The six weeks encompassing Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s are for most a magically unique time of year. But for many, the holidays bring hurt. Caused by factors including the weather, separation, death, stress, unrealistic expectations, hyper-sentimentality, guilt or overspending, …

Re editorial, “The lessons of war,” Dec. 8-10 edition:

With crimes and homicides spiking this year, one must be aware of their surroundings at all times. With the holiday season in full force, more criminals are now on the prowl. We must be the eyes and ears of the …

How long will you attack a man?

Now that the election is over and everyone has wiped the tears from their eyes, I still have these questions: What happened? Why did it happen? Are we, as Americans, ready for what’s about to happen?

I am very disappointed and upset with the outcome of Richmond’s mayoral election — disappointed because we had an opportunity to have a trained, experienced person to operate the city and get us back on solid ground. I’m upset with …

November 9, 2016. The sun didn’t come out this morning. The sky is dark and gloomy, and Mother Earth’s cheeks are wet with tears. So are mine.

After receiving the presidential election results, it has felt like a nightmare for so many.

I’ve been writing letters to the Richmond Free Press for more than 12 years. I have never been at a loss for words. I have never grappled to organize my thoughts. I have had a 40-year love affair with words …

Re: Op-ed column, “Save sacred ground for the future,” Oct. 20-22 edition:

Re: “City school officials: Test scores to get worse before they get better,” Oct. 20-22 edition:

Re “ ‘Tiger Tom’ hits 100: Local radio, news icon was voice of community for more than 50 years,” Oct. 27-29 edition: Congratulations to “Tiger Tom” for reaching 100 and being married to his wife of 56 years. I remember …

The political advertisement in the Richmond Free Press of black women standing alongside mayoral candidate Joe Morrissey is mind-boggling. Mr. Morrissey’s personal behavior would be well in line within the social norms of the 1800s, when a white male could …

Most people will agree that Richmond has been run by financial elites as long as Richmond has been Richmond. Some may remember the performing arts mess when Mayor L. Douglas Wilder had to publicly tell them that “I run this …

The Republicans are practicing a scorched-earth policy toward the black people of America.