VCU graduate named to U.S. National Blind Soccer Team
Richmonder Antoine Craig has shown his considerable speed for years as an elite track sprinter.
Carnell ‘Cadillac’ Williams takes helm at Auburn
There is an abundance of Black players in the Southeastern Conference, but only one Black head coach. And even he wears the “interim” tag.
VUU, VSU basketball to travel near and far
Teams’ itinerary lists Connecticut, Virgin Islands
Basketball fans can enjoy two for the price of one Nov. 11-12 at Virginia State University’s Multi-Purpose Center.
Curry scores 47, Warriors beat Kings to end 5-game skid
Stephen Curry scored a season-high 47 points, knocking down seven 3-pointers, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 116-113 on Monday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
3 women to referee World Cup matches in Qatar
Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita knows that being one of three women picked to officiate matches at the World Cup — the first time a woman will be in charge on the game’s biggest stage — is not simply about soccer.
Have a heart
In the Richmond Free Press Nov. 3-5 edition there was an article about sheltering the homeless. Thanks goes out to Rhonda Sneed and her organization for working 10 to 14 hours a day delivering food, blankets and clothes to the unsheltered.
Birds of a feather flock together
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s true beliefs and positions are infamously hard to pin down. After all, Gov. Youngkin’s ability to say one thing while dog-whistling another is what got him elected governor of Virginia. For those of us interested in uncovering what Gov. Youngkin really stands for, this means we must look to the people with whom he chooses to endorse.
Black excellence needed again in baseball, by David W. Marshall
The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros competition in the recent 2022 World Series was the first time since 1950 that there was not a single American-born Black player on either team’s 26-person roster.
Democracy matters, even after elections, by Clarence Page
In his highly publicized speech on the perils facing American democracy as midterm Election Day approached, President Biden was largely preaching to the choir. The sermon needs to be preached, but is anybody listening?
Election results reflect diversity
The horse race between Democrats and Republicans for control of Congress is attracting the most attention in the wake of Tuesday’s midterm election.
City approves funds to temporarily house homeless
The first major cold snap is forecast to hit Richmond this weekend, but City Hall is still struggling to provide shelter for the homeless who have no where to go.
County voters approve bond issue for building, expansion projects
Voters in Chesterfield and Henrico counties overwhelmingly approved the plans of each county to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars for school, public safety, parks, libraries and other infrastructure needs.
RAA, VHHA partner to donate ambulance and medical supplies to Ukraine
The Richmond Ambulance Authority will donate one of its ambulances (Unit 85) as part of the “U.S. Ambulances for Ukraine” nationwide effort.
VSU’s Derrick Scott appointed to White House board
On Oct. 27, President Biden announced his intent to appoint Virginia State University’s Dr. Derrick C. Scott to the National Board of Education Sciences.
Governor’s tutoring partnership to address learning loss
National test scores show Virginia students have experienced extensive learning loss in recent years. A new program announced Nov. 3 by Gov. Glenn Youngkin seeks to help at-risk students recover.
Youngkin appoints Brown and Roberts to administration
Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced appointees to two key roles within his administration.
Thanksgiving giveaway at Southside Center
The 5th Annual Turkey Giveaway will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Southside Community Center, 6255 Warwick Road.
RPS fourth-grader presents at Yale University
Elijah Robins, a fourth-grader at Mary Munford Elementary School, presented a science curriculum to the Yale National Initiative earlier this school year based on a Yale University-based science curriculum unit he learned under the instruction of Mary Munford teacher Valerie Schwartz, “There’s No “Space” Like Home.”
Adjustments in City’s pension plan may take six or more years
City Hall’s 4,200 retirees likely may wait years before seeing another cost-of-living adjustment in their pensions.
