America: Is it what we say we are?
Recently we learned of boys in Baraboo, Wis., throwing Nazi salutes and flashing white power signs. This is disturbing. Who taught them to do this? Did they learn it at home or school? Did they pick it up from the chaos in our nation?
Michelle Obama’s memoir already a best-seller
On its first day on sale, Michelle Obama’s new memoir already is a best-seller. The former first lady’s book, “Becoming,” was released Tuesday by Crown Publishing Group and already was a top seller at Amazon.com.
Trump’s problem with black women
A cursory look at the win-loss column after last week’s midterm election suggests that nobody left the table empty-handed.
Dismantling Jim Crow
The Urban League Movement congratulates two states in the Deep South that took a step out of the dark Jim Crow past by passing major criminal justice reforms on Election Day.
Trump and his illusions
Overheard after President Trump blew off last Saturday’s planned visit to Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in France during the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I because it was raining:
Marcus-David Peters and stereotypes
Marcus-David Peters’ death surely could have been avoided. Many white people have had naked, out-of-control encounters with the police since his execution and they were all taken in alive.
Legacy Vendors in danger of being shut out at 17th Street Farmers’ Market
The 17th Street Farmers’ Market Legacy Vendors — Luceal Allen, Rosa Fleming and Tim Christian — desperately need your help. They have been cut out of the renovated market in Shockoe Bottom, despite promises otherwise.
African spiritual leaders at Elegba Folklore Society Nov.18
An African spiritual leader and the founder of an African spirituality institute will speak at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E. Broad St.
AKA’s PROC Foundation to present 8 young men
Eight young men will be presented at the 24th Annual PROC Beautillion on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Night at the museum
It was “Love, Peace and Soul Saturday” last weekend at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and dozens of people enjoyed the evening of music, dancing and food as they wandered through the galleries perusing a wide variety of art.
Couple weds in Dominican Republic
Dr. Sesha Joi Moon and Janice Pritchett of Northern Virginia tied the knot in two ceremonies, including a destination wedding on July 20 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
2nd Annual Pocahontas Reframed Storytellers Film Festival starts Nov. 15
A four-day film festival this week featuring movies and live performances celebrating Native Americans and their stories will take place at the Byrd Theatre in Carytown.
Honoring the heroes
From left, brothers Richard, David and Howard Baugh stand with the life-size bronze statue of their late father, Lt. Col. Howard Baugh of Petersburg, a decorated fighter pilot who was among the noted Tuskegee Airmen flying combat missions during World War II.
Panthers looking to Jemal Smith to defend CIAA title
Point guards less than 6 feet tall have played a major role in Virginia Union University’s storied basketball history. Jemal Smith is the latest to fill that bill.
NSU Spartans trample the HU Bison 29-17
Norfolk State University’s Juwan Carter won the “battle of the quarterbacks” and, more importantly, NSU came out victorious last Saturday as the Spartans beat the Howard University Bison before a crowd of more than 6,000 at Dick Price Stadium in Norfolk.
Bowie State wins CIAA football championship
Following its first ever CIAA football title, Bowie State University is moving on to the NCAA Division II playoffs.
Football season ends for VUU without playoff invitation
Just when the Virginia Union University Panthers were ready to dance, it was like the music stopped and the band went home. The Panthers were a dominant football team for 10 games. But the Panthers won’t get a shot at an 11th game they so coveted.
Late Morgan State football coach named 2018 Trailblazer of the Year
The late Earl Banks, who coached Willie Lanier at Morgan State University, has been named Trailblazer of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association.
