Surviving — and thriving — through the pandemic, by Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack
Before the unimaginable disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Claflin University was teeming with unbridled optimism, buoyed by the recognition the university and the men’s basketball program had received during the 2020 CIAA Basketball Tournament in Charlotte, N.C.
Please ignore the former president, by Julianne Malveaux
The former president, also known as 45 or the Orange Man, or the Nutty Narcissist, kept our nation with his insanity for more than four years. President Biden is best advised to ignore his predecessor and should not even stoop to mention his name.
Commemorating Dr. King’s death on Easter, by A. Peter Bailey
April 4 — ironically Easter Sunday this year — will mark the 53rd anniversary of the as- sassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an historical date that I am willing to bet at least 75 percent of young Black folks under 40 are almost totally unaware of. Even most of those over 40 may have forgotten that this is the date that we should commemorate the memory of Dr. King as a warrior who left us with serious guidance in his book, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?”
Celebrating 103
Juliette Stephens Hamilton doesn’t mind telling her age. At 103, it’s a reason to celebrate.
Pharrell’s cousin shot and killed by Virginia Beach Police
Virginia Beach native and Grammy Award-winning musician Pharrell Williams said Monday night that his cousin, Donovon Lynch, 25, was killed by police during a chaotic night of violence in the oceanfront city last Friday.
Good Friday Pilgrimage April 2 in Downtown
The 6th Annual Good Friday Pilgrimage in Richmond will be held Friday, April 2, it has been announced.
State elections board investigating allegations involving city Electoral Board’s handling of Nov. 3 election
Did theDemocratic-controlled Richmond Electoral Board break state law in trying to produce results after the Nov. 3 election amid challenges from COVID-19?
Richmond is finalist for All-American City Award
Richmond is a finalist for the 2021 All- American City Award, the National Civic League has announced.
State offers students free help applying for financial aid
Gov. Ralph S. Northam said the state is offering free help to students and their families to apply for college financial aid.
$3.7B deal paves way for better rail service from DC to RVA
Hourly passenger train service between Richmond and Washington is still years away. But the vision for faster and more frequent service took a big step forward Tuesday in Alexandria.
Crusade for Voters to hold virtual get-to-know-the-candidates sessions
Want to know more about the candidates running in the Tuesday, June 8, Democratic primary?
Casino proposals offer a range of sweeteners for city
First there were six. Now there are three companies competing for the Richmond license for a casino after a city panel discarded three other proposals last week. Soon there will be just one.
RRHA board leadership turnover may be in the works
Veronica G. Blount appears to be on her way out as the chair of the RRHA Board of Commissioners, the Free Press has learned.
McEachin launches new program to help people clear police record
Richmond residents have a new cost-free way to clear their police records of charges that resulted in acquittals or dismissals or were not prosecuted, Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette W. McEachin has announced.
Gov. Northam signs Virginia Voting Rights Act
Gov. Ralph S. Northam has signed the Voting Rights Act of Virginia, making the Commonwealth the first state in the nation to enact its own voting rights act.
VSU to eliminate names of white supremacists from campus buildings
Virginia State University is removing the names of four campus buildings that officials said “do not reflect the rich heritage and spirit” of the school.
School Board expands day care, program, works to get ready for reopening
The Richmond School Board voted 7-0 Monday night to increase the number of students attending city learning centers by 125 beginning Friday, April 2.
Eddie Murphy, LeBron James feted during 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards
Eddie Murphy was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the organization’s show that highlighted works by entertainers and athletes of color.
Snoozing VUU Panthers anxious for wake-up call
Few gyms have enjoyed more raucous victory celebrations than Virginia Union University’s venerable Barco-Stevens Hall. But more recently, few gyms have been more silent.
