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Venisha Brown, daughter of legendary singer James Brown, dies at 53
A daughter of the late âGodfather of Soulâ James Brown has died.
Africa and Obama âOn the Moveâ
President Obama continues to be strategic about how he represents his race, genealogy and his commitment to promote and sustain African freedom and empowerment. The presidentâs historic trip to Kenya and to Ethiopia is indicative of his distinctive characteristic of taking strategic moves that go far beyond the traditional limitations of American politics and global outreach. This was his fourth trip to Africa. As the first sitting American president to visit Kenya and Ethiopia, his timing could not have come at a better time.
Anderson new City Council chief of staff
Lawrence Rashad Anderson, a former urban research fellow at American University in Washington, is the Richmond City Councilâs new chief of staff.
Climate crisis increasingly a refugee crisis, faith resettlement groups say
For Monique Verdin, the apocalypse came in 2005.
Richmonder Andre Ingram wins on court and on âWheel of Fortuneâ
Andre Ingramâs fans knew he could spin a basketball into a hoop. Now they know he can spin a wheel as well.
Personality: Shawna Chapman
Spotlight on Americaâs United States Mrs. Mid-Atlantic 2024
Growing up in Petersburg, Shawna Chapman never believed pageants were open to women like her, whose background includes dropping out of high school and experiencing periods of homelessness.
âKeep working, marching, advocating,â pastor tells Citywide Mass Meeting audience
Soul-stirring songs, dramatic presentations and moving messages filled Cedar Street Baptist Church of God on Monday. The occasion: The annual Citywide Mass Meeting to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Richmond barber helping rebuild lives, homes in Haiti
Kenneth Barney makes his living cutting hair. But in his spare time, the longtime Richmond barber is on a mission to build solid, safe houses in a community in Haiti where thousands make their homes in tiny ramshackle spaces.
Motown songwriter, producer Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced âYou Canât Hurry Love,â âHeat Waveâ and dozens of other hits and helped make Motown an essential record company of the 1960s and beyond, has died at age 81.
Moving the needle
Holland and Nelson energized by Chesterfield, Henrico growth
âWeâre on a journey toward excellence, to be the very best we can be, to be a model of what is expected by you, for you.â With those words, James M. âJimâ Holland assumed chairmanship of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, Jan. 3., following a unanimous vote.
Gang demands $17M ransom for 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
A gang that kidnapped 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group has demanded a $17 million ransom for them, according to Haitiâs justice minister, as quoted by the Wall Street Journal.
VUU Panthers on the prowl for second victory
Freshmen Hakeem Holland and Lamar Webster are the dual dynamos that fueled Virginia Union Universityâs maroon and steel football engine last Saturday. Perhaps benefitting from the surprise factor, the fledgling Panthersâ running backs contributed mightily to a 35-21 opening victory over Brevard College of North Carolina before a crowd of 7,245 fans at Hovey Field.
3 VUU players on watch list for inaugural Deacon Jones Trophy
Virginia Union Universityâs Shawheem Dowdy, Hakeem Holland and Paulin Miano are on the first Deacon Jones Trophy watch list.
Personality: Helivi L. Holland
Spotlight on president of Old Dominion Bar Association at its 75th anniversary
Helivi L. Holland knew at a young age that advocating for justice was her passion. âI was willing to verbally challenge others, including the teachers, when I felt someone was being unfairly treated. That started around second grade,â she said.
VUU homecoming victory sets up fight against the Bulldogs
Virginia Union University has become both the irresistible force and the immovable object of CIAA football. Under second-year Coach Mark James, the Panthers have showcased the leagueâs most powerful offense â 422 yards per game â and also the stiffest defense, with a scant 149 average yield.
Legal freedom fighters
At 75, ODBAâs struggle for justice continues
When black lawyers from across Virginia gathered in Richmond last week to mark the 75th anniversary of the Old Dominion Bar Association, far more than nostalgia was on their minds.
Decades of foresight enable Virginia to process cargo diverted from maryland after bridge collapse
The Port of Virginia is taking on additional cargo shipments diverted from Baltimore, Md. after a massive ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month.
VUU snags Holland Fisher in NCAA National Signing Day
Football Coach Mark James bills Virginia Union University as a âsecond chance school.â That being the case, itâs ideal for well-traveled Holland Fisher. The quick-striking, 6-foot-2, 200-pound former high school Under Armour All-American from Chesterfield County has landed at VUU with three years of eligibility.
RISC gets affordable housing commitments from some City Council members
A coalition of religious and community groups have received new commitments from City Council members to address affordable housing, including the state of mobile homes, in the city.
VUU heads to first round of NCAA playoffs
Virginia Union University has been given the chance to scratch a 24-year football itch. But before the Panthers say can âahh,â there is much work to be done.
