7:34 p.m., 5/8/2025
60°
Advertising
Subscriptions
Circulation
Distribution
Sign In
Home
News
Local
National
International
City budget forces RPS cuts, community projects find support
Union groups call for rehiring of RPS bus drivers
Hundreds rally in Richmond for workers’ rights on May Day
Parayo to oversee opening of Live! Casino Virginia in Petersburg
Faith leaders arrested during Capitol Rotunda prayer protest
Rev. Barber arrested in Capitol Rotunda after praying against Republican-led budget
Trump, Youngkin policies reshape Virginia’s college campuses
Ex-NFL player Shannon Sharpe accused of rape in $50M civil lawsuit
Adjusting to a new rhythm in Ghana
Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training
Henrico County native embraces new life in Ghana’s Eastern Region
African Americans turn to Ghana for peace and belonging
Opinion
Editorials
Columnists
Letters to the Editor
Diversity on the ticket, division in the ranks
Good trouble gets results in Hanover
Screening out distractions
Chaos wears a suit, and smirks
Pope Francis: Instrument of peace, antithesis of MAGA, by J. Basil Dannebohm
Durbin’s departure stirs a scramble, by Clarence Page
Pope Francis: an advocate for Black America, by Julianne Malveaux
Still Black and still proud, by David W. Marshall
Cyclist calls for urgent safety fix on Mosby Street
No more markers
Citizens group calls for halt to Fall Line Trail
Time to recognize Pauli Murray’s legacy in Richmond
Faith
Faith News
Obituaries
Faith leaders arrested during Capitol Rotunda prayer protest
Rev. Barber arrested in Capitol Rotunda after praying against Republican-led budget
T.D. Jakes’ Dallas megachurch to be led by daughter, son-in-law
Women’s conference offers spiritual growth, networking
Carlton T. Brooks, Richmond funeral director for seven decades, dies at 98
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer, dies at 88
Legal trailblazer Willard Douglas Jr. remembered
Ida Cheatham, beloved Maymont figure, dies at 105
Entertainment
Personality
Happenings
Personality: Janine Y. Bell
Personality: Jaeda Perry
Personality: Meg Garner
Personality: Christine DeFilippo
Free concert series returns to Main Street Station
‘Loving v. Virginia’ opera tells story of landmark case
Stories, culture and community take center stage at Black Book Expo
Concert to feature young musicians and VCU Health Orchestra
Sports
Reese has rousing return to Baton Rouge
Money, branding redefine college sports for student-athletes
Flying Squirrels split doubleheader but fall in series finale
VUU honors Greene, Rosales with top athletic awards
Golf classic in Petersburg to benefit hunger relief, youth programs
Black Experience
Black Culture
Icon Profiles
Moving Forward
RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events
Pharrell Williams: LEGO documentary captures his essence
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
Hair care products founder Joe Dudley dies
Big 10 football rivalry creates George Jewett Trophy
Olympian and activist Lee Evans, who took iconic stand at 1968 Mexico City …
Hampton University announces new president
Obamas break ground for $830M presidential library
‘Forgotten First:’ A look at four – and more – NFL trailblazers
Boston’s new mayor marks historic ‘firsts’ leading city
Photo Galleries
About Us
Subscribe
October 7, 2021
Stories this photo appears in:
Free COVID-19 testing and vaccines
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
Share
Discuss
October 7, 2021
Latest Issue
Most Recent
Warnock to speak at Virginia Union’s 2025 commencement
Virginia Union University recently announced U.S. Sen. Raphael G. Warnock will deliver the keynote address at its 2025 commencement ceremony. …
Early voting
Early in-person voting for the June 17 primary election continues through Saturday, June 14.
Chesterfield seeks input on Route 10 corridor plan
Chesterfield County planning staff are seeking input from residents and businesses on how best to guide development and land use …
Parayo to oversee opening of Live! Casino Virginia in Petersburg
Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies recently appointed Penny Parayo as senior vice president of operations and general manager …
Union groups call for rehiring of RPS bus drivers
Union leaders, parents, and students are calling for the reinstatement of five longtime Richmond Public Schools bus drivers who were …
Reese has rousing return to Baton Rouge
Former LSU star Angel Reese’s homecoming in the Chicago Sky’s WNBA exhibition opener was a smashing success.
