Hypocrisy in holy robes by Ben Jealous
When a revered church leader blesses cruelty as holiness, he’s not preaching Paul’s gospel. He’s sanctifying Sodom’s sin.
Kyren Lacy’s story shows failures in law enforcement and justice by Marc Morial
America has a long history of overpolicing Black men, scapegoating them as criminals without due process.
A’ja Wilson delivers one of the greatest seasons in WNBA history
A’ja Wilson’s numbers in 2025 were like none other.
Local floorball star represents US at world championships
Suzi Lindquist’s path to representing the United States at the Women’s World Floorball Championships runs straight through Richmond.
Early voting
Richmond voters are casting ballots early for the 2025 elections, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and members of the House of Delegates. Early voting allows residents to vote in person before Election Day and can help reduce wait times at polling places.
Hanover seeks high schoolers to serve as Election Day pages
The Hanover County Elections Office is seeking high school students to serve as Election Day pages on Nov. 4.
Explore the power of poison at the Science Museum of Virginia
Visitors at the Science Museum of Virginia are stepping into a world where danger meets fascination.
Ebenezer Baptist to welcome new pastor with banquet and worship services
The congregation of Ebenezer Baptist Church is preparing to formally install the Rev. Kevin L. Jones as its new pastor with a weekend of worship, fellowship and community celebration.
Judge allows Bishop Barber’s lawsuit to proceed
A federal judge has denied AMC Theaters’ request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by civil rights leader Bishop William Barber II,stemming from an incident in which theater employees called police to remove him for not providing proof of a disability.
Richmonders to join nationwide ‘No Kings II’ protests Saturday
Richmond will host one of over 2,000 planned protests nationwide against the actions of the Trump administration Saturday, when local and state residents gather in the city for the No Kings II event.
Roland Martin to lead VSU voter engagement event
Journalist and political commentator Roland Martin will visit Virginia State University on Thursday, Oct. 16 as part of Trojan Voter Week.
Accountability starts with Miyares, not Jay Jones
Letter to the Editor
Jason Miyares wants these closing weeks of the campaign to be Virginia’s attorney general to be about Jay Jones’ words.
Virginia State unveils 2025-26 men’s basketball schedule
Virginia State University men’s basketball coach Lonnie Blow Jr. recently announced the team’s 2025-26 schedule.
‘Banana Ball’ brings Negro Leagues tribute to Richmond’s new CarMax Park
A modern spin on showtime baseball with deep roots in Black baseball history is coming to Richmond next spring.
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.
School Board stalls vote on bargaining changes
Richmond Public Schools’ historic collective bargaining agreement will remain unchanged for now after the Richmond School Board voted 6-3 Tuesday to defer a decision on proposed changes.
Questionable gifts cloud Earle-Sears’ governor bid
Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle- Sears built her political brand on transparency and accountability.
Tavares Floyd indicted on felony election fraud charges
Tavares Floyd, whose 2024 campaign for Richmond City Council drew scrutiny after the accuracy of his campaign finance filings was questioned, was indicted Monday on four counts of felony election fraud.
