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Aziah Johnson’s electric plays for TJ provides ticket to Michigan State
Aziah Johnson’s home-away-from home this past football season was the end zone.
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Freedom Classic: VUU’s ‘Wizard of Os’ shows power in victory over VSU
The rafters above Barco-Stevens Hall court are decorated with retired and honored jersey numbers from the school’s glorious basketball past. Don’t be surprised if Virginia Union University officials don’t find room someday to add Robert Osborne’s No. 23 to the display.
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MLK Day celebration in Petersburg to include special proclamation
A special program honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the 50th anniversary of the city declaring a holiday in the slain civil rights leader’s name, begins 3 p.m., Jan.15 at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 W. Washington St.
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The Big Dipper heads to Petersburg
JMI and Virginia State University will host the inaugural Big Dipper Innovation Summit (Big Dipper) Jan. 12 -14 at VSU’s Multi-Purpose Center, 20809 2nd Ave. in Petersburg.
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Ready for our ‘Earth shot’, by Ben Jealous
As we greet 2023, I’m feeling more than the typical seasonal optimism. America is primed once again for a historic achievement. Call it our “Earth shot.”
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Keishawn Pulley sweetens Randolph-Macon’s success
Of all the college basketball programs in America, perhaps the most consistent winner of all is just 19 miles north of Richmond.
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City wins $11M grant from Mellon Foundation for heritage center
Richmond has scored an $11 million grant to help launch the long-stalled Shockoe Heritage Campus, whose key purpose is to remember Richmond’s role as a center of the slave trade before the Civil War.
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The Jordan Trophy: NBA rebrands, redesigns its MVP award
Michael Jordan was moments away from hoisting his third of what would become five NBA Most Valuable Player awards, and then-Commissioner David Stern greeted him at the mid-court ceremony with words that were both simple and profound.
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Iconic West End gym courts Christo Rey’s hoop dreams
One of the area’s oldest and most historic gymnasiums has a new tenant that’s excited about branding a reputation of its own.
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Raindrops failed to dampen the smiles worn by Shailyn Woodson and Kennedy Johnson, both 4. The girls, members of Sparkle Cheer and Dance, were among …
Published on December 8, 2022
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Raindrops failed to dampen the smiles worn by Shailyn Woodson and Kennedy Johnson, both 4. The girls, members of Sparkle Cheer and Dance, were among …
Published on December 8, 2022
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Halim Muhammad, a 1963 graduate of Armstrong High School, waxed nostalgic about his school while Sandra Taylor and Rhonda Johnson Young, Maggie Walker, Class of …
Published on December 8, 2022
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Personality: Shavon M. Ragsdale
Spotlight on Village Against Violence Foundation founder
If it takes a village to raise a child, Shavon M. Ragsdale works to make sure the village is ready, willing and able to protect and support those most in need.
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Richmond area toy drives and distribution
Christmas drives are underway to try to ensure that children in struggling families receive gifts.
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Michelle Johnson Fischer, a Maggie Walker High School Class of 1977 cheerleader, joined other alumnae cheerleaders, during The Armstrong-Walker Football Classic Legacy Project parade along …
Published on December 1, 2022
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Personality: Renee Gaines
Spotlight on board president of Richmond Chapter of Executive Women International
Across multiple roles and several years, Renee Gaines has worked to help bring transformative growth to the city of Richmond.
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Educator Evangeline C. Brooks’ ‘unselfish life’ celebrated
Dedicated educator. Lifelong faith leader. Strong, caring mother.
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Manchester’s Bacot guards the family business
Introducing King Bacot. He’s got the name and he’s got the game.
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The Richmond Night Market celebrates the holidays
The Richmond Night Market will produce three “Holiday Villages” to celebrate the Richmond community and support of the small business community Dec. 8–11 at the 17th Street Market, 100 N. 17th St.
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NMAAHC religion exhibit features Little Richard’s Bible, Rev. Ike’s suit
Musician Dizzy Gillespie embraced the Baha’i faith and its belief in universal humanity — a concept he saw reflected in jazz, which he viewed as a blending of musical elements from Africa and Europe. Activist Angela Davis, faced with the horror of bombings by white supremacists as a youth in Birmingham, Ala., took part in interracial discussion groups at her church. Singer Tina Turner practiced both recitations of the Lord’s Prayer and chants of Buddhist Scripture. The religion and resiliency of Black Americans are featured in “Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism and Popular Culture,” a new exhibition of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
