‘We already have reparations’
Re “Lawmakers hear the case for reparations,” Free Press June 20-22 edition: There are no block grant monies that have or will be solely targeted to the African-American community in an attempt to make amends for the wrong the government …
More on Ashe celebration
Re “Friends of Battery Park to celebrate Mr. Ashe,” Free Press June 13-15 edition: Thank you so much for publicizing the event we are planning in celebration of the naming of Arthur Ashe Boulevard on Saturday, June 22.
Making benches at GRTC bus stops an issue would get results
Re Letters to the editor, “All GRTC bus stops need benches,” Free Press, June 6-8 edition: Ernest Parker Jr. is absolutely right that every GRTC bus stop should have a bench. Stops should have a shelter as well. Human dignity …
Make GRTC bus stops graffiti-free
The letter writer of “All GRTC bus stops need benches” has a great point!
President Trump is no aberration
The American news media is deceiving the world when it consistently describes No. 45 as an aberration in the history of the United States presidency. Equally deceiving is its describing and romanticizing the American voting public as some kind of …
All GRTC bus stops need benches
Re “GRTC ridership up 17%” Free Press May 23-25 edition: It’s all well and fine that GRTC ridership is up 17 percent. But I noticed that many of the bus stops have nowhere for the riders to sit while waiting …
Slavery, history and distortions
Re Column, “Distortions of our history,” Free Press May 30-June 1 edition: In her column, Julianne Malveaux herself distorts the history of slavery when she said: “Let’s make it plain: Europeans went to the African continents (sic), kidnapped people (sometimes …
End male shaming
“Boy.” This isn’t a term regarding male minors. It’s the offensive and derogatory word used when shaming a male.
Reader draws own conclusion on Gov. Northam’s yearbook photo
Re “Probe into Northam’s blackface scandal ‘inconclusive,’” Free Press May 23-25 edition:
Gov. Northam should resign
Re: “Probe into Northam’s blackface scandal ‘inconclusive,’” Free Press May 23-25 edition:
HBCUs have long had a major impact
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have impacted my life and who I am and created so many defining moments for me that I have lost count. I laud them because they deserve it.
Michael Brown deserves better
Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was fatally shot by a white Ferguson, Mo., police officer in August 2014, was vilified and demonized by a large segment of the majority race in our society.
Khalfani for new state director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Gov. Ralph S. Northam’s attempt to address the blackface culture that is part of America’s DNA is a start to the healing that is required to regain trust and respect for the Commonwealth of Virginia as it seeks to become …
USA: The “Wild, Wild West”
Never could any of us have imagined we would witness as many mass shootings like the one May 7 in Colorado.
City needs 5- to 7-year budgeting plan
Richmond City Council was presented with a bold, aggressive budget proposal with the top priorities put up front. We, the council members, all agreed to the priorities, even though we differed in the sources of funding.
