Richmond Christian Center sending up a prayer for $
Thursday, Dec. 17. That’s the deadline for the bankrupt Richmond Christian Center to pay $200,000 in back taxes and overdue legal and accounting bills.
Student protests bring down Mizzou president, chancellor
The University of Missouri’s president stepped down Monday, and its chancellor moved aside, after protests by the school’s students and football team over alleged inaction against racial abuse on campus.
Panthers win 28-27 over Trojans; now looking for NCAA bid
Virginia Union University has rested its case — a powerful case for sure — in its effort to win a NCAA football playoff invitation.
Hoops season starts this weekend for VUU, VSU
Basketball season is about to start for Virginia Union University and Virginia State University. Both CIAA schools open this weekend with a pair of games against non-conference opponents. For VUU, the first test for new Coach Jay Butler will be 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, against Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.Va.
NBA takes bite out of Big Apple Classic
Virginia Union University’s basketball team will be staying in Richmond this year to take on CIAA rival Virginia State University, rather than heading to New York.
Pugh to be inducted in Black College Football Hall of Fame
Former Elizabeth City State University star Jethro Pugh, who died Jan. 7, has been named to the Black College Football Hall of Fame.
New play highlights renowned Richmond actor Charles Gilpin
The name of renowned actor Charles S. Gilpin has long faded in Richmond and elsewhere. Here in his birthplace, the only recognition for the 1920s Broadway star is the public housing community that is named for him — Gilpin Court, located just north of Downtown.
Black History Museum lighting up the night with ceremony Nov. 20
Lights will shine at the new Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. The museum will hold an illumination ceremony 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the building at 122 W. Leigh St., museum Director Tasha Chambers has announced.
Fundraiser for group aiding domestic violence victims
The Carol Adams Foundation. will host is 4th Annual CAFI’s Purple Carpet Affair fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at The Carillon in Byrd Park, 1300 Blanton Ave.
Petersburg cemetery gets historical marker
A state historical marker now commemorates the People’s Memorial Cemetery in Petersburg. The marker was unveiled last Sunday at the entrance of the 175-year-old African-American burial ground at 334 S. Crater Road.
Jackson Ward church hosts Social Justice Weekend
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jackson Ward is hosting a “Social Justice Weekend” Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15.
‘Abolitionists’ Museum’ play Saturday at East End church
Nat Turner, Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and John Brown and other 19th-century freedom fighters will be portrayed in the play “Abolitionists’ Museum” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Location: Thirty-first Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st St., in the East End.
Post Million Man March Anniversary
Nation of Islam, 100 Black Men to collaborate
The Nation of Islam will team up with 100 Black Men of America, an influential national black male organization dedicated to improving the quality of life within communities, to reinvigorate local organizing committees nationwide to move their agenda forward.
Denzel preaches gratitude at C.O.G.I.C. gathering
Hollywood star Denzel Washington, the son of a pastor, preached a sermon of gratefulness to hundreds of members of the Church of God in Christ at their annual Holy Congregation in downtown St. Louis.
James M. Fultz Jr., 66, first male president of National Medical Association Auxiliary
James M. Fultz Jr. showed a candid sense of humor when he spoke of his role as the husband of a prominent Richmond physician.
Personality: Christie W. Rasberry
Spotlight on Richmond Public Schools 2016 Teacher of the Year
Christie W. Rasberry comes from a family of educators
GRTC unlimited fare passes start Sunday
GRTC passengers can begin using unlimited ride passes Sunday, Nov. 15, according to Carrie Rose Pace, the transit company spokesperson.
Allegations dismissed against Armstrong music teacher
The Richmond School Board is expected to decide Monday, Nov. 16, whether to reinstate or dismiss Willie D. “Will” Griffin, a popular music teacher and choir director at Armstrong High School.
38th Richmond Marathon to run on Saturday
Little could Greek courier Pheidippides have known he was kick-starting an activity that would endure for centuries. The sport now known as the marathon is said to stem from 490 B.C. when Pheidippides ran from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce the outnumbered Greek army had defeated the invading Persians.
