Irving beats longtime Richmond sheriff in major upset
By every measure, Antionette V. Irving seemed to have no shot of winning her third attempt to unseat Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr.
McQuinn wins primary, clearing way for 5th term in House
Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn is on her way to a fifth term in the House of Delegates.
Armstead to take on former City Council president in treasurer’s race
The daughter of former Richmond City Councilman Chuck Richardson is now the Democratic Party nominee for city treasurer.
Hurricanes: Plan for worst, hope for best
I was born in New Orleans in 1949 and moved to Arabi, La., in 1960. During my lifetime, I have experienced every hurricane and tropical storm that ever hit the New Orleans region.
Kudos to governor, mayor on dedication to climate issues
I am glad to see Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney doing their part to ensure that people are provided with clean energy, a clean environment and green jobs that will boost the economy.
Who is President Trump eager to please?
There is much one could say or write about President Trump, and not a lot of it would be good.
Brown decision’s negative side
May 17 was the 63rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision declaring that legally sanctioned and enforced school segregation is a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
On courtesy, race and 45’s defenders
Courtesy flew out of the window in Washington parlance a long time ago.
A new sheriff in town
Move over, C.T. There’s a new sheriff in town.
Get ready to rumble
The votes are in from Tuesday’s Democratic and Republican primaries.
Commemorating the Lovings and their courage
A state historical marker in Downtown now commemorates the landmark Loving v. Virginia case, which resulted in laws banning interracial marriage being overturned in Virginia and 16 other states. Gov. Terry McAuliffe and his wife, First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, were joined by Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance, Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan and others to unveil the marker on Monday, the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision.
2 national conferences coming to Richmond
Richmond is becoming common ground for liberals and conservatives. This weekend, hundreds of anti-war activists are expected to flood into Downtown to push their agenda of bringing the troops home and silencing war drums in the administration.
Cultural historian Anthony Browder to speak at 3-day Juneteenth celebration
Cultural historian and Egyptologist Anthony T. Browder will kick off Richmond’s three-day, “Juneteenth 2017, A Freedom Celebration” this weekend by leading a symposium on the historical and genetic connections between people who live along the Nile River in Africa and those living along the James and Potomac Rivers.
3 Richmond students receive first scholarships honoring Alicia Rasin
Three graduating seniors in Richmond are recipients of the first scholarships named in honor of the late Alicia Rasin, the city’s longtime “ambassador of compassion” who assisted families of homicide victims.
Golden State takes NBA title
These two questions loom following the Golden State Warriors’ fairly easy stroll to the NBA championship on Monday night: With a youthful, 20-something nucleus, will the Warriors — fueled by the high-test addition of Kevin Durant — continue to dominate the game for years to come?
‘Bubba’ takes run in NASCAR history
There hasn’t been a full-time African-American driver on NASCAR’s premier circuit since Virginian Wendell Scott retired in 1973.
Golfer Maurice Allen captivates audience on tour
An African-American is among the top golfers in the world. But he’s not on the PGA circuit, but rather on the long drive tour.
NC A&T Belcher a possible contender for the Olympics
Christopher Belcher is North Carolina A&T State University’s rocket man in shorts and spikes, powering the Aggies to new heights.
VCU’s basketball schedule gets tougher
Virginia Commonwealth University’s already tough non-conference basketball schedule appears to have gotten even tougher.
Boys 2 Men Father/Son conference set for Saturday at Cedar Street
A former Seattle Seahawks fullback, a comedian and a gospel rapper are among the speakers scheduled for a conference designed to address some of the challenges facing African-American boys and men and to provide tools for maturely navigating those challenges.
