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Local supplies, hope headed to Africa’s Ebola-stricken areas
First it was a problem “over there.” Now it’s over here. And people are scared.
Dems in governor’s race face off in 2nd debate
The Democratic candidates for Virginia governor sparred over policing and economic development in their second debate on May 6, an event that showcased the diverse styles and perspectives of the field that voters will winnow next month.
N.C. prosecutor claims deputies justified in Elizabeth City fatal shooting
A North Carolina prosecutor said Tuesday that sheriff’s deputies were justified in fatally shooting Andrew Brown Jr. because Mr. Brown struck a deputy with his car and nearly ran him over while ignoring commands to show his hands and get out of the vehicle.
Va. Legislative Black Caucus on ‘wrong side of history’
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus (VLBC) states, in part, that its mission is to “improve the economic, educational, political and social conditions of African-Americans and other underrepresented groups in the Commonwealth of Virginia.” Given this pointed self-description, the VLBC clearly appears to have betrayed its own mission in its decision to deny a Virginia Supreme Court judgeship to state Appeals Court Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr., an African-American.
Know your HIV status
I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished together over the past eight years. Here and around the world, over 18 million people are receiving the treatment and care they need — millions of infections have been prevented. What once seemed like an impossible dream, the dream of an AIDS-free generation, is within our grasp. But we know that there’s work to do to banish stigma, save lives and empower everyone to reach their potential…Today we remember those we’ve lost, and reflect on the extraordinary progress we’ve won. We give thanks to the heroes on the front lines of this fight and tomorrow we get back out there, because together, we can do this.” — President Obama’s video message for World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control published its weekly Morbidity and Mortality Report. The report, which described five cases of previously healthy, young gay men in Los Angeles infected with a rare lung infection, eventually would become recognized as the first official report on HIV/AIDS in the United States.
Disturbing
We supported Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s call for the resignation of former Richmond Police Chief Will Smith.
Trump and ‘Medi-scare’
Maybe Donald Trump really believes his hype about the “lying media.” That might explain why his effort to produce a commentary longer than a tweet contains enough falsehoods to have fact checkers working overtime.
VSU wins in Tennessee, welcomes Kentucky State to Ettrick
Virginia State University features two star running backs plus a defensive back that can really run. That combination enabled first-year Coach Byron Thweatt to record his initial Trojans victory last Saturday against Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tenn. The Trojan win over Tusculum: 40-16.
Kaine comes out swinging
U.S. Senator challenges GOP vice presidential contender over Donald Trump’s record
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine aggressively challenged Republican candidate Mike Pence over a long list of Donald Trump’s controversial positions and statements Tuesday night, drawing a vigorous defense of Mr. Trump’s tax history.
Ny Langley is angling for All-CIAA as Lady Panthers continue mission to win
Virginia Union University’s Ny Langley is making a bid for All-CIAA while helping the Lady Panthers gain momentum for the CIAA conference tournament.
Rispress takes recruiting prowess to Colorado
Devin Rispress helped Florida A&M’s football team win a national championship. Now he hopes to do the same for the University of Colorado.
VUU, VSU stars heading to New Orleans
The football season isn’t quite over for Virginia State and Virginia Union universities.
5th Street traffic detour expected through mid-August
A portion of North 5th Street was closed Wednesday to start the second phase of work on the bridges beside the Richmond Coliseum.
Feeling endangered by police
If black cops were killing white men and boys at the rate white cops are continuing to kill black men, boys and Americans of color in general in these United States, there would be a mighty roar emanating from the belly of this country. Yet, there is ominous silence.
Republicans ‘cloak their racism’ in the law
The Republicans are practicing a scorched-earth policy toward the black people of America.
‘Our anthem is tinged by a troubled history’
On July Fourth, I rose, removed my hat and placed my hand over my heart as the band played the national anthem in Dogwood Dell at the beginning of the annual patriotic celebration.
Bowie State wins first round in NCAA playoffs
Bowie State University football is still going strong. The CIAA champion Bulldogs kept their season going with a 41-35 home victory last Saturday over the University of West Alabama in the first round of the NCAA Division II, Region 2 playoffs.
City high schools heading to regional playoffs
It’s not over yet for Richmond’s five high school football teams. Despite less than glowing records, there will be five games on Friday, Nov. 9, involving city teams in the Virginia High School League regional playoffs.
Daniel 'Sonny Strong' Gordon Jr., karate instructor at YMCA, dies at 79
Karate Grandmaster Daniel Gordon Jr., nicknamed “Sonny Strong,” died Thursday, July 11, in Richmond. Mr. Gordon was 79 and had taught martial arts at the Downtown YMCA for more than 40 years. His pupils over the decades ranged in age from toddlers to senior citizens.
Drug testing backlog delays cases; defendants linger in jail
Deep inside a six-story, brown and tan state building in Norfolk, not far from the waterfront, you’ll find thousands of sealed bags stored in a locked vault.
