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No way equal

We cannot sit by without commenting on the announcement by the University of Richmond regarding its examination into possibly renaming two campus buildings that honor white supremacists who were instrumental in the school’s history. UR President Ronald A. Crutcher has announced that the university will not change the name of Ryland Hall, an academic building, one wing of which is named for the Rev. Robert Ryland.

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Residents of Garden City neighborhood get more clarity on Henrico project’s impact

A Henrico County official told residents of the Garden City neighborhood that the county isn’t planning on buying them out of their homes for the proposed $2.3 billion GreenCity arena and mixed-used development.

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Golf without Woods? A possibility

The PGA Tour without Tiger Woods was always inevitable purely because of age. His shattered right leg from his SUV flipping down a hill Tuesday morning on a sweeping road through coastal Los Angeles suburbs only brings that closer.

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Names on UR buildings still carry racist stigma

Dr. Ronald A. Crutcher is taking a more nuanced approach to dealing with the racist parts of University of Richmond’s history and the long overlooked Black people who are part of it.

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President and the pandemic, by Glenn Ellis

Dear President Biden, It’s no secret to any of us that Black Americans have carried a disproportionate burden throughout every stage of the pandemic. As you undertake the daunting task of leading the efforts to lift all Americans out of the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all prayerful for your success in accomplishing your goals.

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Shelter for homeless to be open this weekend

A safety net shelter for the homeless in Richmond is expected to stay open this weekend when heavy rain is expected, according to 5th District City Councilwoman Stephanie A. Lynch.

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Va. on record: Racism is a public health crisis

Racism is a public health crisis, the General Assembly has declared.

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5 honored with annual ‘Strong Men & Women in Virginia History’ award

Dr. Lerla G. Joseph, a Richmond physician and community health advocate, is among five African-American leaders named as this year’s “Strong Men & Women in Virginia History.”

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Changing Va.’s laws would honor the work of HIV advocates, by Deirdre Johnson

For more than 20 years, organizations around the country have commemorated National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day as a moment to raise awareness, spark conversations and highlight the work being done to reduce HIV in Black communities.

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Tournament cancellation dashes Randolph-Macon’s hopes for national title

Randolph-Macon College will have to settle for a conference title this season, hopeful that a national crown remains on the table for 2021-22.

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Harry F. Byrd statue to be moved from Capitol Square

The statue of Harry F. Byrd Sr., an icon of white supremacy and Black oppression, is to be moved after 45 years haunting the grounds of the Virginia Capitol.

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Flying Squirrels honor legacy, history of Richmond 34

The Richmond 34 will not be forgotten, at least not as long as the Richmond Flying Squirrels have anything to say about it.

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Flying Squirrels to return to action on May 4

Starved for baseball? Circle May 4 on your calendar. That’s the date the Richmond Flying Squirrels will return to action for the first time since 2019.

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Inaction by Senate thwarts Judge O’Berry’s reappointment to bench

At this point, Judge Pamela O’Berry still does not appear to have the support for keeping her seat on the Chesterfield County General District Court for six more years.

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Free COVID-19 testing

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

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8th Annual Black Book Expo to feature author talks Feb. 27 and 28

Tables full of new books and an opportunity to meet various authors. Those will be among the highlights of the 8th Annual Black Book Expo this weekend at the Elegba Folklore Society in Downtown and virtually on Facebook Live.

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Anderson gives NSU spark from arc

Daryl Anderson Jr. is Norfolk State University’s spark from the arc. Most of his points come in bunches of threes.

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Personality: Tiffany S. Mickel

Spotlight on first African-American editor-in-chief of the Virginia Law Review

Tiffany S. Mickel is blazing new paths as the first African-American editor-in-chief of the Virginia Law Review, and she hopes to ensure an accessible, equitable and informative resource for others.

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School Board approves plan for $54M in COVID-19 relief

The Richmond School Board voted 8-1 Monday night to approve a plan for $54 million in federal money to handle a variety of costs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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High rollers

6 companies roll the dice in hopes of landing Richmond’s sole casino license

A gusher of tax revenue for Richmond and potentially 1,400 or more new jobs for city residents.