Daughters of Malcolm X sue CIA, FBI and NYPD over his assassination
Three daughters of Malcolm X have accused the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others in a $100 million lawsuit Friday of playing roles in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader.
Personality: Tiara Green
Spotlight on board president of Liberated Arts Foundation
Generational poverty can impact families and communities beyond the apparent financial struggle — there are psychological, educational, health and environmental effects. Black communities suffer from generational poverty at alarmingly high rates.
Trump’s policies on Ukraine could redefine America’s global role, by Chuck Richardson
Following a very stunning and dangerous setback for Ukraine, the election of Donald Trump poses even greater obstacles to any favorable outcome in that war.
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible in school lessons
Texas’ education board on Tuesday advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for schools to incorporate in kindergarten through fifth grades, one of the latest Republican-led efforts in the U.S. to incorporate more religious teaching into classrooms.
Justice reform advocate hosts screening of ‘Kemba’ at VUU
Kemba Smith Pradia’s journey from a college student to a symbol of clemency and justice reform began when she was just 19 at Hampton University.
Botanical Garden employees hope union blooms
The workers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden filed for union representation last month amid employee-voiced workplace concerns, which range from lack of equipment to safety policies.
City officials seek mediation with VCU Health over scrapped redevelopment
City officials are pushing for mediation with the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System over the fallout from a failed multimillion-dollar redevelopment project at 500 N. 10th Street, with a two-week deadline looming for the two sides to reach a resolution.
Judge deems Youngkin’s actions to withdraw from RGGI ‘unlawful’
Floyd County Circuit Court Judge Randall Lowe determined Wednesday that Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin acted unlawfully by withdrawing Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a program to reduce climate changing emissions that has funneled hundreds of millions to the state to deal with the impact of extreme weather events.
CodeVA shifts to remote operations, closes Downtown office
CodeVA, a Richmond-based nonprofit, that provides students across Virginia with computer science education through classes and coding events, closed its Downtown office last Friday. They hosted an “open door clean-out,” selling various educational supplies and craft materials. to host camps and trainings around the city.
Johnson named interim AD at Va. State
Felicia Johnson has been appointed interim athletic director at Virginia State University, officials announced. Johnson, who has been with the university since 2021, previously served as senior associate athletic director for compliance and senior woman administrator.
VCU alum and restaurateur Chris Tsui named commencement speaker
Founder of Eat Restaurant Partners will address graduates in December
Chris Tsui, founder and president of Eat Restaurant Partners, will be the keynote speaker at Virginia Commonwealth University’s December commencement.
Virginia Housing launches $75M workforce housing program
Virginia Housing has announced a new $75 million Workforce Housing Investment Program to expand housing options for middle income workers in areas experiencing job growth.
An act of reparations
White couple donates 80 acres to Black farmers
As you leave Richmond and head an hour southwest into Amelia County, the city fades and the noise dims. Confederate flags snap in the wind, Trump banners hang from homes and watchful eyes follow strangers through small towns. For some, the quiet brings a feeling of calm, but for many Black passersby, it also brings unease — and a nervous hope that they have a full gas tank.
A punch to the ego
After a month of promotion, a rescheduling and a lot of hype, former boxing great Mike Tyson finally stepped into the squared circle to face social media influencer Jake Paul last week. Those hoping for a comeuppance for the loudmouth Youtuber, courtesy of Iron Mike, were disappointed.
‘Flowism’ spotlights new talent in fashion, art
Despite the cancellation of Richmond Fashion Week’s (RVAFW) fall fashion season, the fashion and arts scene remains vibrant as emerging artists and photographers showcased their work at the “Flowism” art gallery at Deco at CNB on Nov. 16.
Salisbury Presbyterian Church hosts ‘Singin’ to the World’ concert
Joyful Voices Chorus, a Richmond area choir for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers, will play its fall concert, “Singin’ to the World,” on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Salisbury Presbyterian Church.
National anglers set sights on Richmond in 2025
Anglers across the country will have their sights set on Richmond in April when the James River serves as the third stop of the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier Series presented by Lowrance.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Nov. 16, COVID-19 accounted for 0.4% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness levels remaining stable compared to previous data. No deaths related to COVID-19 were reported during that period at the time of publication. Data on COVID-19 wastewater trends were unavailable for Richmond and Henrico counties as of the most recent sample collection week, which ended Sunday, Nov. 10.
Carpenter sworn in as Chesterfield’s first African American police chief
Chesterfield County swore in its first African American police chief Tuesday, as Edward F. “Frank” Carpenter Jr. was sworn in during a ceremony at the Beulah Recreation Center.
Virginia Union wins CIAA Football Championship, advances to NCAA Playoffs
Virginia Union University clinched its second consecutive CIAA Football Championship with a thrilling 17-13 victory over Virginia State University on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Salem.
