Racial justice and democratically governed schools, by Kenya J. Gibson
I am writing in response to a letter the Richmond School Board received this spring from the Virginia Department of Education regarding the body’s ability to effectively govern. It is a letter that I believe should concern us all.
GOP senators block truth, by Ben Jealous
Republicans in the U.S. Senate are a threat to our democracy.
Tulsa: Legacy of white supremacism by Marc H. Morial
“I will never forget the violence of the white mob when we left our home. I still see Black men being shot, Black bodies lying in the street. I still smell smoke and see fire. I still see Black businesses being burned. I still hear airplanes flying overhead. I hear the screams,” she said. “I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history but I cannot.” — 107-year-old Viola Fletcher, survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre.
Tulsa
As the nation turned its attention this week to the 100th anniversary of the horrific massacre of Black people in Tulsa, Okla., in 1921, we have two main thoughts:
Sports respite
Good for tennis star Naomi Osaka, 23, who put her mental health needs above the demands of Grand Slam organizers, media and spectators this week.
NCAA golf tournament offers time for reflection on Tiger Woods’ early career
Since its inception in 1897, college golf’s most prestigious tournament has been a mostly all-white affair.
Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from French Open highlights mental health, expectations of athletes
The world’s No. 2-ranked tennis player shined a light on mental health awareness and the sports world when Naomi Osaka stunningly withdrew Monday from the French Open after boycotting a post-match news conference, explaining she has been suffering from depression for almost three years.
NSU heads to NCAA Track and Field Nationals
Norfolk State University’s 4x100 relay team is heading to Eugene, Ore., for the NCAA Track and Field Nationals June 9 through 12.
UU’s football season to open against Hampton on Sept. 4
Finally, some good news for Virginia Union University football.
Student-athletes shine at VUU, VSU
Athletes at Virginia Union University and Virginia State University who have been standouts in their sports are being recognized as stars in academics.
JMU to face Oklahoma in Women’s College Softball World Series
James Madison University has ridden the powerful and tireless right arm of Odicci “Ci Ci” Alexander to the Women’s College Softball World Series.
Brandon Henson brings firepower to VCU Rams baseball
Brandon Henson is a notable reason why Virginia Commonwealth University hasn’t lost a baseball game in about seven weeks.
Is it safe to sing at church yet? Depends on who you ask
On Pentecost Sunday, some members of Southwood Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Neb., sang hymns without masks for the first time in more than a year.
Painting contractor still waiting for payment on work at River City Middle School
Months after Richmond’s new River City Middle School was completed and turned over to Richmond Public Schools, William Bullock is still waiting to get paid nearly $200,000.
Richmond native rapper Brax lives on in mural to be unveiled
A new mural will be unveiled this weekend in North Side celebrating Braxton Trenae Baker, a Richmond-born rapper who performed as Brax and made a major splash on social media before her death last year at age 21.
City, VUU and RRHA join forces to help boost Gilpin Court residents through new partnership
The City of Richmond announced a new 20-year partnership with Virginia Union University and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to help support residents of the Gilpin Court public housing community.
Report details racism, sexual assault at VMI
The Virginia Military Institute has tolerated and failed to address institutional racism and sexism and must be held accountable for making changes, according to a state-sanctioned report released Tuesday.
Stay or go?
The Virginia Supreme Court will hear arguments next Tuesday on whether Gov. Ralp S. Northam has the authority to remove the Monument Avenue statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee
The fate of the giant statue of slavery-defending Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that has loomed over Monument Avenue for more than 130 years now rests with the seven justices of the Virginia Supreme Court.
Monthly food distribution program launches in Henrico
A new monthly curbside food distribution effort began last Saturday at Quioccasin Middle School in Henrico County, drawing long lines of people in their vehicles despite the intense rainfall.
