Frank Tennyson Jr., businessman, sports coach, succumbs at 51
“Be great!” was a favorite expression of Franklin “Frank” Delano Roosevelt Tennyson Jr., who strived to live up to his mantra through his dedication to sports and his family.
Personality: Gracetta Washington-Young
Spotlight on the new president of the Central Virginia Business and Construction Association
Gracetta Washington-Young believes Richmond’s African-American and minority-owned businesses should have a greater voice in their own development.
Gravely resigns NAACP post
After three weeks of mulling the decision, Jack Gravely is stepping down as interim executive director of the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP. He delivered his resignation Monday via email to state NAACP President Linda Thomas and other members of the executive board.
A Zika virus cure?
Research at VCU supports claims of new antiviral drug
When he first published a paper 18 months ago detailing a kind of “miracle” drug that could destroy every virus and bacteria that plagues mankind, Virginia Commonwealth University researcher Paul Dent found his work derided as too good to be true.
Richmond Alternative School staying put
Richmond Public Schools’ alternative program is staying put. A plan by the Richmond schools administration to move the Richmond Alternative School from its West Leigh Street location in Jackson Ward failed to win approval from the Richmond School Board during a June 30 meeting.
Sanders gives Clinton the nod
Portsmouth, N.H. Democrat Bernie Sanders endorsed former rival Hillary Clinton for president in a display of party unity Tuesday, describing her as the best candidate to fix the nation’s problems and beat Republican Donald Trump in the Nov. 8 presidential election.
Saving officers, distrusting police
When officers who’d been shot by a sniper in downtown Dallas started showing up at Parkland Memorial Hospital, trauma surgeon Dr. Brian H. Williams went to work, pushing aside the inner conflict he faces every day as a black man who’s fearful himself when encountering police.
Chief Brown no stranger to tragedy
Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown, a familiar face following last week’s shooting deaths of five police officers in Dallas, is no stranger to tragedy.
From Baton Rouge to Minneapolis, why black lives do matter
It is an irrefutable premise that all lives matter, but recent tragedies from Baton Rouge, La., to Minneapolis to Dallas have evinced that some restrictions apply.
Trump rejects invitation to speak at NAACP convention
The NAACP says Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declined an invitation to address the group’s upcoming convention, flouting established precedent and highlighting anew the GOP standard-bearer’s struggle to attract support from non-white voters.
Anguish of a nation
From memorial services to protests, numerous questions arise after senseless killings
“Can we all get along? Can we get along? Can we stop making it, making it horrible …?” The late Rodney King spoke those memorable words as he called for calm in 1992 after the acquittal of four white police officers who were videotaped savagely beating him triggered riots in Los Angeles.
GRTC route cuts scheduled for Aug. 21
GRTC plans to eliminate two bus routes in Richmond and shrink service on a third city route later this summer to cut costs. The cuts come amid the transit company’s preparations for the start of construction of the $63 million Bus Rapid Transit service that is expected to be in operation within 16 months.
Foundation approves funds to preserve 2 historic cemeteries
Volunteers working to restore two overgrown andneglectedAfrican-Americancemeterieson the border between Richmond and Henrico County are getting significant state support.
Former governor eligible to receive state pension
Former Gov. Bob McDonnell is once again eligible to receive his state pension and practice law now that he is no longer a felon.
Voting rights rally July 19 to coincide with hearing on Va. restoration of rights case
A Stand Up for Voting Rights rally will take place 8 a.m. July 19 at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square at 9th and Franklin streets.
Chavis to lead initiative at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Duron Chavis is leaving Virginia State University to join Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as its first community engagement coordinato
New physics lab, majors at VUU
A new physics laboratory, and new majors in physics and cyber security at Virginia Union University, are expected to boost the number of students who want to pursue careers in cyber security.
Death penalty for Roof won’t stop the hatred
Re “Federal authorities seek death penalty in S.C. church massacre,” May 26-28 edition: Killing Dylann Roof, the Charleston church shooter and racist who wrapped himself in the Confederate flag, with the death penalty will not end the layer of white supremacy in the nation. Who do you think the major supporters of Donald Trump are?
Airbnb working to correct discrimination
You learn a lot about the character of an organization when things go wrong. For the team at Airbnb, hearing the outcry from African-American travelers who were denied lodging because of discrimination was one of these moments. I know, because I met with them in San Francisco in early June to discuss this challenge.
Affirmative action upheld
In many instances, the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action ruling upholding the University of Texas’ affirmative action program was overshadowed by a same-day order overturning President Obama’s executive order to ease illegal immigrants’ path to U.S. citizenship.
