N.C. prosecutor claims deputies justified in Elizabeth City fatal shooting
A North Carolina prosecutor said Tuesday that sheriff’s deputies were justified in fatally shooting Andrew Brown Jr. because Mr. Brown struck a deputy with his car and nearly ran him over while ignoring commands to show his hands and get out of the vehicle.
Long road to glory
City’s own basketball legends Ben Wallace and Bobby Dandridge to be enshrined in Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Richmond and the CIAA will be in the house Sept. 11 when basketball legends Ben Wallace and Bobby Dandridge are inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
VSU considering move to MEAC
Virginia State University, a member of the CIAA since 1920, may be considering a move to the MEAC.
Mourning mother and child
Hundreds of mourners gather to pay their final respects at a funeral last Saturday for Sharnez Hill, 30, and her 3-month-old daughter, Neziah Hill.
Noted educator putting mark on history
Public historian and researcher Elvatrice Belsches, left, and Dr. Sylvia D. Statton unveil the newly redone historical marker about educator Virginia E. Randolph during a ceremony May 6 outside the museum dedicated to Ms. Randolph’s life and teachings in Henrico County.
Cityscape-Slices of life and scenes in Richmond
These gates reflect City Hall’s new policy of shutting down traffic entry into Byrd Park on weekends.
Another piece of mental health puzzle, by Olivia Fenty and Paul M. Piwko
Racism and discrimination pervade the lived experience of Black people in this country.
Survival, by Dr. E. Faye Williams
My focus has been the achievement of social and economic justice for those who’ve been historically or systematically disadvantaged by the imposition of impediments to their progress — typically, women and people of color.
False GOP mantra, by Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
“America is not a racist country.” This is quickly becoming a Republican mantra.
A danger still
Just because Donald Trump no longer occupies the Oval Office doesn’t mean he’s not a threat to America. He is.
Let’s get it right
Richmonders have railed in recent years against the deplorable conditions in the city’s aged and decrepit school buildings where city public school students are expected to learn despite conditions that hinder education rather than foster it.
Walkers stop in Richmond to raise awareness of human trafficking
As Drea d’Nur approached the grounds of the former Lumpkin’s Jail, one of the largest slave holding areas in United States history in Shockoe Bottom known as the “Devil’s Half-Acre,” she was moved to sing a song of freedom to a group of activists gathered there.
Ramos a marquee attraction for Richmond Flying Squirrels
If The Diamond was a movie theater instead of a ballpark, Heliot (pronounced “Elliott”) Ramos would be the likely marquee attraction.
Efton Reid signs with LSU
When Coach Will Wade left as Virginia Commonwealth University’s basketball coach four years ago, he never severed his Richmond recruiting contacts.
Javonte Harding and the Aggies are tearing up the track
Javonte Harding has proven to be the fastest man in the MEAC.
Former Richmonder Todd taking talents to NBA draft
Former Richmonder Isaiah Todd is among those hop- ing to hear his name called in this year’s NBA Draft.
Aretha Ann Washington, who provided a mother’s love to dozens of children, dies at 74
Aretha Ann Washington’s home always overflowed with children.
Bessie E. Hundley, salon owner, travel agent and day care operator, dies at 99
Frustrated by low wages, Bessie Mercell Eddleton Hund- ley went into business for herself.
$2.1M federal grant to help acquire new riverfront parkland
City Hall and a regional conservancy group are on track to receive a $2.1 million grant to support the expansion of park space along the James River.
City Council works on plan for distributing American Rescue Plan funds
Richmond City Council is taking its first swing at divvying up the massive infusion of nearly $155 million that is to flow into city coffers from the federal American Rescue Plan.
