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Developers abandon grain facility plans after activists expose deception, by Marc H. Morial
“This proposed structure will be as tall as the Statue of Liberty. It is a major threat to the slave-descendant community of Wallace. This grain elevator would take up hundreds of acres of the fields around you that once formed Whitney Plantation, potentially destroying unknown burial sites. It will contribute to the existing toxic burden with grain dust pollution, and permanently change the landscape of West St. John Parish.”—Whitney Plantation Museum
How the Inflation Reduction Act is powering a manufacturing resurgence and a cleaner future, by Ben Jealous
I often think about a factory hallway in Dalton, Ga. that is filled with pictures drawn by children. It is a reminder of what can be, what will be, thanks to the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which celebrates its second anniversary this month.
Roadrunners stumble against Sparks
The Richmond Roadrunners fell to the Maryland Sparks 87-75 in Women’s American Basketball Association (WABA) action last Saturday, dropping their record to 3-2, with four regular season games remaining.
Louisa NAACP to celebrate African American heritage
The Louisa Branch NAACP will celebrate Black History and Culture with Louisa’s 4th Annual African American Heritage Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 pm.
Virginia Union gears up for new season with eyes on repeat
The Virginia Union University Panthers football team is gearing up for the 2024 season, aiming to defend their NCAA Division II Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association championship.
FAMU, Alabama State lead the charge in HBCU Preseason All-America team
Florida A&M and Alabama State are flexing their muscles early, dominating the 2024 HBCU Preseason All-American football team announced Wednesday.
MJBL crowns 8 champions at Inner City Classic
The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League crowned eight champions at its 33rd Annual Inner City Classic national championships, overcoming weather challenges.
Events to honor slave rebellions and black cemeteries
The Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality, in collaboration with the Shockoe Bottom Community Advisory Group, will hold a series of events to honor Gabriel’s Rebellion, the legacy of Black cemeteries and historic slave revolts in Virginia and elsewhere.
Indian fashion, entertainment highlighted at AKKA World Kannada Conference
The AKKA World Kannada Confer- ence comes to the Greater Richmond Convention Center Aug. 30 through Sept. 1. The 12th annual event will celebrate Indian culture with fashion, entertainment, and performances from notable Indian artists. The conference will open with a free parade 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. The parade will start at 5th and Leigh streets and proceed through the Jackson Ward neighborhood, cov- ering approximately half a mile. The event is expected to draw over 4,000 attendees. The conference will feature a variety of performances, including dance dramas, ballet, and singing. Vijay Prakash, renowned for his Oscar-winning song from “Slum- dog Millionaire,” will headline the event. Additional activities include sports such as cricket, pickleball, golf and chess, with prizes awarded to partici- pants. The weekend will also offer seven forums on diverse topics ranging from business to medicine. AKKA (Association of Kannada Kootas of America) aims to promote and pre- serve the Kannada language and culture, which has a history spanning over 2,000 years and is predominantly spoken in Southern India. Tickets for the conference are $250, which includes food, entertainment and networking opportunities. For further details, visit akka- online.org.
Mike Tyson feels good after health scare; ready for bout with Jake Paul
Mike Tyson is 58 years old and coming off a health scare that forced the postponement of his return to the ring. The boxer, once considered the most dangerous man in the world, could be putting himself in danger by putting the gloves on again. Yet he was quick to respond Sunday when asked why he was going through with his bout against Jake Paul.
Virginia Derby on track for qualifier at Colonial Downs
The Virginia Derby is set to become a major player on the road to the Kentucky Derby.
Virginia Lottery generates a record-breaking $934M for K-12 public education
The Virginia Lottery announced Wednesday that $934 million in fiscal year 2024 sales profits will benefit K-12 public education, a record amount. The total amount it collected for the fiscal year that ended June 30 was more than $5.5 billion.
Making moves
After more than 100 years as a Downtown presence, 22 of those years as our neighbor, reports from The Richmond Times-Dispatch indicate that the daily newspaper is leaving its Richmond office behind.
Harris’ campaign stays above it all, by Julianne Malveaux
When did politics become such fun? While Democrats will roll up our sleeves to win the November election, in the meantime one of our candidates is clearly having a good time with the process. Every time she strides across a stage, she beams. Her smile is an incandescence. Her wave joyful.
‘Stolen valor’ political fights rob us of facts, by Clarence Page
While the saying may be true that candidates for vice president usually don’t make much of a difference in the ultimate success of presidential candidates, they do give us plenty to argue about.
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Climate crisis devastates Black communities, but public transit is a solution, by Kim Smith
As the world grapples with the ever-intensifying impacts of the climate crisis, a stark and troubling reality has emerged: Black communities are bearing a disproportionate burden of environmental degradation.
VCU Men’s Soccer adds 6 newcomers for 2024 season
Virginia Commonwealth University Men’s Soccer Coach Dave Giffard has announced the addition of six players ahead of the 2024 season. The new recruits, hailing from both local and international backgrounds, are set to join the Rams as they look to build on their success as defending Atlantic 10 Champions.
Mayor Stoney pushes back against ‘dysfunction’ claims, lauds city employees
Amid escalating controversy and wide-spread criticism, both inside and outside city government, Mayor Levar M. Stoney took the stage at City Hall on Wednesday morning and made an effort to clear the air during a press conference.
