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Federal judges order redrawing of Scott’s district
This week, a divided federal court panel upheld critics’ complaints in finding that black voters were illegally overloaded into the district represented by Virginia’s lone black congressman, Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.
Virginia now for all lovers
Jubilant couples head to courthouse for marriage licenses
On Monday, the Supreme Court effectively allowed same-sex marriage to proceed in Virginia when it refused to take up a 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that overturned the same-sex marriage ban.
Denzel Washington plays ‘Equalizer’ with signature quiet intensity
Denzel Washington reteams with his Training Day director Antoine Fuqua in the action thriller, The Equalizer.
Students protest VSU leadership
Confidence in Dr. Keith T. Miller’s leadership as president of Virginia State University appears to be quickly eroding as the university deals with a serious financial challenge brought on by slumping enrollment.
Diversity efforts lead to key appointments at U. Va.
The endeavors go to hiring, as well as representation on key university boards and committees.
Mayor forces out his No.2 at City Hall
In an unexpected move, Mayor Jones, who has a little more than two years left in office, abruptly ousted Mr. Marshall, the No. 2 official at City Hall.
Historic churches celebrate milestone anniversaries
Two Richmond churches established shortly after the Civil War are marking milestone anniversaries at upcoming Sunday services.
McDonnell makes history
History will surely remember Bob McDonnell. Just not the way he had envisioned.
Personality: Jeannette E. Cordor
Spotlight on founder of The Faces of HOPE
Jeannette Erving Cordor says she did not start out to become a fitness guru for children. She just wanted to live longer than her mother.
Personality: William E. Porter
Spotlight on founder of "The Way" Youth Initiative
William Ernest Porter is actively trying to solve a big problem facing black high school students in the city — finding a job.
V.W. Henley, 85, former president of Consolidated Bank
Vernard William Henley presided over the highs and lows of Consolidated Bank & Trust Co. in Richmond, once the oldest independent black-owned bank in America.
Unemployed find help at Our House
Kinfolks Community Empowerment and Sustainability Program's chief aim is to provide jobs and other resources to residents of Mosby and other public housing communities and to empower them to move into permanent housing.
Again — Rage against police for civilian killing
People in the small predominantly black city near St. Louis began rioting and looting after the Saturday shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr.
Minister: Arrest records a barrier after rights restored
According to the Rev. Hasan K. Zarif of Richmond, a coordinator for Goodwill Industries of Central Virginia who helps felons re-enter society and regain their rights, a clear arrest record is a problem that hits home for tens of thousands of Virginians who have had brushes with the law.
Testimony: McDonnell filed false loan documents
It may be the most damning evidence against former Gov. Bob McDonnell.
McAuliffe ignores name controversy
Gov. Terry McAuliffe did his best Robert Griffin III imitation in dodging the controversy over the Washington football team’s racist nickname.
Focus on Africa
President welcomes 49 leaders to White House
President Obama is promoting business relationships between the United States and African countries.
She's An Icon: Top 10 Black Women Who Are Making Black History Today
We all (hopefully) know the stellar history of our fore-mothers like Sojourner Truth, Phyllis Wheatley, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Fannie Lou Hammer, Dorothy Height and Lena Horne. But there are black women making moves today who are likely to join those names in our history books and become legends in their own right.
