Maggie Walker statue is 80 years overdue
I write with renewed disquiet over what appears to be the stalling of the Maggie Walker statue at the corner of Broad and Adams streets in Downtown.
‘This is more than a gut check; it’s a soul check’
We look upon the tragic deaths in Minnesota, in Louisiana and in Dallas in recent days with sadness, anger, grief, confusion and certainly compassion, but it’s not nearly enough. This is more than a gut check; it’s a soul check. …
‘Our anthem is tinged by a troubled history’
On July Fourth, I rose, removed my hat and placed my hand over my heart as the band played the national anthem in Dogwood Dell at the beginning of the annual patriotic celebration.
‘It should not come as a complete shock’
In the aftermath of the Dallas shooting tragedy, television pundits are attempting to make sense of it all. That a black man would set upon police officers with a high-powered weapon and voice desire to kill white people, especially white …
‘Nobody wins with this deep racial hatred and daily murder’
Let us all pray for the Dallas officers who were shot by a sniper, five of whom are now dead. Let us pray for their families and the families of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, who were shot dead by …
Death penalty for Roof won’t stop the hatred
Re “Federal authorities seek death penalty in S.C. church massacre,” May 26-28 edition: Killing Dylann Roof, the Charleston church shooter and racist who wrapped himself in the Confederate flag, with the death penalty will not end the layer of white …
Many people helped make change possible
As we honor, with a well-deserved commemorative marker, the brave Virginia Union University men and women students who broke down Virginia’s Jim Crow policy of segregated lunch counters, let’s not forget the courageous men and women who picketed with the …
Equal pay a must
I love Virginia. And I love envisioning the New Virginia Economy that enables Virginians to have equitable opportunities for a quality education, quality health care, quality jobs and equal pay for equal work.
First Amendment trampled by Trump
A free press has been the foundation of our democracy since the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1791. Yet, after 225 years, Americans may be taking it for granted. Donald Trump’s recent action “revoking” the Washington Post’s access to his …
Morrissey wedding coverage gets thumbs up, down
Re “Meet the Morrisseys,” June 16-18 edition:
Kudos to committed Dominion workers
During the latest episode of storms, we had plenty of lightning, high winds and rain that caused power outages in many areas. Many of the trees and power lines had fallen, which caused a dangerous situation. Many of the Dominion …
Lest we forget
The American tragedy of gun violence that President Obama has futilely tried to address during his tenure in office has once again reared its ugly head in Florida. It is repeatedly being described as either the worst mass shooting on …
World Sickle Cell Day June 19
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. The disease causes red blood cells to function abnormally. The cells become rigid and curve into sickle shapes. The red …
Retired judge should be honored
As we honor Henry L. Marsh III and his brother Harold M. Marsh Sr. with the renaming of the Manchester Courthouse, there is one among us who led the charge in the justice system in Richmond whom everyone seems to …
GOP ‘needs to cease their tireless efforts to deny and restrict folks’ from voting
I must take umbrage with the Republican majority of the General Assembly and its leadership. Once again, this partisan body of legislators has shown that it is more concerned with wasting taxpayers’ dollars in a frivolous lawsuit against Gov. Terry …
