Killer Mike among panelists for University of Richmond event
The University of Richmond will host a panel discussion on the future of free expression, featuring rapper Killer Mike among the panelists.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending on Saturday, Aug. 24, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia fell by 5.2% from the previous week, and new admissions remain low. Four deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within the same timeframe. Updated data on COVID-19 wastewater levels in the Greater Richmond area showed plateaued levels starting the week of Sunday, Aug. 18.
School conditioning
Kudos to the Richmond Public Schools administration for securing a grant to address the problem of sending some of our children to schools that may be older than their grandparents. A large part of creating an environment conducive to instruction and learning is ensuring a comfortable space.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
