Slipping through the COVID-19 cracks, by Julianne Malveaux
Economic recovery will be a long time coming. The Federal Reserve Bank says our coronavirus recession will last into 2021 and perhaps even into 2022. If a vaccine is developed, a distribu- tion plan still needs to be worked out.
The other pandemic: Social determinants of health, by Glenn Ellis
There is an old saying, “When America catches a cold, Black people get pneumonia.”
Oregon Hill neighborhood open for speculation, destruction under Richmond 300 master plan
Richmond has a long history of marginalizing and ignoring the input of its less well-to-do neighborhoods.
Demanding change — and something for our vote
To the Black and brown citizens of Richmond: What are your local leaders, politicians, entertainers, people of authority doing to address the problems concerning racial, educational, social, economic and other inequalities when it comes to our Black and brown people?
Endorsements
Tuesday, Nov. 3 Elections
Mark R. Warner for U.S. Senate
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner has served the people of Virginia aptly and ably since first being elected to the Senate in November 2008. He has kept fidelity to our community since he was governor of Virginia from 2002 to …
A. Donald McEachin for Congress
We strongly endorse 4th District Congressman A. Donald McEachin of Richmond for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Abigail A. Spanberger for Congress
We endorse Rep. Abigail A. Spanberger of Henrico County for a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the 7th District.
City Council choices
Richmond City Council has had a full plate during the last four years dealing with issues and proposals ranging from the $1.5 billion Navy Hill Development Corp. Coliseum and Downtown development plan to an increase in the city meals tax …
School Board choices
Like four years ago, the Richmond School Board will experience some turnover this election with three open seats.
Stoney ‘has a vision for our city’
Local government is tough. No leader is perfect. But Mayor Levar M. Stoney has led us through difficult times and managed government well with the resources available.
Gray ‘has articulated sound plans’
I love our iconic city. That is why I want the best person to lead it. That person is unquestionably Kim B. Gray.
Joe Biden for president and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris for vice president
Competent. It’s not a flashy word or a flashy concept. But it best describes Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Levar M. Stoney for mayor
Richmond is at a crossroads — brought to this point by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the summer of protests calling for racial justice after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis and capped by the removal of the racist …
Voter power
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
