Waiting for Harriet Tubman to appear on U.S. currency
When are we supposed to get the Harriet Tubman $20 bill that we were promised by the Democrats a few years ago?
Kudos for collective bargaining efforts and approval
Re “REA wins victory giving city teachers, staff collective bargaining authority” and “Trammell to introduce collective bargaining ordinance at next City Council meeting,” Free Press Dec. 9-11 edition:
Give gift of Black history this year
During this gift-giving season, it’s very important that serious Black parents provide their children with at least one gift that either introduces them to or broadens their knowledge of Black history.
Addressing climate change is critical
I am a 16-year-old sophomore in the International Baccalaureate program at Henrico High School. Within the past few months, I have become more aware of the climate change crisis and the important global summit, COP26, held recently in Glasgow, Scotland, …
Reflecting on Richmond’s rejection of a casino-resort
To the Richmond residents south of the James, it is with deep regret that the vote for a casino came in “no,” and it was due to no fault of yours.
For the greater good
The voters have spoken. And whether or not we like the outcome of the Nov. elections, we must abide by the voters’ decisions.
Toward a more just world
As the 2021 United Nations Climate Conference COP26 continues, we are unavoidably reminded of what is at stake in our world right now.
Richmond casino ‘will exploit Black families’
In our lives, it is rare to live, much less participate in, a watershed moment. But the Richmond casino referendum may be such a moment.
‘Preserve a woman’s right to choose’
Life is full of choices. From the decision to follow a particular faith to the adoption of a distinct world view, our civil liberties have been exercised since the conception of this nation. And with the new Texas abortion law …
Rev. Sharpton endorses Richmond casino
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 teaches us that there is a time for everything, and that God is the ultimate authority on everything under the sun. God has created stages which we call seasons for the various cycles of all life. And while …
‘Transition by the Slave Trail Commission was not because of dysfunction’
Re “Defunct: Richmond Slave Trail Commission, formed in 1998 by City Council to advocate for educating people about the enslaved and the city’s long and sordid history with slavery, no longer exists,” Free Press Oct. 14-16 edition:
‘Slave Trail Commission became a sham’
Re “Defunct: Richmond Slave Trail Com- mission, formed in 1998 by City Council to advocate for educating people about the en- slaved and the city’s long and sordid history with slavery, no longer exists,” Free Press Oct. 14-16 edition:
‘Vote yes for ONE Casino’
I am writing to express my unconditional support for ONE Casino.
‘Vote now!’
As an activist and engaged pastor, I am appalled at the lack of voter excitement in the Black community.
Republicans and the Santa Claus strategy
Re: Editorial “Playing politics,” Free Press Sept. 30-Oct. 2 edition:
