Why do Christians create structures that hurt trans children?, by Candice Benbow
There are currently 44 states with anti-trans legislation. They run the gamut from banning drag performances to prohibiting care to trans youths to restricting the use of public restrooms and facilities.
Tucker following in Bradley’s footsteps
Prince George High School has produced at least one major league baseball player in Jackie Bradley. Will Tevin Tucker be another?
Richmond entrepreneur to host black dress event
With the word “reimagine” as a catalyst, spiritual coach, motivational speaker and author Rita Ricks’ “Little Black Dress Day Affair,” event last year enabled women to dress up and celebrate their spirit and each other.
Derby Day returns
A Richmond-based foundation once again will be throwing a benefit bash to accompany the running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6.
VMHC welcomes students to State History Day competition
Elementary, middle, and high school students from across the Commonwealth will compete this weekend in the Virginia History Day State Contest at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Richmond R&B singer hospitalized
The family of local R&B singer and producer Marlon Cox is asking for financial assistance to cover the 49-year-old’s medical expenses. Mr. Cox, who released his debut CD “Ain’t Dat Da Truth,” in 2006, was admitted to the hospital on April 4 after a “medical emergency,” according to the gofundme.com page created by his brother, Rafael Cox.
Whitehead named VSU band director
Virginia State University announced this week that Dr. Taylor Whitehead is its new director of Marching and Pep Bands.
Lizzo protests anti-drag rule with drag queens
In a concert Friday night in Knoxville, Tenn., pop singer Lizzo filled the stage with drag queens in a glittery protest against the state’s legislation designed to restrict drag performances in public.
Lemon squeezed out at CNN, Carlson canned
CNN fired longtime host Don Lemon on Monday following his short and disastrous run as a morning show host, a little over two months after he apologized for on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley being “past her prime.”
Music series on track at Main Street Station
Arriving at Main Street Station next week is the venue’s first concert series, featuring local artists known for their R&B, reggae and jazz sounds. While the historic building has been the backdrop for many public events, this is the first time the station’s back patio area will be used.
Rockets hire ex-Celtics coach Udoka as new coach
Ime Udoka has been hired as the new coach of the Houston Rockets, a source familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
For Heat, the legend of ‘Playoff Jimmy’ continues to grow
Jimmy Butler insists that “Playoff Jimmy” — the moniker that he has now, whether he wants it or not—isn’t a thing. His play shows otherwise. He has scored 45 or more points five times in his NBA career, and three of those games have come in the playoffs — the most recent one coming Monday in a performance for all time. Butler scored 56 points, tying the fourth-highest playoff scoring effort in NBA history, and carried the Miami Heat past the Milwaukee Bucks 119-114 to take a 3-1 lead in that Eastern Conference first-round series.
To be equal: ‘Tennessee Three’ fiasco, by Marc H. Morial
“We won’t be bent, we won’t be bowed, and we won’t be ordered to ignore the hearts and minds of the people who elected us, demanding commonsense gun safety in a state that has nearly none. The GOP of the Tennessee House of Representatives attempted to obstruct me and my colleagues from these goals and to shred our democracy. Instead, Republicans have only fanned the flames of hope that illuminate our movement, helping it to grow more powerful and glow more brightly.” – Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:
Fire Department mum about plans for training site
The Richmond Fire Department apparently will have to find another location for its planned fire training facility.
VMFA screens Black press film
The stories of the men and women who were the pioneers of the Black press, newspapers that delivered news to African Americans starting in the 1800s, continue today.
RPS students show minimal progress with math, reading scores
Richmond public school students in the third to eighth grades continue to struggle with reading comprehension and with understanding math concepts, according to results from the state-mandated Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA).
City plans to purchase Mayo Island
Richmond is moving rapidly to complete the purchase of Mayo Island, which a 2012 city plan described as the “green jewel” of the Downtown riverfront.
Women veterans get new health center
Richmond’s women veterans will have access to a range of health services with the opening of the new Women Veterans Health Center in Building 520, 1201 Brock Road Blvd.
Crisis center opening at St. Joseph’s Villa
A regional center for youths suffering a mental health crisis is on the way.
