Kudos to Free Press sports writer and artist Fred Jeter
Re “The art of sport,” Free Press Feb. 25-27 edition:
Protect Brown Grove
Scholar Ruth Wilson Gilmore defines racism as “state-sanctioned and extralegal exposure of group-differentiated vulnerability to premature death,” and environmental racism plays a big role in this premature death.
‘Teachers do not ‘skip’ school’
Re: “Skipping school: Data show that 40% to 60% of Rich- mond area teachers are absent from the classroom 11 or more business days a year,” Free Press Jan. 28-30 edition:
Trump impeachment trial exposed ‘dirty laundry’
In former President Trump’s second impeachment trial, his lead lawyer barely concealed his client’s racism, sexism and anti-Semitism. He directed special vitriol toward Vice President Kamala Harris and House Impeachment Manager Congressman Jamie Raskin.
Hold Trump accountable
Former President Trump incited a deadly insurrection against the U.S. government, according to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky.
Equal opportunity
For a year now, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused grievous conditions throughout our world.
Putting others first
I think we could have avoided the coronavirus pandemic.
Book group welcomes others
Re “Faith leaders issue BHM book challenge to Richmond area residents,” Free Press Feb. 4-6 edition:
Samuel W. Tucker was a ‘giant among giants’
As we enter Black History Month, don’t forget Samuel W. Tucker.
What has happened to the Black church?
Re “Fourth Baptist Church tumult raises concern among congregation,” Free Press Jan. 21-23 edition:
Expect the radical left to ‘start tearing down ... America’
Since Nov. 3, I have spoken to many people who voted for the Biden-Harris ticket. They told me they did so hoping a woman of color would be in the White House and/or because they personally hate Donald J. Trump.
Act to fix broken immigration system
Thank you for your coverage of the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. I was particularly moved by the inclusive nature of the inauguration and the immediate steps to make sure our government values all members …
Crusade supports 2-year contract for Kamras with benchmarks
The Richmond Crusade for Voters recently considered the matter before the Richmond School Board regarding contract negotiations with Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras.
Parents say 4-year contract for Kamras would provide stability
For decades, Richmond Public Schools has struggled to keep a superintendent and administration in place for more than five years.
Gun prohibition needs to be applied
Once again, citizens of the city of Richmond avoided Downtown on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday as a group of white supremacists smelled their musk and paraded in soldier costumes, flaunting assault weapons, each having a magazine of 30 …
