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Mellody Hobson, a Black woman, joins Broncos ownership group
The Waltons, heirs to the Walmart fortune and America’s richest family, have won the bidding to purchase the Denver Broncos in the most expensive deal for a sports franchise anywhere in the world.
Trump not qualified to be president
It seems to me the Republican Party has turned out to be one big circus, with Donald Trump being the head ringmaster. Why is that? It seems that the other candidates have just faded to the back. Don’t get me wrong; I’m enjoying the clown show that the Republican Party is becoming.
CAHN buys South Side medical building
The nonprofit Capital Area Health Network is the new owner of the Manchester Medical Building at 101 Cowardin Ave., previously one of the area’s largest African-American-owned medical office buildings in the city.
Support those who support us
It is important that the community supports and stands behind The Market@25th.
Former Highland Park supermarket appears slated for a Family Dollar
A former supermarket in Highland Park appears to be on track to become the next Family Dollar location. S&K Supermarket has been closed since late summer. The property where it was located, 1404 E. Brookland Park Blvd., now has a new owner, Twin Rivers Capital of Charleston, S.C., that seeks property for Family Dollar and other national companies.
Skipping school
Data show that 40% to 60% of Richmond area teachers are absent from the classroom 11 or more business days a year
Students always seem to be the focus of concern when the discussion centers on the ill effects of class-cutting, truancy and chronic absenteeism on education.
Virginia universities announce graduation dates, speakers
College graduations start throughout Virginia in the next two weeks, with thousands of students receiving their diplomas and taking their hard-earned knowledge out into the world.
VSU, other colleges dealing with changes because of COVID-19
Virginia State University officials announced this week that campus housing will not be reopened and all courses will remain online this fall to avoid the spread of COVID-19 — a prime example of the upheaval students, parents and schools are facing now that classes have begun.
Need for socialization, enrichment leads families to create education pods for children
Adam and T.Q. Evans thought the best way for their two young sons to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic was through an education pod.
Transparency and speaking truth to power
I am a 19-year veteran of the Richmond Fire Department and a candidate for the City of Richmond Personnel Board to represent the classified service. I have been closely following the narrative of the proposed burn building at Hickory Hill. I was in support of the burn building until I understood the entire narrative.
Gift of the heart
Earl Fleming, a Richmond makeup artist, entertainer and advocate who has given so much to others, receives gift of life from stranger
This Christmas, one of Richmond’s living legends, who has spent his life giving to others, received the most beautiful gift of all: The gift of life.
VUU’s winning streak continues; conquers St. Aug 69-0
Lights! Camera! It’s showtime on Lombardy Street!
Sha’Carri Richardson blazes new trail to Tokyo Olympics
Whether watching from Jamaica, Japan or the United States, it was hard to miss that shock of flowing, orange hair that came streaking across the finish line first in Eugene, Ore., last Saturday night.
The ‘Groundhog Day’ effect, by Dr. E. Faye Williams
I have always been amazed by the immediate, long-lasting impact of the media on cultural/ current events.
VUU wins inaugural Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off
The inaugural Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off was a double success for Virginia Union University.
Four games, four players net VCU wins
VCU’s sophomores are a class with a lot of class, and upside as well.
JeQuan Lewis brings it for VCU in Weber’s absence
When the credits roll for Virginia Commonwealth University basketball, JeQuan Lewis is no longer among the supporting cast. The Tennessean with the distinctive fade haircut has popped up as a leading man for coach Shaka Smart’s short-handed but still Atlantic 10-leading Rams.
Rev. Graham ignores racism
Easter was last Sunday, but the Rev. Franklin Graham is still wiping egg off his face. In an unintentionally insensitive Facebook post on March 12, the hugely influential white evangelist ignored the existence of racial bias by law enforcement in the United States by suggesting the easy solution to police shootings is to teach our children to obey authority.
Serena, 35, wins title 23, pursuing 24
Serena Williams reigned supreme in tennis’ great sibling rivalry, edging an emotion-charged clash with sister Venus to claim her seventh Australian Open last Saturday.
Young candidates attract young voters, by Ben Jealous
One of the most exciting parts of this year’s Democratic National Convention was the keynote speech delivered collectively by a group of young progressive elected officials, many of whom are Black. They showed us the potential for a promising future once we have gotten past the presidency of Donald Trump.
