We will not be erased, by Julianne Malveaux
The 47th President has attacked our government like a bull in a China closet. He is doing his best to upend precedent and policy, as he promised that he would.
Appreciation: Henry L. Marsh III, by Bob Lewis
It could be easy at times to forget that Sen. Henry Marsh was even there, listening quietly from his back-row desk in the Senate of Virginia.
Dennis Pelfrey returns for fourth season as Richmond manager
The Richmond Flying Squirrels are gearing up for a big 2025 season, with Dennis Pelfrey returning as manager for his fourth year. This will make him the longest-tenured manager in team history.
Kaine meets with local community leaders to discuss concerns on federal policies
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., met with community leaders Monday morning at Health Brigade, formerly Fan Free Clinic, for a roundtable discussion on their concerns about President Donald Trump’s controversial executive orders.
Fighting back
Hundreds gather at Capitol Square for anti-Trump protest
Hundreds of protesters from across the state gathered at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square at noon as part of the nationwide “50 Protests, 50 States, 1 Day” movement, condemning policies enacted by the Trump administration, including mass deportations, anti-trans executive orders and efforts to dismantle federal agencies.
Protest erupts in D.C. against Trump administration plans to spike global humanitarian aid
Thousands gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to protest the Trump administration’s bulldozing of U.S. disaster aid and critical medical care in war-torn and poverty-stricken regions around the globe.
Purple Heart recipient Michael Gregory Brown dies at 77
Michael Gregory Brown, a Richmond native and champion for social justice, died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on Jan. 26, following a brief illness. He was 77. Funeral services were held Feb. 3 at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home.
Advocate, educator Denise V. Thomas-Brown remembered
Denise V. Thomas-Brown, a passionate advocate for underserved communities, died Dec. 22, 2024, in Richmond. She was 66.
John Marshall edges Woodside at Coaches for the Cure
Saturday brought some of the state’s top young basketball talent together as the “Coaches for the Cure” event raised money for cancer research before a large crowd at the Henrico Sports and Event Center.
Penny’s Wine Shop to appear in local Super Bowl commercial
Before the pandemic, Lance Lemon and his business partner, Kristen Gardner Beal, had plans to open a brick and mortar wine shop. With quarantine in effect, they shifted their business model online, creating RichWine, an online service which delivers wine to consumers across the state.
Personality: Patricia A. Jones
Spotlight on the president of the Metro Richmond Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College
HBCUs have played a critical role in the achievement of African Americans and their contributions to the U.S. To maintain the legacy and secure educational opportunities for future generations, alumni proudly provide financial support. Patricia Jones leads the charge locally as president of the Metro Richmond Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, a private, all-female HBCU in Atlanta.
Charles H. Taylor Sr. honored for service, leadership
Retired 1st Sgt. Charles H. Taylor Sr., a decorated veteran and longtime Richmond-area businessman, died Jan. 19 at age 92. Taylor, known as “Pop” or “Pop Taylor,” was with his wife of 40 years and his son-in-law at the time of his death. His celebration of life service took place Jan. 29.
Joybells founder Joye B. Moore to appear on ‘Shark Tank’ Feb. 7
Richmond-based entrepreneur Joye B. Moore, the founder of Joybells, will pitch her family recipe-inspired gourmet pie business on ABC’s “Shark Tank” this Friday Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. Moore was selected from tens of thousands of applicants in September 2024 to present her company to the panel of investors known as the Sharks for a potential investment.
RPS board strengthens protections for immigrant students
The Richmond School Board unanimously approved new policies and resolutions aimed at protecting immigrant students during Tuesday night’s meeting.
Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn announces retirement
Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn of the Supreme Court of Virginia has announced his retirement, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Former Virginia Union deputy chief to lead VCU police
Clarence T. Hunter Jr., a former deputy chief of police at Virginia Union University, has been named chief of the Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department.
Lawmakers move forward with bills to offer African American history as a credit
A push to allow African American studies as a history credit for Virginia high schoolers cleared a major hurdle Monday, with bills advancing in both the House and Senate.
Documentary showcases students’ journey through civil rights history
After months of production, the Armstrong Leadership Program will premiere its documentary on the program’s summer trip focused on the African American experience on Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Chapel on 2209 E. Grace St.
Richmond ranks among Top 10 for Black-owned businesses
For the third consecutive year, Richmond is ranked among the top 10 U.S. cities with the highest percentage of Black-owned businesses, according to a new analysis from LendingTree.
