Learning Black history through portrayal
A judge, an inventor and a cheerleader strolled into Christina Smith’s photog- raphy studio in downtown Battle Creek recently.
Jordan Pendleton, 10, roars to lead role as young Simba in national tour of ‘The Lion King’
Richmond’s Jordan Pendleton has been selected to play young Simba in a national touring troupe of Disney’s “The Lion King.”
Piece of the pie: Joyebells gives back to community
Joye B. Moore’s recipe for supporting the community is just as sweet and as her now famous Joyebells Sweet Potato Pies.
HOME of Virginia to host series of conversations on fair housing issues
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, a nonprofit fair housing enforce- ment, research, advocacy and policy organization working for equal access to housing for all people, is hosting a series of conversations about press- ing housing issues in the state …
Romance fraud: Looking for love in wrong place proves costly
For the victim, a 78-year-old man from Annandale, it started with an effort to find some companionship.
Naima Burrs hopes to play to Petersburg Symphony Orchestra’s strengths in new role
Petersburg Symphony Orchestra musicians are gearing up for a new season without the presence of a familiar face—Ulysses Kirksey, their former music director for more than 30 years.
Richmond Public Library accepting DVDs for local public access programming
Want to have your own TV show? The Richmond Public Li- brary is making that possible. The library created a TV studio at the library’s Main Branch,101 E. Franklin St. in Downtown, in 2019 to air content from individuals eager …
Alzheimer’s Association to hold free virtual forum
The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a nationwide virtual forum on Alzheimer’s and the Black community 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Black History Month events continue
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African-Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Princeton University scraps exhibit of Jewish American artists with Confederate ties
Last summer, Princeton University agreed to organize an exhibit of works by American Jewish artists in the second half of the 19th century.
Love Stories 2022
From blind date to years of wedded bliss...
Black History Month events continue
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African-Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and …
Metro Richmond area will host numerous events for Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African-Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and …
Washington NFL team unveils new name: Commanders
Washington has some new Commanders in town.
Janet Jackon doc, despite criticism, a hit for Lifetime
Janet Jackson’s four-part documentary on Lifetime was the network’s most-watched non-fiction show since “Surviving R. Kelly” three years ago, and viewership is continuing to grow.
