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Free Press mission to educate and empower continues
From its start, the Richmond Free Press has relentlessly sought to impact and improve life for Black Richmonders on a variety of issues.
Misinformation, distrust keep Black vaccination rates low
In the world of sports, winning the game in the homestretch sometimes seems the toughest part of the challenge. That certainly is the case with getting people immunized against the deadly COVID-19 virus, public health and government officials are finding.
Many Virginians still want atonement for racist photo, actions
Black Virginians are still debating and awaiting what bold steps Gov. Ralph S. Northam will take to revive and restore the once-strong link he maintained with African-American voters across the state, a wide range of interviews in recent weeks suggests.
COVID-19
Coronavirus hits Virginia, impacting people, events
With the coronavirus sweeping the globe, efforts to mitigate its surge and impact are being felt across the state. From elected officials to private company executives, small business operators, schools and universities, hospitals and clinics and individuals, people are bracing for what the World Health Organization officially declared a pandemic on Wednesday.
End of an era
Hampton University President William R. āBillā Harvey is stepping down June 30 after 44 years at the helm
Hampton University, one of the nationās first historically black institutions, was a small struggling four-year college on the banks of the Hampton River near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay when an ambitious, young Dr. William R. āBillā Harvey Jr. from Tuskegee Institute in Alabama was chosen as president of the institution.
Diverse slate of candidates vie for lieutenant governor and attorney general in Democratic primary
Virginia government relies on an effective leadership team at the top ā governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Area congregations remain cautious as COVID-19 runs its course
This time a year ago, Richmond area houses of worship were loaded most weekends with church members praying, greeting and embracing friends and swapping thoughts about family, neighbors, work, school and retirement.
New book revisits shameful transplant practice of past
For centuries, medical doctors have been guided by ethical standards, pledging no intentional harm to patients. But lapses or disturbing, questionable, on-the-spot decisions and errors in judgment by physicians occur, undermining public confidence in health care providers and prodding the nationās medical academy to reassess its standards.
Big Herm's again only black-owned food vendor at Washington NFL team training camp
As football players gather in Richmond this month to test their stuff and compete for a role on the Washington NFL team before thousands of fans, some of Richmondās small business enterprises are showcasing their best sides, too.
VSUās new homeowner program designed to make employees, community HAPI
Virginia State Universityās new program that will invest thousands of dollars to help its employees become homeowners also is designed to assist the economies of Petersburg and the village of Ettrick, where the university is based, according to the university.
5 candidates seeking Democratic nomination for governor
This yearās statewide political competition is in gear with a pack of candidates raising and spending millions of dollars during the pandemic to blend proven techniques with new ideas to win every eligible voter by and on Election Day.
Rep. Dave Brat facing close re-election bid
When longtime economics professor-turned-political-rookie Dave Brat defeated House Republican Leader Eric Cantor in Mr. Cantorās 2014 primary contest for re-election, the shocking upset made heads spin around the political universe.
Senate challenger Corey Stewart believes voters want him to speak his mind
Corey Stewart was a young dock worker in his Great Lakes hometown of Duluth, Minn., when he almost lost his life in an accident readying to sail the waters once tread by the legendary ship the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
3 African-Americans running for governor in 3 states
President Trump has angered and mobilized voters across the nation to the point that many have been challenged to turn out en masse this fall to register and vote for candidates who reject his oft time bitter rhetoric.
Answering the call
Volunteers with the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps sometimes put their own health on the line to help during the COVID-19 pandemic
When Gov. Ralph S. Northamās call went out for volunteers to help with COVID-19 efforts, Matilde Badillo responded.
Case closed on Richmond 34
Criminal records from the Feb. 22, 1960, arrests of 34 VUU students protesting racial segregation at a Downtown department store will be expunged Friday, 59 years later
The students from Virginia Union University walked enthusiastically with pride, determination, respect and self confidence. Block by block down Lombardy Street to Broad Street they walked ā young men dressed in shirts and ties and young ladies wearing dresses and heels.
Faces of COVID-19
Virginians of all walks of life have been impacted by thecoronavirus,theairbornerespiratoryillnessthathas stricken more than 3,600 people in the Commonwealth and resulted in 75 deaths as of Wednesday. Their passing impacts their families and the larger communities in which they worked, volunteered, worshipped and lived. Here are some of their stories.
Critics claim voter suppression efforts may change Georgia governorās race outcome
Thousands of people in Georgia hoping to participate in next weekās crucial gubernatorial election there could be blocked from voting because of the strict enforcement of its relatively new āexact matchā rule.
Ryan McAdams seeks repeal or defunding of Affordable Care Act
Ryan McAdams has always liked a challenge, especially, he said, when it comes from God. That explains his decision to run on the Republican Party ticket to challenge 4th District Congressman A. Donald McEachin, a veteran Democratic lawmaker and seasoned attorney.
Ashe sculptor consultant for moves
In his four decades of studying history around the world and interpreting it through professional sculpture work, Richmonder Paul DiPasquale has faced many a challenge. Today, he is in the midst of helping the city turn a major page in its history.
