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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.
‘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.
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President Biden has announced that all U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by Aug. 31.
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.
“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).
Richmond casino referendum approved for fall ballot
A Richmond judge has signed an order putting the casino referendum on the Richmond ballot, ensuring city voters will have the final say on whether Virginia’s capital city adds a gambling mecca to its attractions.
Plans call for $5M James River Center on newly purchased conservation site
A $5 million center is being envisioned that would provide Richmond youths with hands-on learning experiences on the shores of the James River.
GOP candidate a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’
I was disgusted when I saw the Republican candidate for governor, Glenn Youngkin, surrounded by Black folks at a recent news conference at Virginia Union University.
State still has $788M available to help families facing eviction
Confronted by the prospect of a flood of evictions, President Biden’s administration acted Tuesday to of- fer temporary relief that will impact struggling renters facing ouster for overdue payments, including those in Richmond and most of Central Virginia.
School Board insists on going it alone on Wythe
Construction of a new George Wythe High School is still in limbo as the Richmond School Board needs to work out some design decisions for the request for proposal, or RFP, in order to move the construction process forward.
Hundreds arrested in D.C. at faith-led protest for voting rights
As police escorted a demonstrator in a wheelchair away from the chanting throng descending on the U.S. Capitol on Monday, fellow protesters turned to watch the person go. The group paused for a moment, then altered their call. They screamed in unison: “Thank you! We love you!” The lone protester nodded, fist raised. The crowd erupted in applause. It was a moment that played out again and again over the course of the afternoon.
Jay-Z and Will Smith invest in rent-to-own housing startup
Jay-Z and Will Smith are among a list of investors involved in a startup that helps renters build credit until they can buy a home of their own.
Free COVID-19 testing and vaccines
COVID-19 testing is available at various drug stores, clinics and urgent care centers throughout the area for people with and without health insurance. Several offer free tests.
VCU Vaccination Corps has cadre of volunteers rolling up their sleeves and getting to work during pandemic
The opportunity to help end the COVID-19 pandemic and to dispel vaccine mistrust and hesitancy among marginalized communities inspired Aliyah Simmons to become a part of the Virginia Commonwealth University Vaccination Corps.
Annie Giles Center to have grand reopening ceremony July 31
It has been a soup kitchen and a shelter for the homeless during the winter.
VSU to hold free Agriculture Field Day at Randolph Farm
Virginia State University is hosting its annual Agriculture Field Day at Randolph Farm, its 416-acre research farm in Petersburg, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 30.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Walker!
Richmond area residents took time recently to remember pioneering Richmond businesswoman Maggie L. Walker in honor of what would have been her 157th birthday on July 15.
Concerns raised over lack of diversity among regional grand jury members
A regional grand jury vested with sweeping powers to investigate and issue indictments appears to have been exempted from the push to ensure racial equity in criminal justice.
