When the blues hit home, family wages matter by Ben Jealous
The old blues singer had it right: “When a lady gets the blues, she hangs her head and cries. When a man gets the blues, he grabs the train and rides.”
Obama challenges Trump’s remap power grab by Clarence Page
Friends who are frustrated by the current White House regime still ask me, “Where is Obama?”
High school students to host TEDxRVA Youth
Richmond’s next generation of thinkers and creators will take center stage Saturday, Nov. 8, when high school students host the 13th annual TEDxRVA Youth at Collegiate School’s Hershey Center for the Arts. The free event runs from 5 to 7 p.m.
8 Spartans to be inducted into NSU Hall of Fame
Norfolk State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame induction class, honoring eight individuals for their contributions to Spartan athletics.
Fall back
Clocks should be set back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, as daylight saving time ends.
Calls for help trend younger with ease of online sports betting
Sports betting has become a cultural phenomenon ever since a U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2018 that gave states the go-ahead to legalize sports gambling. And mobile sportsbooks have become the preferred medium for bettors.
VSU extends president’s contract through 2032
Virginia State University recently extended the contract of President Makola M. Abdullah through 2032, securing long-term leadership for the historically Black university.
City opens funding for affordable housing projects
The City of Richmond announced a new round of funding through its Affordable Housing Trust Fund, making more than $13 million available to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
The case for Jay Jones by Phillip Thompson
In Virginia politics, we often say that the Attorney General’s Office is where law and politics collide. It determines whether our justice system will serve all Virginians equally — or become a politicized weapon of a partisan actor. As Black Virginians and D e m o c r a t s approach this critical election, one truth must be clear: We cannot afford to leave our attorney general candidate behind. We have to rescue Jay Jones by voting for him.
Youngkin and Earle-Sears fail Virginia schools
Letter to the Editor
As a high school student, I’ve seen Virginia schools suffer from underfunding under the Youngkin and Earle-Sears administration. Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears’ slogan says, “Let’s keep a good thing going,” but was her administration really good? No.
Personality: Devin Morgan
Spotlight on the University of Richmond’s 2025-26 Newman Civic Fellow
University of Richmond senior Devin Morgan’s leadership in environmental justice and food equity has earned him the prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship for 2025-26. His impactful work with the Sierra Club and Shalom Farms, along with his on-campus initiatives, has demonstrated a deep commitment to social change, a key requirement for the fellowship that supports community-committed college students.
Stories of loss and legacy come to light in Library of Virginia film series
In the quiet halls of the Library of Virginia, stories once buried beneath bulldozers and blueprints are finding their voices again.
Black artists’ alliance exhibition explores American identity
The Black American Artists’ Alliance of Richmond, recently opened “America the Beautiful?”—a group exhibition examining the complexities and contradictions of American life—at Browne Studio/Gallery, 1100 Hull St. The show runs through Nov. 28.
Ndiaye repeats as A-10 Defensive Player of the Week
Senior defender Moussa Ndiaye has been named the Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week for the second straight time, the conference announced Monday, after leading the VCU men’s soccer team to its second consecutive shutout.
Kickers close season with Henny Derby win over Madison
The Richmond Kickers ended their USL League One season on a high note Saturday night, defeating Forward Madison 5-1 in the third and final leg of the Henny Derby at City Stadium.
Clergy, veterans take coordinated prayer action to Capitol
Dozens of Virginians, including clergy and community leaders, staged a “pray-in” outside the Richmond offices of U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner on Monday, Oct. 20, to urge continued health care subsidies and protest recent federal budget policies.
Ed Coleman, 82, devoted life to teaching and community service
Edward Coleman’s journey from Pittsburgh to Richmond was marked by resilience and compassion — qualities that drew soldiers, karate students and family members to Scott’s Funeral Home weeks after the 82-year-old’s Sept. 10 death to celebrate a life dedicated to service and teaching.
Thousands take to streets in ‘No Kings II’ protest
Thousands of people gathered in Richmond on Saturday as part of more than 2,700 No Kings II protests held across the nation.
Race tightens
Spanberger still leads, but margins narrow in statewide contests
Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a 7-point lead over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s 2025 governor’s race, according to a new Commonwealth Poll released Tuesday by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Richmond Public Schools reaches 8-year high in graduation rates
John Marshall High School buzzed with excitement Friday morning as Richmond Public Schools officials and students gathered to celebrate the division’s record-high graduation rates.
