Malcolm X bio wins National Book Award
Tamara Payne and her late father Les Payne’s Malcolm X biography, “The Dead Are Arising,” has won the National Book Award for nonfiction.
President Obama’s memoir off to record-setting sales start
Former President Barack Obama’s memoir, “A Promised Land” sold nearly 890,000 copies in the United States and Canada in its first 24 hours, putting it on track to be the best selling presidential memoir in modern history.
Tiger Woods and son to play in tournament
When Tiger Woods tees off for the PNC Cham- pionships next month, he will have an interesting playing partner — his 11-year-old son, Charlie.
All-Black officiating crew takes over Monday Night Football games
When fans think of “firsts” in terms of Black involvement in sports, they generally think of players and coaches.
Tomlin is winningest Black coach in NFL records
Make room at the top. A native Virginian is now No. 1 on the all-time list of NFL Black head coaches.
Former NSU, Hampton players named to MEAC’s 50th Anniversary All-Time team
Two former Norfolk State University Spartans and a former Hampton University Pirate have been named to the MEAC’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Football Team.
NSU Spartans to hit the boards with local talent
Norfolk State University’s basketball Spartans will have a strong Richmond area influence during the upcoming season.
Top-ranked high school basketball player in nation signs with UConn
The rich get richer in women’s college basketball. In this case, much richer.
Howard snags another top high school player
Howard University has struck gold again on the basketball recruiting front.
’One and done’ players large part of NBA draft
Don’t blink. If you’re not watching closely, a basketball fan is apt to miss seeing the very best players competing for their schools.
City Council receives bids from 22 who want Confederate statues
To donate or not to donate? That is the question Richmond City Council may face when it comes to disposing of most of the city-owned Confederate statues.
VCU basketball opens Nov. 26 with non-conference games in Knoxville
Virginia Commonwealth University’s non-conference basketball schedule will start and end with trips to Southeastern Conference schools.
Conference-only games for VUU men’s basketball
Because of the pandemic, Virginia Union University will be playing a conference-only men’s basketball schedule this season.
Lady Panthers’ new 6-foot-5 recruit, Ceanna ‘Cece’ Kinney, has VUU roots
The Virginia Union University Lady Panthers have signed 6-foot-5 Ceanna “Cece” Kinney, who is tied for the tallest female player in VUU history.
Pope Francis lauds NBA players
Pope Francis met with NBA players at the Vatican on Monday, lauding them as “champions” and saying he supported their work on social justice.
City Councilman Mike Jones recovering
Ninth District City Councilman Michael J. Jones reports that he is recovering well from lung surgery earlier this month.
Thanksgiving holiday schedule
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, please note the following closings:
Richmond family grateful through Thanksgiving changes
Thanksgiving 2020 will be very different for the Shaw family, like many others across the Commonwealth and the nation.
