Re “ ‘Tiger Tom’ hits 100: Local radio, news icon was voice of community for more than 50 years,” Oct. 27-29 edition: Congratulations to “Tiger Tom” for reaching 100 and being married to his wife of 56 years. I remember …

The political advertisement in the Richmond Free Press of black women standing alongside mayoral candidate Joe Morrissey is mind-boggling. Mr. Morrissey’s personal behavior would be well in line within the social norms of the 1800s, when a white male could …

Most people will agree that Richmond has been run by financial elites as long as Richmond has been Richmond. Some may remember the performing arts mess when Mayor L. Douglas Wilder had to publicly tell them that “I run this …

The Republicans are practicing a scorched-earth policy toward the black people of America.

It is with great pride and pleasure to have Dave Brat represent the 7th Congressional District in Congress. Congressman Brat has time and time ag

Re editorial “We endorse Hillary Clinton for president,” Oct. 20-22 edition: You say, “Mrs. Clinton has a long history of caring about children.” I would ask a question: Does that include unborn children?

I have spent the past month working for a group that registers voters, provides restoration of rights forms to ex-inmates and does get-out-the-vote work.

I want the citizens of Richmond to remember back to when a former City Council was in office and corporate Richmond would not work with them. New businesses were locating in the county. The City of Richmond was not growing. …

I have spent the last 39 years of my life working. I have worked in the private sector, in the public sector, in non-union facilities and union shops. And I have seen the difference a collective bargaining agreement makes. Even …

Re “New National Museum of African American History and Culture opens to fanfare, tears,” Sept. 29-Oct. 1 edition: When I first heard a few years ago that there was going to be a Smithsonian National Museum of African American History …

Re “49ers quarterback under fire for sitting during national anthem,” Sept. 1-3 edition: According to the History channel, only the American flag itself is legal and Constitutional. You can’t put the picture of the flag on cups, shirts, decals, clothes, …

It’s sad commentary about the American people when they have selected a presidential candidate who has no governmental experience, a temperament not fit for an international leader, who’s so in love with money and his own image that he refuses …

Re Editorial “Morrissey’s wife speaks her mind,” Sept. 22-24 edition:

The third party candidate for president, Libertarian Gary Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico, was deliberately excluded from the first presidential debate. He requested to be there, but was rejected.

My husband, Joe Morrissey, is seeking to be Richmond’s next mayor. Tired of seeing so many people ignored in parts of our city, Joe wants to fight for those in every ward, doing everything from fixing potholes to overhauling our …