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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 Richmondâs history and the long overlooked Black people who are part of it.
Residents of Garden City neighborhood get more clarity on Henrico projectâs impact
A Henrico County official told residents of the Garden City neighborhood that the county isnât planning on buying them out of their homes for the proposed $2.3 billion GreenCity arena and mixed-used development.
5 honored with annual âStrong Men & Women in Virginia Historyâ award
Dr. Lerla G. Joseph, a Richmond physician and community health advocate, is among five African-American leaders named as this yearâs âStrong Men & Women in Virginia History.â
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 schoolâs 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.
President and the pandemic, by Glenn Ellis
Dear President Biden, Itâs 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.
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.