Trump most hated man in America
How long will you attack a man?
Prepare for what’s about to happen
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?
Richmonders should consider return to city manager form of government
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 …
Free Press readers react to Nov. 8 presidential election 3
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.
Free Press readers react to Nov. 8 presidential election 2
After receiving the presidential election results, it has felt like a nightmare for so many.
Free Press readers react to Nov. 8 presidential election 1
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 …
Richmond’s African-American history is national history
Re: Op-ed column, “Save sacred ground for the future,” Oct. 20-22 edition:
Throwing money at problem in city schools not the solution
Re: “City school officials: Test scores to get worse before they get better,” Oct. 20-22 edition:
To ‘Tiger Tom’: Thanks for the memories!
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 …
‘Joe Morrissey is no Marion Barry’
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 …
‘Don’t be fooled: Support Joe Morrissey’
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 …
Republicans ‘cloak their racism’ in the law
The Republicans are practicing a scorched-earth policy toward the black people of America.
Brat ‘understands core values of Republican principles’
It is with great pride and pleasure to have Dave Brat represent the 7th Congressional District in Congress. Congressman Brat has time and time ag
Clinton ‘not squeaky clean’
Re editorial “We endorse Hillary Clinton for president,” Oct. 20-22 edition: You say, “Mrs. Clinton has a long history of caring about children.” I would ask a question: Does that include unborn children?
Be persistent in voter-related requests
I have spent the past month working for a group that registers voters, provides restoration of rights forms to ex-inmates and does get-out-the-vote work.