City of Richmond to hold e-cycling event Saturday
Need to get rid of old televisions and computers or buckets of paint? Safe, environmentally friendly recycling will be offered to Richmond residents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, the city Department of Public Works announced.
Kamras calls for tax hike to support schools
More money, please. That’s the call from Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras.
Harvard admissions lawsuit may impact race, affirmative action in college admissions
Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants in order to limit how many it admits, a lawyer for a group suing the school said on Monday at the start of a trial that could have wider implications for the role of race in U.S. college admissions.
City continues to grow rainy day fund, but no interest earned
City Council is poised to exceed its policy goal for saving taxpayer dollars. The result makes it likely that council will lock up millions of extra dollars in the city’s rainy day fund that could be used for improving services.
President Lincoln was a traitor and other ‘truths’
In his letter to the editor, Dr. Ravi Perry accuses Confederate soldiers of being “by definition, traitors to the nation.” He is either ignorant of history or he is a “Court Historian” willfully indoctrinating his credulous students with what Voltaire called “the propaganda of the victorious.”
Meghan and Harry expecting
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex are expecting. The news set Twitter alight Monday as Kensington Palace confirmed speculation that had been rampant in recent British tabloids and announced that the royal couple will welcome their first child next spring, around a year after their glittering wedding injected Hollywood glamour and African-American style into the British royal family.
Virginia Teacher of the Year
RPS’ Rodney A. Robinson, who teaches history at Virgie Binford Education Center inside the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center, wins prestigious award
Perspiration, inspiration and dedication to excellence have propelled distinguished Richmond teacher Rodney A. Robinson to the high honor of 2019 Virginia Teacher of the Year. The award was announced Tuesday evening by First Lady Pam Northam at a recognition ceremony and reception in the grand Marble Hall of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Songs of redemption
Documentary film captures noted hip-hop artist ‘Speech’ of Arrested Development helping men incarcerated at the Richmond City Justice Center make strides toward better lives through music
For 10 days, hip-hop artist Todd “Speech” Thomas, the front man for Arrested Development, worked inside the Richmond City Justice Center helping inmates to tell their stories via music. They sang, rapped and played out their pain in music, part of a method to unearth the past and open new chapters in the lives.
VUU to take on Duke in N.C.
Virginia Union University faces long odds Tuesday, Oct. 23, when Coach Jay Butler’s Panthers play powerhouse Duke University in an exhibition basketball game in Durham, N.C. Tipoff is 7 p.m. at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Duke’s campus.
Survey picks Golden State Warriors for repeat title; LeBron James for MVP
Today’s NBA seems to be tilted toward the West Coast. According to the basketball league’s 30 general managers, the Oakland-based Golden State Warriors are picked to win their third straight NBA championship title and fourth in five years. With the league’s 73rd season opening this week, here are predictions from the annual NBA.com GM Survey.
Richmond Flying Squirrels end season with EL’s best attendance, worst record
The Richmond Flying Squirrels finished last in victories but first in attendance for the 2018 Eastern League season.
Edward Curtis pushes through grief to deliver for Armstrong
Armstrong High School’s Edward Curtis Jr. plays his rugged brand of football with more than just flesh and bone. The senior is also fueled by a brimming tank of emotion.
VUU to face formidable Bowie State at Hovey Field
Virginia Union University sits alone in first place in the CIAA Northern Division, but staying there won’t be easy. The Panthers are atop a slippery perch.
VSU banking on a homecoming win this Saturday
This has been a “what if” football season for the Virginia State University Trojans. During the homecoming game this weekend, Trojans fans can’t help but ask “What if?” regarding three painful road losses that has VSU on the outside looking in at CIAA title and NCAA aspirations.
Charles ‘Jabo’ Wilkins, trailblazing player for the VCU Rams, dies at 70
In Virginia Commonwealth University’s storied basketball history, few players shined brighter than Richmond native Charles “Jabo” Wilkins. A trailblazing hero for the Rams from 1968 to 1971, Mr. Wilkins died of brain cancer Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Greenville, N.C., at age 70.
‘Fashioned for the Kingdom’ two-day women’s conference set for Oct. 26, 27
A two-day conference to help women embrace their vision, maximize their potential and fulfill their purpose will be held Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, at The Westin Richmond, 6631 W. Broad St.
Personality: Hattie W. Hamlin
Spotlight on new board chair of Leadership Metro Richmond
“Leadership Metro Richmond is an organization that has done tremendous work and has sent leaders throughout the commonwealth as well as the nation. It is the linchpin of all of what makes up our region.”
Good news
We call our readers’ attention to a well done report, “Witness to the killing,” published by the Washington Post on Wednesday that spotlights Richmond.
Congratulations!
We offer a hearty congratulations to Rodney A. Robinson, Virginia’s 2019 Teacher of the Year.
Demanding respect
A few years before Aretha Franklin sang “Respect,” Otis Redding’s version had a laudable meaning, too. When Aretha sang “Respect” in 1967, she turned the song into something women have never let go.
