. Justice Taney was born in Calvert County, Md., very close to Washington, D.C. He was an attorney, served in the executive and judicial branches of the U.S. government, was a member of the Democratic Party and is infamous as the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court for authoring the equally infamous Dred Scott decision.
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Afghanistan: To go, to stay; either way, many are likely to pay
President Biden has announced that all U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by Aug. 31.
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VSU changes names of 4 buildings to honor history of women at university
Virginia State University has taken a monumental step honoring the achievements of African-American women with ties to the school.
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“Respect:” A musical masterpiece that captures Aretha Franklin’s essence
“They want to hear you sing,” says the Rev. C.L. Franklin (played by actor Forest Whitaker) to his 10- year-old daughter, Aretha (played by Skye Dakota Turner).
