Voting information
The presidential election, as well as contests for the U.S. Senate, Congress, Richmond Mayor, City Council and School Board, take place: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Lawsuit claims Virginia is purging legitimate voters from the rolls
A coalition of immigrant-rights groups and the League of Women Voters in Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares of an ongoing “purge” of voter rolls that will disenfranchise legitimate voters.
Richmond city workers call on Stoney to continue contract negotiations
City of Richmond employees are calling on Mayor Levar M. Stoney to come back to the bargaining table and ensure their first union contract can be implemented. Their message rang out throughout the city Tuesday afternoon, as a crowd of about 60 city employees and their supporters rallied at City Hall.
Kaine faces GOP challenger Cao in Senate race
The Democratic incumbent is seeking a third term.
The morning of Monday, April 16, 2007, is forever etched in Virginia Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine’s memory.
Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s mother, dies at 91
Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside superstar musicians such as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, has died. She was 91.
Personality: Jannette Ricks
Spotlight on vice president of Rho Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and their Pink Pearl Experience Black Tie Gala
As an undergraduate nursing student at Virginia Commonwealth University, Jannette Ricks learned about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, an international service organization established at Howard University in 1908.
Former hospital worker charged with Irvo Otieno’s death acquitted
A Dinwiddie County jury acquitted the first defendant to stand trial in the death of Irvo Otieno, who died in custody at a Virginia mental hospital last year. The verdict raises questions about the fate of others facing charges in a case that garnered a nationwide outcry over mental health care and law enforcement practices.
What polling shows about Black voters’ views of Harris and Trump
Black registered voters have an overwhelmingly positive view of Vice President Kamala Harris, but they’re less sure that she would change the country for the better, according to a recent poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Best-selling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez headlines ‘Read Up Richmond’
The Richmond Public Library hosts its “Read Up Richmond” event 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Main Library. The program features best-selling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez in conversation with historian Linda Janet Holmes.
Virginia NAACP names Melanie Campbell as speaker for annual convention
The Virginia NAACP announced that Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, will be the keynote speaker for the Freedom Fund Gala at its 89th Annual Convention in Williamsburg.
Damn x 3
Before James Evans, the African American matriarch of a poor family in Chicago, Black fathers on television were rarely seen. The few who did make it on screen were usually shiftless, lazy and not to be taken seriously. As portrayed by the late John Amos, James Evans didn’t check any of those boxes on “Good Times.” He worked a series of menial jobs, loved and protected his family and wasn’t afraid to fight for them. Evans was the type of character many Black families in the 1970s saw in their own homes or extended families, but this was the first time they saw this archetype presented in popular culture.
Staying in RVA
Some might say that it’s ironic that a mayor would introduce a multifaceted initiative called “Stay RVA” as he prepares to exit his elected office. But that’s when Mayor Levar M. Stoney decided to share his plan that aims to provide financial assistance to Richmond’s renters and homeowners. The mayor is correct in realizing that Richmond’s housing crisis will “stay” after he’s gone from City Hall.
Wright leads Virginia Union past Winston-Salem State 31-13
Mark Wright led Virginia Union University to a 31-13 victory over Winston-Salem State University on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Hovey Stadium.
River City Sting eyes 2025 season after championship run
Richmond’s River City Sting is gearing up for the 2025 season with high hopes after making three championship appearances in the last four years.
Florida A&M Rattlers hold top spot in Week 6 HBCU football media poll
The Florida A&M Rattlers continue to dominate the HBCU football landscape, maintaining their No. 1 ranking in the Week 6 BOXTOROW HBCU Media Poll. With a 3-2 record, the Rattlers received 13 first place votes and 193 points overall, solidifying their position at the top of the rankings.
Richmond National Battlefield Park to honor Black soldiers’ voting in 1864
Richmond National Battlefield Park will mark the anniversary of the 5th United States Colored Troops (USCT) voting in the 1864 presidential election with a special event on Saturday, Nov. 2. Titled Election Day 1864: Black Soldiers Vote on the Front Lines, the program will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Harrison Visitor Center, located at 8761 Battlefield Park Road. The event will feature ranger-led tours, living history demonstrations and hands-on educational activities.
Valentine Museum showcases painter Edmund Archer’s works
The Valentine Museum is presenting “Edmund Archer: Perspectives on Black Dignity,” featuring 10 works by the late artist Edmund Archer (1904-1986). Archer’s art is distinguished by its commitment to faithfully capturing the physical details of his subjects, challenging the prevailing stereotypes of the late Jim Crow era and offering a dignified representation of their humanity.
Richmond Tree Week focuses on urban forest restoration
Richmond is set to embrace nature during its fifth annual Richmond Tree Week, Oct. 11 through 20. With over 20 local organizations joining forces, the city will host 40 events dedicated to enhancing the urban forest. Attendees can expect a variety of activities, including volunteer tree plantings, free tree giveaways, workshops, and guided walking and biking tours.
Sports betting brings in tax money, more helpline calls
Football season has kicked off and stretches from September to February. The sport is forecast to bring in $35 billion in legal bets this season, according to the American Gaming Association.
Holiday closing Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024
In observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 14, please note the following:
