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Robinson Day means so much to many
Jackie Robinson Day honors the courageous and wondrously talented man who broke baseball’s color barrier.
Jonathan Young resigns from RPS School Board
Jonathan Young resigned from the Richmond Public School Board April 12 after it was revealed that a December 2023 incident between him and a 15-year-old female student resulted in the student filing a harassment complaint against him.
Personality: Sheri Shannon
Spotlight on Southside ReLeaf cofounder
Sheri Shannon has long believed that focused community-action work can battle climate change head on.
Journette stands out at NSU
Only one college offered Justin Journette a baseball scholarship while he was in high school. As it turned out, that one was enough.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:
To close racial gap in maternal health, Virginia, other states target implicit bias
Black, Hispanic and Indigenous pregnant patients often report facing unfair treatment at hospitals and clinics
Countless times, Kenda Sutton-El, a Virginia doula, has witnessed her Black pregnant clients being dismissed or ignored by clinicians.
The confounding case of O.J. Simpson
There are a lot of things in this country that can make some people reach their boiling point.
In April, honor memories and seek reforms, by Thomas P. Kapsidelis
Spring ought to be a time of relief and promise. The days are longer and seemingly a bit sunnier, and the end of the school year is around the corner — and with it, the hopes of graduation days ahead.
UConn beats Purdue to score 6th NCAA championship
For decades, UCLA represented the gold standard of college basketball. But now, the Bruins have become yesterday’s news. Connecticut has taken their place. The balance of power has shifted from Los Angeles to Storrs, Conn.
Giancarlo Esposito always had leading man credentials, ‘Parish’ just makes it official
Giancarlo Esposito has long been lauded as a charismatic, scene-stealing thespian and commander of roles who’s worthy of leading man stature. But it might be surprising that for first the time, it’s actually official.
VisArts hosts Richmond Poetry Fest
Richmond Poetry Fest, hosted by the Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts), will return for its second year April 12-13. The free two-day event will include workshops, vendors, readings and activities for poets and artists of all ages.
VMHC to offer free citizenship classes
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s “Becoming Citizens” program returns this spring, offering 100% free citizenship preparation classes to help prepare people for taking their citizenship test.
Undefeated, unforgettable
Dawn Staley’s South Carolina dynasty rolls and repeats as NCAA champions
The University of South Carolina women’s basketball ended its season with the same number of losses it started with – zero.
RPS school board member Jonathan Young responds to student allegations
The Richmond School Board plans to revise its standards of conduct policy following an independent attorney’s investigation into School Board Member Jonathan Young’s behavior toward a 15-year-old student, according to a WTVR-CBS 6 news report.
Children of Light to announce writing contest winners
In partnership with the Richmond Crusade for Voters and Antoinette V. Irving Foundation, Children of Light will announce the winners of its second annual Game Changer Citywide Writing Competition on Wednesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at Armstrong High School in Richmond’s East End.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:
Mayoral candidates' platforms include more equity, mental health services, safe neighborhoods
The list of candidates who hope to become Richmond’s next mayor continues to grow.
Newest anti-homelessness project builds on strong efforts statewide, by Roger Chesley
Nonprofit officials in Roanoke recently refurbished a former motel, transforming the units into permanent housing for the homeless.
Personality: Viola Baskerville
Spotlight on co-founder of Save Richmond Community Hospital Work Group
In just over a month, Viola Baskerville has become front and center in an important aspect of Richmond’s Black history.
Transfer portal complicates next season for Rams
With the calendar spinning toward the 2024-25 season, what now for VCU hoops?
