Mobile homes must meet city code
Re “Mobile home residents allege city’s actions discriminatory in HUD complaint,” May 7-9 edition:
Fallen Angels event remembered loved ones in Highland Park
Celebrating with joy and not grief, the neighborhood of Highland Park remembered the untimely deaths of loved ones in the local community. The Fallen Angels event included area residents and friends gathered at Ann Hardy Plaza on First Avenue in …
GRTC should change provider of CARE van service
Re “Spotty CARE van service leaves riders in limbo,” April 30-May 2 edition:
Free Press deserves kudos
The Richmond Association of Black Social Workers congratulates Bonnie Winston, managing editor, and the Richmond Free Press staff on your recent awards from the Virginia Press Association.
Violence sometimes only voice of the violated
I am confused. Years ago I learned about a large group of people who felt disenfranchised by the people governing them and they started a riot that grew into a revolution. These folks felt their “life, liberty and pursuit of …
‘Who are the thugs?’
Who are the “thugs” in Baltimore and other cities in America? I have watched with deepest regret the aftermath that has followed the death of Freddie Gray, who was in Baltimore police custody at the time of suffering severe spinal …
Re “From R&B to gospel, Barky’s has changed with the times,” April 23-25 edition: I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Free Press for the article on Barksdale Haggins and Barky’s Spiritu
Re “From R&B to gospel, Barky’s has changed with the times,” April 23-25 edition: I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Free Press for the article on Barksdale Haggins and Barky’s Spiritual Store.
When Freedom Came series ‘educational and inspirational’
Re “When Freedom Came” series, March 26-28, April 2-4 and April 9-11 editions:
Outrage over Dems Party rejection
Re “Morrissey strikes out in court,” April 16-18 edition: I am a single, African-American mother who never has been actively engaged in Democratic politics — until now. I also am an avid reader of the Richmond Free Press and give …
Indifference, injustice and neglect harm mental health services for children
Since 2011, we carefully have analyzed and documented the abuse of Medicaid-funded mental health services for poor children in Richmond Public Schools.
Stop senseless police violence
In North Charleston, S.C., a video showed a police officer firing repeated shots at a fleeing unarmed black man, Walter Scott, who died from the incident. This is just the latest in a series of incidents where some police officers …
Praise for ‘When Freedom Came’
Thank you so very much for the three-part series by Elvatrice Belsches, “When Freedom Came.”
Binding up the nation’s wounds 150 years later
Good morning. I am honored to be here with you today, joined by two congressional colleagues – Congressman Hurt and Congressman Goodlatte. As governor and senator, I have worked with these colleagues and others to preserve our nation’s Civil War …
Kind acts should be recognized
There are many acts of kindness in the Richmond community that I think go unrecognized and deserve more attention. I’d like to point out three that I know of: Eight-year-old Marty Cobb was killed last May trying to protect his …
Racism is stupidity
There has been a lot in the news this past year about racism and hate crimes. But to me, racism is the stupidest kind of stupidity there is. I just cannot fathom hating someone because of the color of their …
