Climate of fear
Trammell seeks City Jail investigation amid reports of deaths, injuries
As Crishawn Hickman headed to his long-delayed murder trial in the John Marshall Courts Building, deputies escorting him noticed, as one put it, that he appeared to be “walking funny,” the Free Press has been told. A search disclosed why—the 21-year-old had a knife hidden in his underpants that had cut him. The upshot: The trial had to be postponed for two days while he received medical treatment at a nearby hospital.
Hospital donates $30K to Friends of the Homeless
36-year-old food distribution program among city’s largest
Shawnee Hansen knew she had to do something after watching a boy happily eating the meat off a turkey carcass two men had pulled from a trash can to feed him. “I couldn’t bear it,” said Ms. Hansen.
‘It feels like a nightmare’
UVA shooting deaths create wave of grief
The three University of Virginia football players killed in an on-campus shooting on Sunday were remembered by their head coach as “incredible young men with huge aspirations and extremely bright futures.”
World Cup prize money disparity an obstacle to equal pay
World Cup prize money continues to be a sticking point for equality in soccer, despite the historic equal pay agreement between U.S. Soccer and its men’s and women’s teams.
Sheila D.H. Scott, former RPS school principal, dies at age 69
Shelia Diane Harris Scott, a career educator who touched the lives of thousands of schoolchildren, has died. Best known for her 12 years as principal of Miles Jerome Jones Elementary School in South Side, Mrs. Scott died Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. She was 69.
Healing through humor
Every year millions of children are exposed to family and domestic violence in the United States. Domestic violence affects both physical and mental health, leaving emotional scars that have long-lasting effects on those who experience it directly and those who bear witness to it.
Wembanyama primed for NBA’s 2023 top pick
You may not have heard of Victor Wembanyama, but you will soon.
VUU defeats Shippensburg 60-56
Power drives Panthers’ ‘Wizard of Os’
Call this Robert Osborne’s encore season.
VUU hosts Wingate in NCAA Division II this weekend
Virginia Union University’s reward for a brilliant football season is the right to put on the Maroon ‘n’ Steel uniforms at least one more time.
TJ Vikings seek state title
Thomas Jefferson High’s Vikings will try and take another step toward a state football title Friday night at Huguenot High. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Calls grow to save site of oldest U.S. Black women’s benevolent society
Social justice and community advocates are calling for no taxes to be levied on a mansion that has served as the headquarters for the oldest Black women’s benevolent society in America for decades.
Beyoncé ties Grammy record after leading nominations with 9
Beyoncé has propelled herself into the highest Grammy echelon: The star singer claimed a leading nine nominations Tuesday, making her tied — with her husband Jay-Z — as the most nominated music act in the history of the awards show.
Appeals court ruling keeps Biden student debt plan on hold
President Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers was handed another legal loss Monday when a federal ap- peals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.
The history behind ‘parents’ rights’ in schools
The movement for “parents’ rights” saw many of its candidates come up short in this year’s midterm elections. But if history is any guide, the cause is sure to live on — in one form or another.
Elon Musk trying to figure out Twitter, by Clarence Page
After closing his $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter, Elon Musk still seemed to be trying to figure out what he had bought.
Election reflections and red puddles, by Julianne Malveaux
To let the pollsters tell it, Democrats were going to get a “drubbing” or a “shellacking” just like the one President Obama experienced in 2010 when Dems lost 63 Congressional seats and six Senate seats. In contrast, Democrats seem to have gained one Senate seat, and the Georgia runoff may push the number up to two.
Wins, losses and deja vu
We continue to note Black success in the November elections, which includes the election of two Republicans from majority-white districts.
Fifth Street Baptist, Richmond Convention Center free Thanksgiving meal sites
Two free Thanksgiving dinners are being prepared for the Richmond community.
Free van service helps public housing residents get to work
Myra Griffin has found the biggest problem placing people in jobs is transportation.
Matthews, Omega Psi Phi and Armstrong-Walker honored
Joseph E. “Joey” Matthews received City Council’s recog- nition award Monday night for his volunteer efforts to collect and distribute food, clothes and household items to people in Richmond.
