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Letters to the Editor

Lack of equality even in death

Re “Righting grave wrongs: Virginia General Assembly approves funds for 2 area historic African-American cemeteries; state has been paying for upkeep of Confederate graves for 100 years,” Feb. 23-25 edition:

Thank you to the Free Press

Re: “We are all refugees: Richmond faith community calls for unity, action in face of Trump ban,” Feb. 9-11 edition:

Trump and control

President Trump has been addressing the people for the last year and a half. Most of what he has said has been in terms of blame, shame and justification. These are not the terms of someone speaking from a position …

Black history should be taught every day

It’s another February and another Black History Month. Why is it that for black history we get only 28 days? Isn’t black history American history?

President Obama deserves a lot of credit

I cannot help but reflect on the insulting treatment President Obama received during his eight years. He came into office when the country was losing jobs. The banks were making all kinds of reckless and illegal decisions, and the auto …

‘Keep your eyes on the prize’

In these trying times of change and challenge, my thoughts shifted to the award-winning documentary, “Keep Your Eyes On The Prize.” The documentary was about the challenges and success of the Civil Rights Movement. The prize was not the struggles …

Name Frederick Douglass Free Press ‘Personality’ of the week

Would the Richmond Free Press please name Frederick Douglass as its next “Personality” of the week after having been named Abolitionist of the Year 2017 by President Donald Trump?

Thanks for serving real journalism

Thank you to the Richmond Free Press for your article “More payouts: 3 City Council aides receive $97,000 total in severance, vacation pay,” Jan. 26-28 edition.

The world today and Jesus

I believe thousands of years ago people who believed in only one God thought the best way to worship this God was to build houses of worship.

Circus folding its tent will impact the city

Now with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus coming to a close, Richmond will be without: 1 – A major circus coming to town.

How things change

Being an old Army vet now at the age of 75, I find it hard to understand the world of 2017.

Congratulations to Richmond Free Press

Congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the Richmond Free Press!

Trump’s photo op mocks Dr. King’s legacy, work

President-elect Donald Trump’s political photo op with Martin Luther King III on Monday spread a distorted image around the globe to manipulate the 24-hour news cycle about Rep. John Lewis of Georgia questioning the legitimacy of his election.

Prayer for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Lord God, who is the champion of kindness, justice and equity in our world, As we gather this morning to remember and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., help us to understand and rededicate ourselves to the …

President Obama’s farewell speech

It’s good to be home. My fellow Americans, Michelle and I have been so touched by all the well-wishes we’ve received over the past few weeks. But tonight it’s my turn to say thanks. Whether we’ve seen eye to eye …