How we can heal, by Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan
Words fail when I try to describe the events of the past few weeks. In the midst of a pandemic that disproportionately kills black and brown people, the pain, suffering and anger over the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery …
‘This must stop!’, by Dr. E. Faye Williams
In his poem “No Man Is an Island,” John Donne wrote, “Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind.”
Letters To The Editor: Reflections on the death of George Floyd
The senseless murders of black people who posed no threat have created the effect of rioting across the country.
America does not value the lives of black people
There is no stronger proof of the truth of that statement than the 10-minute cell phone video showing the ghastly death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
What about our children? by E. Faye Williams
Like many who’ve had to shelter in place, I’ve had time for introspection and reflection. I’ve had to limit contact with family members, but I’ve had the opportunity to share memories and plan for future engagements with them.
Exceptional? Data tell the story, by Lee H. Hamilton
Like most Americans, I have always considered the United States an exceptional country.
Making sense of the 2020 Census, by Logan James
We know all lives matter, but are all lives being counted?
Memorial Day 2020
In memory of those we love...
Can an old black man get the Manafort treatment? by Julianne Malveaux
There were 4,623 incarcer- ated people over 65 in federal prisons during the first week of May. Until May 12, Paul Manafort, President Trump’s one-time campaign manager, was one of them. The 71-year-old petitioned the court for release to home …
The fight for the 2020 vote, by Stacy M. Brown
Since the onset of COVID-19, voter registration in the United States has decreased by a whopping 90 percent.
Equal protection under the law, by Rep. A. Donald McEachin
In February, Ahmaud Arbery was hunted and shot down by neighborhood vigilantes while jogging in Brunswick, Ga. His killers were not taken into custody until a national outcry over leaked footage of the assault three months later.
What happens when we return to ‘normal’? by Glenn Ellis
Where should we be focusing our attention as a community at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic?
‘Reva Trammell is no racist’
Re “Racist memorabilia puts Trammell in the hot seat,” Free Press April 30-May 2 edition:
There is hope
Recently, I learned about the number of people who, out of hopelessness and fear, are considering suicide during these challenging times.
Library sign no help
The sign posted at the Franklin Street entrance of the Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch in Downtown states: “For updates go to RVALibrary.com.”
