Homeownership dream becomes reality with Richmond Habitat
For Najiyyah Abdullah, a child development services specialist and mother of five, owning a home has always been a dream.
Can America’s unity begin at the dinner table? By Ben Jealous
With the holiday season approaching, it seems that our country could not be more divided. That division has been perhaps the main overarching topic of our national conversation in recent years. And it has taken root within many of our own families.
What the Black church can teach us about ‘Black on Black care’ and the election
In a recent sermon at Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, Pastor William Lamar IV introduced the congregation to the concept of “Black on Black care.” The concept, coined by the Rev. Nick Peterson, assistant director of the African American preaching and sacred rhetoric doctoral program at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, has lessons for all Americans after an election marked by division, misinformation and dog whistles.
VCU Women’s Basketball adds Daija Preston
The Rams just got a major boost. VCU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Beth O’Boyle has officially signed Daija Preston, a dynamic 5-foot-9 guard from Douglasville, Ga., who’s set to make an impact.
Valentine Museum exhibition wins 4 top design awards
The Valentine museum and Studio Joseph have won four prestigious design awards for their exhibition “Sculpting History at the Valentine Studio: Art, Power and the ‘Lost Cause’ American Myth,” which opened in January.
Craft + Design show marks 60 years of celebrating contemporary craft
Craft + Design, a premier contemporary craft show, is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary this weekend at Richmond’s historic Main Street Station. The event, which runs Nov. 22-24, will feature the work of more than 160 artists from across the country, offering shoppers a chance to explore and purchase museum-quality crafts.
Capital City Kwanzaa Festival returns to Richmond
The 2024 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival, a celebration of African American culture and the seven principles of Kwanzaa, will be held at Exhibit Hall B of the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 5th and Marshall streets.
Tyson-Paul fight draws record betting for a combat sports event
Jake Paul’s unanimous victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson might have been disappointing from a competitive standpoint, but it drew record betting.
“Kemba” screening at VUU highlights clemency journey and justice reform
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.
Urban Academy debuts new collection at fashion show
Local preppy streetwear brand Urban Academy unveiled its fall collection Monday night during the “Varsity Club Fashion Show” at Brickwood Barbeque.
Morningside author examines 1979 Greensboro tragedy in library talk
Author Aran Shetterly and the Library of Virginia recently hosted a discussion on his book "Morningside," about the 1979 Greensboro massacre.
Will Democrats learn from the loss?, by Clarence Page
In the aftermath of Vice President Kamala Harris’ decisive electoral loss to Donald Trump, my mind kept going back to a memorable and widely repeated gaffe by a man who was not on the ballot.
Virginia lawmakers advance amendments on voting rights, marriage, reproductive freedoms
The House Privileges and Elections committee introduced three joint resolutions to amend the Virginia Constitution on Wednesday. These amendments addressed voting rights, marriage equality and reproductive rights.
Jones launches second bid for Virginia attorney general
Attorney and former state delegate Jerrauld C. “Jay” Jones is running again for state attorney general, announcing his decision Tuesday afternoon at events in Norfolk and Richmond.
Personality: Paul Townsend
Spotlight on board president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
Last week, Paul Townsend celebrated 31 years as an employee at Capital One. Reflecting on his time with the company, he knows his experience is unlike most in the corporate world today.
Frustration builds for Cowboys in a season going wrong
Cooper Rush bounced passes to open receivers while filling in for injured quarterback Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott fumbled into the end zone for one of Dallas’ five turnovers, and owner Jerry Jones is understandably frustrated in a season going oh so wrong.
RPS celebrates enrollment increase, credits outreach efforts
The Richmond Public Schools Dreams4RPS plans came true as they revealed slight enrollment increases for the 2024-2025 school year at Monday night’s School Board meeting.
City Council rejects tax cut proposal, approves relief program
Months of discussion over the Richmond real estate tax rate ended Tuesday evening when Richmond City Council voted 5 to 4 to reject a proposed tax rate reduction from $1.20 to $1.16.
Harris-Muhammed to lead virtual town hall on new RPS cell phone policy
Richmond Public Schools’ 6th District School Board member Shonda Harris-Muhammed, announced at Monday night’s School Board meeting that she will host a virtual town hall meeting on Nov. 20 with RPS Chief Wellness Officer Renesha Parks, in preparation for Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s cell phone ban policy.
Health Equity Fund awards over $1M to community partners
The work to support underserved communities in Richmond entered a new phase Thursday at the St. Luke Legacy Center, as city leaders and health officials announced over $1 million in funding for partner groups as part of the Richmond Health Equity Fund.
