Guilty: Former President Trump Convicted on 34 Felony Counts
The courtroom was silent as the jury’s verdict was read aloud: “Guilty, guilty, guilty…” repeated 34 times, solidifying the former president’s fate.
New book argues most white U.S. Christians worship a religion of whiteness
In 2000, two sociologists wrote a book about the fraught efforts of white evangelicals to diversify their congregations to better address racial discrimination in the church.
VUU agrees to discuss plans for Richmond Community Hospital
After months of public outcry and private discussions, answers about the future of the former Richmond Community Hospital building seem closer than ever.
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Negro Leagues stats added to MLB records
Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb’s .367, when Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated Tuesday after a three-year research project.
Lawsuit alleges racial harassment at Maine company that makes COVID-19 swabs
A Maine-based company that makes COVID-19 test swabs is being sued for allegedly condoning or refusing to stop racial harassment against a Black former employee at a plant that opened during a pandemic production surge.
Personality: Wilmer Matamoros-Menjivar
Spotlight on Richmond Public Schools top 2024 valedictorian
High school has had its ups and downs for Wilmer Mtr. Matamoros-Menjivar, a senior at Richmond High School for the Arts.
Falcons add a feather to their cap
Aniah Ross missed her junior season of track and field with illness, but she’s making up for lost time as a senior. The Huguenot High sprinter has helped give the Falcons a re- gion title in the 4x100 relay, and the best may be yet to come. The State Class 4 meet will be May 31 and June 1 at Liberty University in Lynchburg. After taking sixth in the open 100 at the Class 4, Region B meet May 22 at King George, Ross saved some energy for a relay to remember. The fleet foursome of J’miaya Muse to Ross to Ama Cousins to Kanaan Banks took the baton to the bank, crossing the finish line in 49.74, just ahead of runner-up King George. The Falcons shook off 91-degree heat to get what they were after. “A lot of work went into this,’ said Falcons Coach Kyle Fuller. “I’m ecstatic. I’m excited. But I’m not surprised. These are great kids.” Ross enjoyed a strong sophomore season under Coach Fuller but was unable to compete a year ago. “It started with a seizure at a cross-country meet and a trip to the ER; then she was in and out of the hospital after that,” Coach Fuller said. “Coming back out as a senior is a testament to her character. She had not run for a year and a half starting this season.” Ross and Muse will continue running next school year at Richard Bland Junior College near Petersburg while Cousins will continue racing for Radford University. Banks is the lone junior among the region champs. Track and field is a hard sell at Huguenot and at many inner- city schools nowadays. Coach Fuller’s spring roster included about 20 girls and just five boys. In the case of the girls, it was quality over quantity this season and a state championship would be the crowning touch. “I have no doubt,” Fuller said, “we can handle anything in 4A.”
Ashe Center demolition plan misguided
The recent decision and agreement between Richmond Public Schools and the City of Richmond to sell off the Arthur Ashe Jr Athletic Center to be demolished to build a hotel and apartment complex is a slap in the face to the city’s youths and the community at large.
Richmond tunes up for summer concert season
As summer approaches, outdoor concert series are gearing up at two of the more picturesque venues around the city.
Poll finds Biden, Trump tied in state
Virginia isn’t believed to be a battleground state in the 2024 presidential election, but a new poll from Roanoke College suggests the matchup between President Biden and Donald Trump could be closer than expected. Poll results from the Southwest Virginia school’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research released Wednesday showed President Biden and Mr. Trump statistically tied
Researchers find key to drug resistance in breast cancer
Scientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have discovered a biological process that allows breast tumor cells to develop resistance to standard treatment, a finding that could lead to more effective therapies for the disease.
City receives highest bond rating
“Triple-A! Triple-A! Triple-A!” The chant echoed throughout the Observation Deck of Richmond City Hall last Thursday after city leaders announced Richmond had received a AAA bond rating for the first time in its history.
New report reveals how racial bias affects Richmond home values
A new report has shed light on how racial bias has affected the value of neighborhoods and homes owned by people of color in Richmond. The report, released by Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia in partnership with Richmond City Councilmember Ellen F. Robertson, is based on years of research and local and national studies.
Floodwall testing to impact traffic
Motorists and pedestrians should prepare for road closures and detours in several areas of Richmond next week as the city conducts its annual floodwall testing.
Woodland Cemetery historical marker to be dedicated
A state historical marker honoring Woodland Cemetery, the resting place for many prominent figures in Richmond’s African American community from the late 19th to 20th centuries, will be dedicated this weekend in Henrico County.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, May 25, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia dropped 29.5% from the previous week. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported statewide that week. COVID-19 wastewater levels in Central Virginia remain below detection.
Saying the quiet part online
They say when you’re job hunting, you should keep in mind that when a company lists qualifications and requirements on a job posting, it’s a “wish list.” Recruiters know there’s a chance only a few applicants will fit the exact requirements they’re looking for and they’re willing to settle for someone with similar experiences. A tech company based in Virginia called Arthur Grand Technologies learned to be careful what they wish for – the hard way.
Registering concern
Political forces are at work to erode the public’s.trust in our institutions and processes. Maybe you’ve heard them claiming that the elections that their side lost weren’t legitimate or are part of some kind of conspiracy.
America’s growing literacy problem, by David W. Marshall
The 2024 graduation season is upon us, and it represents a proud milestone in the lives of teenagers. Each year, middle school students graduate and then transition into high school. The same is true of many high school students who graduate and then move on to college. The graduation ceremony is when family and friends come together to celebrate students’ academic achievements.
Credibility crisis at the Supreme Court, by Clarence Page
As if suspicions, partisan and otherwise, have not dealt enough blows to our criminal justice system in recent years, along comes Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s flag flap.
