Jefferson Davis rises again at The Valentine
The Jefferson Davis statue, erected in 1907 on Monument Avenue and pulled down by protesters on June 10, 2020, was recently unveiled at the Valentine Museum.
VCUarts Theatre receives $5M gift to create empathetic culture
The Department of Theatre in the School of the Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUarts Theatre) has received a $5 million gift to create three endowed funds to promote education and social awareness. The funds will help explore social justice …
KLM and Impact Makers partner to provide $36,000 in scholarships
Women of color who attend college in Virginia and are majoring in technology are encouraged to apply for $12,000 scholarships.
New RPS teachers to earn $51,182 annually; bus drivers will earn $23 per hour
Starting pay for Richmond schoolteachers will top $50,000 for the first time after July 1.
Unsheltered
Plans for a year-round shelter open around the clock for the homeless have suddenly evaporated seven months after being announced.
Poor People’s campaign in Washington to highlight low-wage earners
Is the country in a moral, economic and political crisis for ignoring people living on the financial margin?
Gun buyback is on track
Richmond is on track to sponsor its first gun buyback program — despite substantial evidence that such programs are largely public relations gimmicks that do not affect gun violence.
Federal court issues July deadline for new elections lawsuit
A new lawsuit seeking to force new elections for the House of Delegates this November is on the fast track.
Black history museum’s interim director steps down
A leadership change appears to be in the works for the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in Richmond, though it is currently shrouded in secrecy.
Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
Juneteenth 2022 closings
In observance of Juneteenth on Monday, June 20, please note the following:
A helping hand is just a call away
Need help with housing or utility costs? Want to learn about child care options? Looking for employment? So many people say they don’t know where to start to get the answers they need.
VIAHA 2022 to induct new members
Seven notable African-American Virginians will be recognized for their work in education and other fields during the Virginia Interscholastic Association Heritage Association’s Hall of Fame awards ceremony on June 24 in Charlottesville.
Welcome home, Bobby
Robert “Bobby” L. Dandridge was a star long before the NBA made his name a household word. No one knew that better than Mr. Dandridge’s family, friends, fans and former teammates who were on hand for “The Bobby Dandridge Legacy …
John Marshall High School’s Class of 2022
Richmond Public Schools’ Class of 2022 started high school two years before the COVID-19 pandemic and spent part of the last two years as virtual learners. Now equipped with perseverance and resilience, these new graduates are primed for their next …