Protests grow as critics call Trump a ‘wannabe dictator’ by David W. Marshall
When Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris, he won by only 1.5 percentage points overall while receiving 312 electoral votes. Among Hispanic voters, Trump won 48% of the vote after losing to Joe Biden by a margin of 61% to 36% in the 2020 presidential election. In 2024, Trump won 15% of Black voters, up from 8% four years earlier.
Trump’s attack on the Smithsonian reveals fear of history by Clarence Page
Of the 21 museums under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institution, one in particular seems recently to have rubbed President Donald Trump the wrong way.
Black women shaped labor history long before Labor Day by Julianne Malveaux
The French philosopher Albert Camus reportedly said, “Without work all life is rotten but when work is soulless, life stifles and dies.”
Wrestlers, fans fuel growth of local independent wrestling scene
Despite the uncomfortably hot July night, hundreds of Richmonders huddled around a wrestling ring that was set up for RVA Pro Wrestling’s “Wrestle Riot.”
Personality: Kenneth Hunter
Spotlight on lead organizer at the Virginia Consensus for Higher Education in Prison
Rudy ‘The Reject’ Cunningham, influential coach and athlete, dies at 68
Whether on the basketball court, working with a team, training young athletes or just living life, Rudolph B. Cunningham Jr. was remembered as a man of steady skill and values, always ready to share them with others.
New portal simplifies medical cannabis access
Virginia medical cannabis patients now have easier, faster and more secure access to their certifications through a new online portal launched by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority.
Employers to showcase career opportunities at Life-Ready expo
Henrico County Public Schools will host its annual Life-Ready Expo on Sept. 17 at Hermitage High School, giving middle and high school students and their families a chance to explore career options and connect with local employers.
Henrico Education Foundation names Jennifer Boyle as CEO
The Henrico Education Foundation has named Jennifer Boyle as its new CEO following a national search, the organization announced Tuesday.
Cash in the sofa
A few weeks ago, when Gov. Glenn Youngkin threatened to withdraw state funding from Richmond over unpaid restitution to Marvin Grimm, a man wrongly convicted in 1975, questions piled up.
A big three
There’s a belief that people of a certain stature move on from this mortal plane in groups of 3.
Panthers’ rushing attack overwhelms Miles in Hall of Fame Classic
Virginia Union opened its 2025 season with a statement.
RVA Roadrunners to play Vitesse in playoffs
The Richmond Roadrunners will meet the Virginia Vitesse in the first round of the Women’s American Basketball Association league playoffs, marking their second matchup in recent days.
VA Pride unveils headliners for Pridefest
VA Pride recently announced that rapper Saucy Santana, trans pop singer Mila Jam and club icon Kevin Aviance will headline Pridefest 2025 at Midtown Green on Saturday, Sept. 27.
R&B Festival to return to Kanawha Plaza
The sounds of classic R&B will fill Kanawha Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 6, as the third annual Richmond R&B Festival brings together some of the genre’s defining voices from the 1990s and 2000s.
Festival returns with wellness, art and music
The 22nd annual Happily Natural Festival and Urban Farm Expo returned to the Fifth District Mini Farm in South Side Richmond on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Latin jazz heats up Midtown Green
The 18th Annual Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival filled Midtown Green Saturday with live music from Edwin Ortiz y La Mafia del Guaguanco, Kevin Davis & Ban Caribe and Carlos Xavier, along with food, vendors and a car show celebrating Latino culture and community.
Spanberger targets Youngkin’s immigration rule
Dem. nominee for Gov. says local police should not act as ICE agents
Family, friends celebrate Danielle Spencer’s life of compassion
Danielle Spencer, who grew up before America’s eyes on “What’s Happening!!,” was honored last week as family, friends and co-stars reflected on her life and legacy.
GMU president rejects federal demand to apologize for alleged discrimination
George Mason University President Gregory Washington is refusing a federal demand to apologize for alleged racial discrimination in the university’s hiring and promotion practices, according to a letter his attorney sent Monday to the GMU Board of Visitors.
