Chesterfield County unveils inaugural sports hall of fame class
In a landmark moment for local sports history, the Chesterfield County Sports Hall of Fame, presented by Virginia Credit Union, has announced its inaugural class of inductees.
CIAA football preseason poll
Virginia State tops rankings, Virginia Union second
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has released its 2024 football preseason conference poll, with Virginia State University claiming the top spot. This marks a significant improvement for the Trojans, who were picked to finish fifth last season but landed in third place behind Virginia Union and Fayetteville State.
Richmond announces finalists for inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards
The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation has unveiled the finalists for the first BLK RVA Community Awards, celebrating individuals and businesses that bolster Black tourism in the Richmond area.
Longtime Richmond pastor set to end 45-year ministry
Dr. Arthur M. Jones Sr., pastor of Triumphant Baptist Church in Richmond, recently announced his retirement after 45 years of service. His last day as pastor will be July 28.
Local Lego Master to Lead Workshop for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
The Lego Group and a local contestant on Fox’’s “Lego Masters” Ben Edlavitch are teaming up to bring a special workshop to members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond on Monday, July 29.
Biden Drops White House Run, Endorses Harris for 2024
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for office with the election just four months away
Faith leaders grapple with abortion rights in Black churches
The Rev. Warren H. Stewart Sr. of Phoenix has had countless discussions this election season with fellow Black men on the economy, criminal justice, immigration and other issues dominating the political landscape in their battleground state of Arizona. But never abortion.
Roland Martin leads discussion on reimagining Richmond schools
A diverse group of over 60 Richmond area residents gathered at Sixth Baptist Church on Sunday to explore new educational possibilities for the city’s schools. The “Reimagining Education” town hall, led by journalist Roland Martin, aimed to spark discussion on innovative approaches to improve student outcomes, particularly for children of color.
Political violence shakes America as election looms
Long before a would-be assassin wounded former President Donald Trump, the fuse of political violence had been burning across America.
Simone Biles has moved past Tokyo
If critics can’t, she says that’s their problem, not hers
Simone Biles has spent the last three years moving past the Tokyo Olympics.
Community Day planned as Bensley Agrihood project evolves
The Bensley Agrihood project, a proposed affordable housing development centered around an organic farm and wellness center in Chesterfield County’s Bensley neighborhood, continues to move forward despite recent zoning setbacks.
Richmond issues water advisory for James River due to sewage leak
The Virginia Department of Health has issued a recreational water advisory for a section of the James River following a sewage leak reported on July 16. The affected area stretches from the Manchester Bridge (9th Street) in Richmond to Osborne Landing in Henrico County.
Richmond workers bring concerns to mayoral candidates
The future of labor in Richmond was the focus of a “Unions for All” mayoral forum Saturday afternoon, as members from 17 unions and labor groups came together with other local workers in the BCTGM Union Hall to bring their questions to the candidates.
The 900-page guide to snuffing out American democracy, by Ben Jealous
What if there was a blueprint for a future presidential administration to unilaterally lay waste to our constitutional order and turn America from a democracy into an autocracy in one fell swoop?
Changing our approach to gun violence, by Harrison Roday
It’s become a recurring pattern and it can almost be numbing. When you open the newspaper or turn on the television, you see lives cut short due to gun violence – and tragically, so often, children’s lives. Nationally, guns now kill more children than car crashes.
Single ballot theory
The bloodied head of our former president is an image that we won’t be able to shake for some time. (Thanks cable news.)
What if Crooks had been a Black man?, by Hazel Trice Edney
Can you imagine what would have happened to a Black man who showed up at a Donald Trump rally acting “suspiciously” around the metal detectors?
Desirée Roots joins leadership team at ATLAS partnership
Desirée Roots, former co-artistic director of community at Virginia Rep, has joined the leadership team of the newly established ATLAS Partnership. Roots’ previous position, was eliminated during a recent restructuring of Virginia Rep.
Richmond Music Week returns for second year
Richmond Music Week, a celebration of the city’s music scene, will return for its second year Aug. 2 through 11 organizers announced Wednesday.
President of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multimillion dollar donation from a dubious donor.
