This week, we honor the children, families, teachers, counselors, administrators, bus drivers, food preparers and distributors and so many others who are giving their all to make the new school year successful.

America can no longer stick its head in the sand to avoid seeing the serious flaws in the culture of American policing.

Growing up in Louisiana, I was exposed to men and women who used animals to work their land and/or as a food source to sustain their families. It was fascinating that most of these men and women could gather their …

I should not have to write this, but as an attorney I feel an obligation to inform those of your readers who might be taking the suggestions of President Trump seriously.

As a teacher in Accomack County on the Eastern Shore, my colleagues and I would normally be spending this time greeting new classes of students at the door and helping each make the adjustment to new routines and a brand …

Re “Chadwick Boseman, who brought icons to life on the silver screen, dies at 43,” Free Press Sept. 3-5 edition:

I recently completed a book about high school hockey. Because of budget cuts, there were several departments that were defunded, one being the female hockey league.

Honoring all workers...

The greatest athletes in America are standing up for justice at a critical time.

As of now, there is no clear proof that the antibodies that develop after being infected with COVID-19 offer any protection from future infections.

This year, Labor Day comes just 57 days away from what could be the most historically important election for Virginia’s working people.

Re “Trump uses Black people to defend him at RNC,” Free Press Aug. 27-29 edition:

We are disgusted by the rhetoric, lies and blatant disregard for the American people occurring during this week’s “Trump Show” that replaced what should have been a Republican National Convention.

You can’t outrun the coronavirus.

Sexism is raising its ugly head again, and this time it is not just the white men who trashed Hillary Clinton in 2016. This time, the rumblings are coming from some Black men. And their target is U.S. Sen. Kamala …