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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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Chesterfield NAACP head wins libel suit
LaSalle J. McCoy Jr. said he never took a dime from the Chesterfield County Branch NAACP during the 10 years he served as president, and a county General District Court judge has agreed with him.
Changing Va.âs 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.
Dean Yolanda Pierce on grandmother theology, Black Jesus
Dean Yolanda Pierce of the Howard University School of Divinity has been shaped by, and now teaches, womanist theology, the study of religion through the lens of gender, race and class.
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.
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.
Va. on record: Racism is a public health crisis
Racism is a public health crisis, the General Assembly has declared.
Anderson gives NSU spark from arc
Daryl Anderson Jr. is Norfolk State Universityâs spark from the arc. Most of his points come in bunches of threes.
Inaction by Senate thwarts Judge OâBerryâs reappointment to bench
At this point, Judge Pamela OâBerry still does not appear to have the support for keeping her seat on the Chesterfield County General District Court for six more years.
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
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.
Tournament cancellation dashes Randolph-Maconâs 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.
Hip-hop artist Prince Markie Dee of Fat Boys dies at 52
Prince Markie Dee, a member of The Fat Boys hip-hop trio who later formed his own band and became a well-known radio host, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, the day before his 53rd birthday.
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.
Flying Squirrels to return to action on May 4
Starved for baseball? Circle May 4 on your calendar. Thatâs the date the Richmond Flying Squirrels will return to action for the first time since 2019.