Fire destroys RPS property twice in less than 6 months
Fox Elementary fire cause is ‘undetermined’
Nearly five months after a fire ripped through and destroyed William Fox Elementary School, a report released by the Richmond Fire Department on July 1 offers little insight as to its cause.
Ketanji Jackson to be sworn in
Nearly three months after she won confirmation to the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson is officially becoming a justice. Judge Jackson, 51, will be sworn as the court’s 116th justice Thursday, just as the man she is replacing, Justice Stephen Breyer, retires.
Congratulations to 2022 high school graduates
Congratulations to all of the students, especially those who are at or near the top of their class.
White evangelicals are taking over the country
Hiding in plain sight for decades has been a campaign by white evangelicals to change America and subjugate women.
Now that Roe is gone, what’s next?. by Clarence Page
Now that the Supreme Court has overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973, could same-sex marriage be next? Or even interracial marriage?
Roe v. Wade impacts Black women, by Glynda Carr
The Supreme Court just dealt a devastating blow to reproductive rights. With its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, five Re- publican-appointed Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court swept away half a century of progress and eviscerated women’s rights and equality. After last month’s leaked opinion, we knew this moment could come, but that doesn’t make the news any easier to digest.
‘America reigns without a rival’
As we approach America’s celebration of its independence on July 4, many of us do so with sadness, trepidation and outright anger. And with good reason.
Former RRHA manager James W. ‘Dick’ Harris Sr. dies
For more than three decades, James Willard “Dick” Harris Sr. was a familiar face to public housing residents in Richmond.
‘Blessing of Elders’ lauds 7 Black Christian luminaries at Museum of the Bible
Well-known names from the world of gospel music and the Black church gathered at the Museum of the Bible to hail the contributions of African-American churches and to call for continued efforts toward building unity and bridging divides.
Caleb Swanigan dies at age 25
Caleb Swanigan’s basketball star shined bright but not nearly long enough.
Britton Wilson finishes second at USATF Championships
It took a world-record performance to prevent Britton Wilson from being the U.S. 400-meter hurdles champion.
Pro basketball is all in the family for many NBA draftees
After being selected with the fifth overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA draft June 23, Jaden Ivey celebrated with his family and quickly went to the stage to shake Commissioner Adam Silver’s hand. As he proceeded to walk off stage, he was overcome with emotion, and tears continued to stream down his face as he spoke with ESPN’s Monica McNutt. Ivey’s mother, Niele Ivey, was right by his side.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
Disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans, including some who were just children, in a systematic scheme that went on for decades.
Triangle Players bring Broadway to Richmond
An ensemble of Broadway performers will appear in “Arts Ignite Richmond: A Broadway Spectacular” at the Richmond Triangle Players’ Robert B. Moss Theatre on July 9 at 7:30 p.m. The theatre is located at 1300 Altamont Ave. Conceived by Dr. Keith Bell and Mary-Mitchell Campbell (“Company,” “The Prom,” “Mean Girls”), audience members will be given a glimpse into Broadway’s living room that includes personal journeys and Broadways hits. Appearing will be Jessica Vosk, who made her Carnegie Hall debut with a sold-out solo show in November 2021. She will make her London debut at Cadogan Hall this summer. Also appearing are Marissa Rosen (“Legally Blonde,” “Foot- loose”), and Rueby Wood (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Disney’s Better Nate Than Ever”). Arts Ignite, a New York-based nonprofit organization, em- powers youths to expand their creative capacity and sense of community. Tickets may be purchased online at https://donate.artsignite. org/richmond
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision and what it means for Virginia
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The June 24 ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect varies.
Architects for future George Wythe High gather comments, ideas from public
The idea of a new George Wythe High School is beginning to take shape, but a rendering shared with an audience of about 60 in the school’s auditorium Tuesday night is only a starting point said RRMM Architect’s president and CEO Duane Harver.
Dogwood Dell Fourth of July festivities
Independence Day activities return to the Dogwood Dell Amphitheater with a celebration hosted by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, as part of the 65th annual Festival of Arts.
Citizenship ceremony Monday at Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Along with fireworks and other festivities, Richmond will mark Independence Day with a ceremony at which more than 50 people from around the globe will be sworn in as citizens of this country.
Meadow Farm hosts lights celebration on July 4
Henrico County will present its annual Red, White and Lights community celebration of Independence Day on Monday, July 4 at Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road.
Sesha Joi Moon to oversee diversity and inclusion on Capitol Hill
Sesha Joi Moon, a Richmond native and co-founder of a Richmond-based nonprofit, has been named the director of the House of Representatives Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
