Historical stereotypes feed unequal treatment
In 2011, Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, executive director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, published his book, “The Condemnation of Blackness.” I would suggest it as required reading for anyone interested in historical dynamics that have led to our contemporary position of asserting that Black Lives Matter.
Post-election download
The voters have spoken, and we congratulate the winners of Tuesday’s General Assembly elections and local contests in Metro Richmond.
Cirque du Soleil to bring new show to Richmond
Entertainment giant Cirque du Soleil is just days away from premiering its newest creation, “TORUK – The First Flight,” a groundbreaking visual spectacle inspired by James Cameron’s award-winning 2009 motion picture “AVATAR.” “TORUK” is coming to the Richmond Coliseum Nov. 27 through 29, and will enthrall and engage local audiences with its integration of art and technology.
Bishop Curry is first African-American leader of U.S. Episcopal Church
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, installed Sunday as the first African-American leader of the U.S. Episcopal Church, urged Episcopalians to evangelize by crossing divides of race, education and wealth.
Marker dedication Nov. 7 for First Baptist Centralia
First Baptist Church Centralia will dedicate a state historical marker this weekend celebrating the founding of the church in Chesterfield County 152 years ago.
Fire On Fridays begins this week at Saint Paul’s
Saint Paul’s Baptist Church will begin its annual Fire On Fridays worship services Nov. 6 at the church at 4247 Creighton Road in Henrico County.
Larry Bland and Promise to perform at benefit
Richmond gospel music icon Larry Bland and his quartet, Promise, are scheduled to perform a free concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.
Religion survey finds faith falling
Americans are becoming less religious, judging by such markers as church attendance, prayer and belief in God, and the trend is more pronounced among young adults, according to a poll released Tuesday.
‘Bobby Jones Gospel’ signing off the air
For more than 34 years, people have watched “Bobby Jones Gospel” on the BET network for their Sunday morning inspiration. The show, led by the 76-year-old Grammy Award winner, features stirring performances and in-depth interviews. It has served as a springboard to fame for some of today’s leading gospel artists, including Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Smokie Norful, Mary Mary and Kirk Franklin.
Personality: Zakia K. McKensey
Zakia K. McKensey says she is taking her life-saving message of HIV prevention, cancer awareness and a healthier lifestyle “to the streets.”
VUU, VSU clash on Saturday
Panthers eyeing tournament bids
All goals remain possible for Virginia Union University as it prepares for its final regular season football game Saturday against Virginia State University in Ettrick.
City high schools lose football games, but wins loom large for hoops season
In Hollywood, where movies are made and fantasy thrives, it is common for underdogs to overcome impossible odds to triumph and celebrate.
Simone Biles wins 3rd world championship
Simone Biles reigns as the queen of gymnastics. The 18-year-old American continued her dominance by winning her third straight world championship, beating Olympic champion and teammate Gabby Douglas last week at the gymnastic competition in Glasgow.
Dusty Baker named manager of Nationals
Johnnie B. “Dusty” Baker once hung his baseball cap in Richmond before becoming a successful big league player and manager.
City cheerleading, football competitions start Nov. 5
The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ youth tackle football playoffs and cheerleading competitions begin this week.
Cooper wins in squeaker
48 votes propel minister to Henrico School Board seat
48 votes propel minister to Henrico School Board seat
Republicans retain control of Va. Senate
For more than two hours after the polls closed Tuesday, Democrat Daniel H. Gecker held a commanding 3,000-vote lead and appeared to be headed for victory in the 10th Senate District that includes a chunk of Richmond’s West End and South Side.
Graying NAACP rallying to recover from obstacles
A session dedicated to the hot-button topic of police community relations at the 80th Annual Convention of the Virginia State Conference NAACP starkly illustrates the dilemma that confronts Linda Thomas, the newly elected president of the venerable civil rights organization.
Initiative to combat disproportionate school discipline
Elijah Coles-Brown, a diminutive but prodigiously precocious fifth-grader, was one of the stars at the Virginia NAACP convention last weekend in Richmond. At the tender age of 11, he already has embarked on a high-profile career as a motivational speaker.
Program aims to dismantle school-to-prison pipeline
One hundred and forty-nine students were arrested in Richmond Public Schools during the 2014-15 school year, according to Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham. Of those, 59 were arrested for disorderly conduct, offenses that included not sitting down in class or using profanity toward a teacher, he said.
