Democrats quietly removed abolishing death penalty from party platform, by Shane Claiborne
“We are not going back,” goes the Democrats’ passionate rebuttal to Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign — which is about going back to the “golden days” of America, when white men held all the power and Black folks had “Black jobs.” MAGA is in actuality MAWA: “Make America white again.”
Richmond gun show appeals to growing number of Black owners
Firearms of all kinds were on display at the Showmasters Gun Show at the Richmond Raceway Complex last weekend. Attendees, including 26-year-old Pedro from Richmond who chose not to share his last name, carried their unloaded weapons through the bustling expo, highlighting a growing trend of African Americans embracing gun ownership.
National Museum of African American History and Culture to release first sports photography book
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will publish its inaugural sports photography book, “Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture,” on Sept. 17.
Norfolk State debuts in MEAC/SWAC Challenge with narrow loss
In a heart-stopping season opener, the Florida A&M Rattlers barely escaped the Norfolk State Spartans’ upset bid, squeaking out a 24-23 victory in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge on Saturday night.
Sportable and First Tee Greater Richmond partner for adaptive golf
Adaptive sports in Central Virginia are about to take a swing forward.
Local artist’s floodwall-inspired art featured on CVS products
A Richmond artist is one of four CVS Health employees nationwide whose artwork will be featured on journal covers sold at CVS Pharmacy stores and online.
NAACP to honor civil rights pioneer with wreath-laying ceremony
The Prince Edward County Branch NAACP will honor civil rights pioneer the Rev. L. Francis Griffin with a wreath-laying ceremony next month.
Obamas make case for Harris
As he did in his first speech to a Democratic National Convention 20 years ago, former President Obama emphasized the connections binding Americans together and called for a more positive national atmosphere on the second night of this year’s convention Tuesday, while rallying Democrats to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris.
RPS students see improvement in SOL assessments
Richmond Public Schools announced Wednesday that students’ SOL test scores showed improvements from the 2023-2024 school year.
Personality: Troy Mitchell
Spotlight on event chair of Broken Men Foundation’s Youth Academy
According to the National Institutes of Health, more than two-thirds of African American males have directly experienced a traumatic event in their lifetime. NIH also says that 56 to 74% of Black males exposed to traumatic events may have an unmet need for mental health services.
Celtics’ banner ceremony vs. Knicks opens NBA season, featuring tournament and international games
Boston will get its championship rings Oct. 22, and the rival New York Knicks will be there for the celebration.
High-fives and hope: An energetic return to classes
G.H. Reid Elementary School hosted a welcome back cheer-on for students arriving for the first day of school on Monday morning.
Family and church strive to continue mission of pastor
The work of the Rev. Wilson E. B. Shannon will live on thanks to his family and congregation, after the pastor of First Baptist Church Centralia died at the age of 68, leaving a legacy of service.
Most Black hospitals in the South closed long ago, yet their impact endures
In the center of this historically Black city, once deemed “the jewel of the Delta” by President Theodore Roosevelt, dreams to revitalize an abandoned hospital building have all but dried up.
School Board struggles to decide on new name for alternative school
After a heated exchange at a Richmond School Board meeting Tuesday evening, the renaming of Richmond Alternative School remains undecided.
Legal battle continues as men acquitted of murder seek to overturn life sentences
After years of progress, setbacks and challenges, the effort to free two men acquitted of murder but given life sentences in prison has taken another step forward.
A timely step toward semi-retirement, by Clarence Page
As one who sympathized and empathized with President Biden, I was relieved when he decided to step aside for a younger generation of presidential contenders.
Persistent racial inequities plague the housing market, by Thomas Okuda Fitzpatrick
Supply and demand: We often hear that this is the fundamental issue when it comes to affordable housing. If only we built more homes, meeting demand, then prices would fall. But like many simple stories, it’s more fiction than truth.
Baptist organization gets $1M megachurch donation to aid African girls
A Baptist missions organization has received a $1 million donation from a Virginia mega-church, boosting its efforts to help girls in Africa.
