Debate duck
Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster said recently that his former boss, the previous president, needs the support of a team of competent professionals, as he is susceptible to manipulation.
Walz ‘bringing the joy’ to election
Perhaps the most memorable moment of this year’s Democratic National Convention came the night before Kamala Harris officially accepted the party’s nomination for president.
Historian calls on VUU to save former hospital, by Selden Richardson
Dear Dr. Richardson and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Board of Trustees, Virginia Union University,
Breaking the glass ceiling in November, by David W. Marshall
People can be pleasantly unpredictable at times, so our politics is equally unpredictable.
Lightning strike hits school
Cardinal Elementary shuts down while repairs underway
Parents arriving at Cardinal Elementary School on Wednesday morning, carrying clear backpacks and lunch bags, were met by a school official informing them the school was closed due to damage caused by a lightning strike and subsequent fire. The building will remain closed until next Tuesday.
Congresswomen press FDA on ban for hair-straightening chemicals
Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are now asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde, which studies link to increased rates of cancer.
Personality: Carlehr Swanson
Spotlight on Miss Virginia 2024
Richmond native Carlehr Swanson’s pageant journey stemmed from her passion for music. In 2017, her talent and dedication earned her the title of third runner-up and the People’s Choice Award in the Miss Virginia Organization. This past June, Swanson’s perseverance paid off when she was crowned Miss Virginia, a triumph that marked the pinnacle of her efforts and secured her $22,500 in scholarship awards.
Killer Mike among panelists for University of Richmond event
The University of Richmond will host a panel discussion on the future of free expression, featuring rapper Killer Mike among the panelists.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending on Saturday, Aug. 24, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia fell by 5.2% from the previous week, and new admissions remain low. Four deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within the same timeframe. Updated data on COVID-19 wastewater levels in the Greater Richmond area showed plateaued levels starting the week of Sunday, Aug. 18.
School conditioning
Kudos to the Richmond Public Schools administration for securing a grant to address the problem of sending some of our children to schools that may be older than their grandparents. A large part of creating an environment conducive to instruction and learning is ensuring a comfortable space.
Democrats quietly removed abolishing death penalty from party platform, by Shane Claiborne
“We are not going back,” goes the Democrats’ passionate rebuttal to Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign — which is about going back to the “golden days” of America, when white men held all the power and Black folks had “Black jobs.” MAGA is in actuality MAWA: “Make America white again.”
Richmond gun show appeals to growing number of Black owners
Firearms of all kinds were on display at the Showmasters Gun Show at the Richmond Raceway Complex last weekend. Attendees, including 26-year-old Pedro from Richmond who chose not to share his last name, carried their unloaded weapons through the bustling expo, highlighting a growing trend of African Americans embracing gun ownership.
National Museum of African American History and Culture to release first sports photography book
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will publish its inaugural sports photography book, “Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture,” on Sept. 17.
Norfolk State debuts in MEAC/SWAC Challenge with narrow loss
In a heart-stopping season opener, the Florida A&M Rattlers barely escaped the Norfolk State Spartans’ upset bid, squeaking out a 24-23 victory in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge on Saturday night.
Sportable and First Tee Greater Richmond partner for adaptive golf
Adaptive sports in Central Virginia are about to take a swing forward.
Local artist’s floodwall-inspired art featured on CVS products
A Richmond artist is one of four CVS Health employees nationwide whose artwork will be featured on journal covers sold at CVS Pharmacy stores and online.
NAACP to honor civil rights pioneer with wreath-laying ceremony
The Prince Edward County Branch NAACP will honor civil rights pioneer the Rev. L. Francis Griffin with a wreath-laying ceremony next month.
Obamas make case for Harris
As he did in his first speech to a Democratic National Convention 20 years ago, former President Obama emphasized the connections binding Americans together and called for a more positive national atmosphere on the second night of this year’s convention Tuesday, while rallying Democrats to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris.
