Personality: Lloyd Young
Spotlight on founder of River City Dreams
Lloyd Young’s journey began in New Kent County, where he dreamed of playing college football. He achieved this goal and also earned a scholarship to Virginia State University. His success on and off the field led to a degree in engineering technology, paving the way for a career in construction project management. However, he remains focused on another major goal — uplifting children in underserved communities.
Jayden Daniels to play in the Washington Commanders’ first preseason game
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to play for the Washington Commanders in their first preseason game Saturday at the New York Jets.
Steampunk exhibition gears up for final days
The Science Museum of Virginia is counting down the final days of its “Discover Steampunk” exhibition, set to close Sunday, Aug. 18. The interactive showcase, which has been entertaining visitors since February, offers a unique blend of art, science and Victorian-era imagination.
The longest harvest
National Black Farmers Association Founder and President John Boyd used to bring his mule from his Mecklenburg farm to Washington, D.C., to protest the government’s treatment of Black farmers, in the 1990s.
Paralympic star Jenifer coaches youths at Richmond wheelchair basketball camp
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Trevon “Trey” Jenifer served as guest coach at Sportable’s Wheelchair Basketball Camp last weekend.
Former Spider Jordan King inks deal with Spanish team
Jordan King, the standout guard from the University of Richmond, has taken the next step in his basketball career by signing his first professional contract with UA Fundacion Lucentum Alicante, a team in Spain’s Tercera FEB league.
Virginia Union’s Micah Kipruto wins HBCU Sports Runner of the Year Award
Micah Kipruto, a senior from Lessos, Kenya, at Virginia Union University, has been honored as the Men’s Cross-Country Runner of the Year by HBCU Sports. The announcement came July 27, recognizing Kipruto’s outstanding performance throughout the season.
VUU’s Byers makes star-studded HBCU preseason All-American team
Florida A&M and Alabama State are flexing their muscles early, dominating the 2024 HBCU Preseason All-American Football Team announced Wednesday.
Board debates solutions to bus driver compensation
The wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round, but the debate over fair compensation for Richmond Public Schools bus drivers may have hit a standstill. At City Hall on Monday night, School Board members faced an impasse over how to resolve ongoing issues with drivers’ overtime pay, which has been a contentious topic since June.
Richmond prepares for Tropical Storm Debby’s impact
The City of Richmond is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Debby as it approaches the area, according to a press release from city officials. Although recent forecasts have reduced expected rainfall totals, the heaviest precipitation is anticipated to occur Thursday night into Friday morning.
No debates or candidate visits planned at VSU
Virginia State University has no plans to host election-related events after a scheduled presidential debate was canceled months ago.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, July 20, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia rose by 43% from the previous week, though new admissions remain low. Two deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported statewide during that timeframe. Updated data on COVID-19 wastewater levels in the Greater Richmond were not available.
Area health districts promote breastfeeding support during national awareness month
Richmond and Henrico health districts are highlighting their breastfeeding support programs as part of National Breastfeeding Month. This year’s theme is “Nourish, Sustain, Thrive.”
Finalists for BLK RVA Community Awards
The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation on Wednesday announced finalists for the inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards.
They should talk
As the days before the presidential election dwindle, it’s starting to appear as if the American public won’t be able to see the two major candidates debate each other. One candidate continues to say “anytime, anyplace,” while the other will only agree to a “my house, my rules,” situation.
Kamala Harris DEI — Definitely Earned It, by Julianne Malveaux
Vice President Harris has a political career that is classic textbook. She leveraged her legal training at the University of California into a position in the district attorney’s office. Then she ran for San Francisco District Attorney, beating the incumbent in a runoff election. She came out on top of a crowded Democratic primary for California Attorney General and narrowly defeated her Republican opponent for the office in 2010.
Mississippi ruling reflects Virginia’s history of felon voter disenfranchisement, by Roger Chesley
Republican officials in Virginia and nationwide – recognizing the ongoing shift in racial demographics across America – surely would overhaul their messaging, I reasoned, to become more welcoming toward African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans and others.
President Biden demands Supreme Court overhaul, by Stacy M. Brown
President Biden has called for a sweeping overhaul of the Supreme Court and a constitutional amendment to limit presidential power, signaling his intent to tackle deep-seated issues within the American judiciary. In a compelling op-ed published this week, Biden underscored the need for reforms to restore public trust and integrity in the nation’s highest court.
Sonya Massey should still be alive, by David W. Marshall
In many ways our nation has changed, but it hasn’t changed.
Civil Rights Movement Freedom Riders urge younger activists to get out the vote
Charles Person, one of the Civil Rights Movement’s original Freedom Riders, echoed organizers across Georgia when he urged a group of Generation Z and millenial activists to encourage young people to vote.
