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Central State Hospital commemorates 150 years of serving health needs
A key part of African-American health and history in Virginia was celebrated last Thursday, as state health officials and professionals gathered online to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Central State Hospital outside Petersburg.
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Abrams, Georgia Dems call midterms ‘unfinished business’
Four years ago, Georgia Democrats had a contested primary for governor because the party’s old guard didn’t believe in Stacey Abrams. She routed their alternative and, in a close general election loss, established herself as de facto party boss in a newfound battleground state.
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Virginia sales tax holiday this weekend
Shoppers will save a few dollars this weekend as Virginia’s annual sales tax holiday returns.
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NSU’s Scott defeats his alma mater, HU, to win Battle of the Bay
For probably the first time in his life, Coach Latrell Scott wanted his alma mater, Hampton University, to lose a football game. It’s easy seeing why.
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Former Henrico High player named to MEAC All-Preseason team
Coaches around the MEAC are taking a “wait and see” attitude toward Connell Maynor and Latrell Scott. Coach Maynor is entering his second season as football coach at Hampton University.
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Richmond Public Library ends fines for overdue materials
Forget being hit with a fine for the late return of a book, recording or other item borrowed from the Richmond Public Library.
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Andre Harrell, who founded Uptown Records and launched many careers, dies at 5
Andre Harrell, the Uptown Records founder who shaped the sound of hip-hop and R&B in the late 1980s and 1990s with acts such as Mary J. Blige and Heavy D and also launched the career of mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, died Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was 59.
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Commemorating Dr. King’s death on Easter, by A. Peter Bailey
April 4 — ironically Easter Sunday this year — will mark the 53rd anniversary of the as- sassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an historical date that I am willing to bet at least 75 percent of young Black folks under 40 are almost totally unaware of. Even most of those over 40 may have forgotten that this is the date that we should commemorate the memory of Dr. King as a warrior who left us with serious guidance in his book, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?”
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Several hundred people turned out last Saturday for the benefit Derby Day Party in Richmond to enjoy music, games, food and the 149th running of …
Published on May 11, 2023
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New General Assembly session Petersburg Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird and her seatmate, Newport News Delegate Marcia S. Price, look up as a person in the …
Published on January 12, 2019
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Personality: Altamese R. Johnson
Spotlight on winner of AARP Virginia’s Shaw Advocacy Award
Altamese R. Johnson first met the late Elvira B. Shaw in the early 1990s, when the two attended an AARP meeting with Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott of Newport News. The two became fast friends, advocating for issues important to AARP, whose stated mission is “leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service,” according to the organization.
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Richmond native and noted musician Melvin ‘Wah Wah Watson’ Ragin dies at 67
Melvin Marcellus Ragin learned to strum a guitar in Richmond and went on to become a legendary studio musician whose unique sound can be heard in more than 150 recordings that topped the charts at No. 1.
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Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. at an awards ceremony on campus in October 2019. Dr. Gates helped lead a new project launched in March …
Published on March 26, 2020
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Pod leader Adam Evans works with Sebastian Wisnoski during online instruction with his Richmond Public Schools class at an education pod set up in the …
Published on September 17, 2020
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VUU Lady Panthers 1983 team inducted into CIAA Hall of Fame
Some stories are so compelling that they need be told and re-told, over and over, so as not to be forgotten. The 1983 Virginia Union University women’s basketball team made news that still prompts goose bumps on Lombardy Street.
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Needs assessment survey seeking ways to serve senior adults
The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services has contracted with Polco to seek the public’s input on its Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA).
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City Council committee again closes door on private ambulance service
Richmond City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted to kill legislation that would give Fire Chief Melvin Carter greater decision-making authority over permits for the operation of private ambulance service within the city.
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VUU, VSU basketball to travel near and far
Teams’ itinerary lists Connecticut, Virgin Islands
Basketball fans can enjoy two for the price of one Nov. 11-12 at Virginia State University’s Multi-Purpose Center.
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Scott, unlike others, serves interests of his constituents
Re editorial “Scott for U.S. Senate,” Sept. 1-3 edition: Thank you for recommending that Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott become U.S. Sen. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.
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Musician Marlon Cox remembered for his talent, personality and sense of humor
Musician and entrepreneur Marlon Jermaine Cox died on Saturday, April 29, 2023, after a suffering a medical emergency in early April.
