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Backlash supreme
Demonstrations around the country continue as President Trump names U.S. Supreme Court nominee, bans Muslims from U.S.
Just two weeks have passed since his inauguration, and despite a torrent of action, disruption, protests and lawsuits, President Trump has been on a tear to keep campaign promises, uplifting his legions of supporters and dismaying his legions of opponents.
Personality: Jamar Jones
Spotlight on area actor in Black History Month production
“We can learn from our ancestors that it is possible to blaze our trail in order to improve the lives of our descendants because they will be a direct reflection of what we accomplish in our lives.”
Extensive Cosby family art exhibit slated for D.C.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art announced Monday that 62 artworks from the Cosby collection will go on view in November in a unique exhibit juxtaposing African-American art with African art.
Edna H. McEachin, mother of state senator, succumbs at 87
Edna H. McEachin was a librarian assistant at Armstrong High School and taught special education for more than a decade at Thomas Jefferson High School before retiring in 1989.
Efforts advance for state, federal funding for historic Black cemeteries
The General Assembly, with bipartisan support, is preparing to beef up its efforts to financially support volunteers and organizations seeking to restore long-neglected Black cemeteries and to support efforts to preserve Black historical sites.
Washington Wizards to practice in Richmond
The Washington Wizards, a pro basketball franchise with old ties to Richmond, are coming to Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.
Thirst for history, truth
Next week, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate the six-month mark since its opening in September.
Rose Brown Adams, entrepreneur, dies at 68
Rose Brown Adams embraced and lived life to the fullest. Friends and loved ones remember her as being energetic, entrepreneurial and always willing to help others. Still shaken by her recent death, her husband, Dr. Randy Adams, a Richmond pediatric dentist, said he has lost his best friend.
Stolen private account information discovered by UR security
During a security sweep, the University of Richmond’s information security staff discovered a website containing a list of stolen account credentials — a list with approximately 1.4 billion pieces of private account information such as email addresses and passwords.
Museum creates garden to lure animal pollinators
Creating an environmentally friendly pollinator garden filled with native Virginia plants to attract birds, bees and insects was on the minds, and in the hands, of Dominion Energy employees earlier this week. For two days, on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17, the employees voluntarily helped install hundreds of native plant species that adapt to Richmond’s climate to support the state’s food supply.
State NAACP to hold “The Urgency of Now Rally” Feb. 12 at Capitol Square
The Virginia State Conference NAACP is urging people to rally in support of teaching Black history from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Bell Tower on the grounds of the State Capitol.
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.
Why pay state lawmakers for work not done?
Gov. Terry McAuliffe says that last Monday’s special session of the General Assembly will cost $40,000. Most of that, I presume, is the per diem compensation and expenses going to General Assembly members for the day’s “work.”
City’s ambassador of compassion is back
Alicia Rasin said Tuesday she is back after six months out of the limelight. Richmond’s volunteer “ambassador of compassion” said she plans to be more visible after spending six months “getting some rest.”
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 announced that the university will not change the name of Ryland Hall, an academic building, one wing of which is named for the Rev. Robert Ryland.
Richmond’s Russell Wilson heads to Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson is listed at 5-foot-11, quite short by NFL quarterback standards. But Richmond’s link to Sunday’s Super Bowl may be up to 6-foot now, maybe even 6-foot-1, if you don’t press the measuring stick too hard atop his noggin.
Richmond reduces charge for natural gas
The cost that Richmond customers must pay for natural gas is coming down, for now.
Lynx Ventures agrees to pay $500,000 for former school
The 5-acre site where the decaying and long vacant Oak Grove Elementary School now stands in South Side is on its way to becoming a complex of apartments and townhouses.
