#ReclaimingYourVote by Marc H. Morial
“Voter suppression isn’t guns and hoses and bully clubs and Bull Connor. It’s administrative burdens that interfere with your right to vote. In the South, they try to stop you from getting on the rolls ... and to stay on the rolls ... and have your ballot be counted. We need our democracy to work, we need poverty to end, we need disenfranchisement to be a thing of the past, because when people are suppressed or oppressed it rages. It may be silent for some time but eventually it will come out.” – Stacey Abrams, former Georgia lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate
Housing programs jeopardized in Trump budget by Charlene Crowell
Once again, the White House budget proposal slashes funding and programs that many low- and moderate-income consumers rely upon.
Lizzo, 'Just Mercy' win top honors at NAACP Image Awards
Lizzo was named entertainer of the year and “Just Mercy” won best motion picture, best actor and best supporting actor Saturday at the NAACP Im- age Awards, as the show that recognizes entertainers of color ladled honors on the film that was snubbed by bigger shows throughout awards season.
Governor, lawmakers hit the basketball court for cancer research
The governor, lobbyists, legislators and their assistants left Capitol Square last Thursday to face off on the basketball court for a cancer research fundraiser.
Richmond Black Restaurant Experience starts March 1
The sixth edition of the weeklong Richmond Black Restaurant Experience begins Sunday, March 1, with a food truck extravaganza from 1 to 5 p.m. at Kanawha Plaza, it has been announced.
60th Anniversary
Members of the Richmond 34 remember their historic lunch counter protest in Downtown
On Feb. 22, 1960, more than 200 Virginia Union University students protested the whites- only policy at the restaurant and lunch counter at Thalhimers department store in Downtown, challenging its segregationist dining policy in solidarity with similar student efforts taking place across the country.
Randolph-Macon heading into postseason with Miles Mallory
Randolph-Macon College’s basketball squad is fueled up and prepared for postseason takeoff.
Marrow sets new Hampton University scoring record
Jermaine Marrow has surpassed one legend. Now he’s closing in another. The Hampton University senior guard recently broke Rick Mahorn’s HU career scoring mark.
Lady Panthers favored to win 4th crown in 5 years
The Virginia Union University Lady Panthers have barely tapped the brakes in running roughshod over the CIAA women’s basketball tournament during the past five years.
CIAA's last hurrah in Charlotte
VUU, VSU in good shape going into CIAA Tournament
Virginia Union University has arrived at the 75th Annual CIAA Tournament with a full head of steam. Meanwhile, Virginia State University stubbed its toe during the final preparations for the tournament in Charlotte, N.C.
Developer interest in Coliseum and Downtown persists despite claims
Developer interest in the vacant Richmond Coliseum and Downtown real estate near it appears to be alive and well.
Thousands fill the Staples Center for Kobe Bryant’s ‘Celebration of Life’
A gallery of basketball legends joined thousands of Kobe Bryant fans in Los Angeles on Monday to pay tribute to the transcendent NBA star, his daughter and seven others who died in a helicopter crash last month that shocked the world of sports and beyond.
Actress and film festival co-founder Ja’Net DuBois succumbs at 74
Ja’Net DuBois, who played the vivacious neighbor Willona Woods on the 1970s sitcom “Good Times,” composed and sang the theme song for television’s “The Jeffersons” and was one of the founders of the largest black film festival in the United States, has died.
Restaurateur, model B. Smith dies at 70 from early onset Alzheimer’s
Barbara “B.” Smith, one of the nation’s top African-American models who went on to open restaurants, launch a successful home products line and write cookbooks, has died at her Long Island home at age 70 after battling early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Levy M. Armwood Jr., retired pastor, music teacher, dies at 79
Dr. Levy Mack Armwood Jr., retired pastor of historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jackson Ward and a 32-year music teacher for Richmond Public Schools, has died.
Personality: Quanda Lashun Baker
Spotlight on local president of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women
Almost five years ago, Quanda Lashun Baker was among the charter members of the Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, establishing a branch of the women’s nonprofit organization dedicated to making a difference in the community.
Local architects receive top industry recognition
Two African-American architects are among five Virginians who have been named to receive the top honor of the American Institute of Architects — induction into the AIA’s College of Fellows, the equivalent of its hall of fame.
Panels to explore UR's history with race
The University of Richmond is set to grapple with its history with race next week with two panels that will coincide with the institution’s 180th Founders Day on Wednesday, March 4.
Judge dismisses $30M lawsuit stemming from traffic stop
A judge has thrown out a Richmond woman’s $30 million lawsuit claiming civil rights violations by a Richmond Police officer and the city government after she was handcuffed during a traffic stop.
