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When President Obama left the White House, he left a very positive image of what a president should be.
50 years of service and sisterhood
Women who attended Virginia Commonwealth University and were initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Theta Rho Chapter celebrated their 50th Chartering Anniversary April 20 at the university with a commemorative bench dedication on the university’s main campus.
14th Annual Imagine Festival Oct. 20
The 14th Annual Imagine Festival showcasing the many ethnic cultures that make up the Richmond community, will be held noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Broad Rock Sports Complex, 4802 Warwick Road in South Side.
School Board gives final approval to $418M spending plan
Backed by a $25 million boost in contributions from city taxpayers, the Richmond School Board Tuesday approved spending a record $16,814 for each of the 24,800 students projected to be served in the 2019-20 budget year that begins July 1.
3rd Annual Beer & Oyster Block Party Saturday
The 3rd Annual Beer & Oyster Block Party will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, outside host Union Market, 2306 Jefferson Ave.
20th annual Asian-American celebration set for May 20
The culture and heritage of 16 nations will be on display in Richmond at the 20th Annual Asian-American Celebration. The free event, featuring food, music and dancing, will take place 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Downtown.
Black History Museum lighting up the night with ceremony Nov. 20
Lights will shine at the new Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. The museum will hold an illumination ceremony 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the building at 122 W. Leigh St., museum Director Tasha Chambers has announced.
Auditions Aug. 8 for ‘A Raisin in the Sun’
New Castle Theatre Company will hold auditions for Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” 7 to 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 2880 Mountain Road in Glen Allen. Callbacks will be 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. Paid roles are available for seven men ages 20 to 45; three women ages 19 to 24, 28 to 35, and 50 to 65; and one boy ages 10 to 12.
Oprah’s O magazine to end monthly print editions after 20 years
O, The Oprah Magazine is ending its regular monthly print editions with the December issue after 20 years of publication.
Granderson may play grand role in MLB playoffs
Curtis Granderson provides everything expected of a leadoff man — and much more. “Let’s Get It Started” by the Black Eyed Peas could be his walk-up-to-the-plate music, if it isn’t already. “The Grandy Man” bats first in the lineup for the revitalized New York Mets, who have won the National League East title and likely will face Los Angeles in the divisional series Friday, Oct. 9.
Area events to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luher King Jr.
The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the “Drum Major for Justice,” will be celebrated across the Metro Richmond area. While the national holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader is Monday, Jan. 20, area events will be held on several days surrounding the official holiday.
Peabody Square Golf Tournament postponed
The Peabody Square Golf Tournament, planned by the Peabody Academic Learning and Development Center for Nov. 20 to benefit the preservation and restoration of Petersburg’s former Peabody High School, has been postponed.
neak peek at next year’s high school basketball season
High school basketball fans have an opportunity to preview the 2019-20 season.
Family seeks criminal charges in Taser death by police
Gwendolyn Smalls said not a day goes by that she and her family don’t feel anguish over the inhumane and unnecessary death of her 46-year-old brother, Linwood R. Lambert Jr. The former Richmond resident died nearly three years ago while he was in the custody of three South Boston police officers who fired 20 Taser shots at him while his hands and legs were shackled.
Waiting for Harriet Tubman to appear on U.S. currency
When are we supposed to get the Harriet Tubman $20 bill that we were promised by the Democrats a few years ago?
In the spirit
Thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses attend the first of the annual district conventions last Saturday at the Richmond Coliseum in Downtown. More than 20 people were baptized during the convention, which has the theme “Imitate Jesus!”
Latin Jazz Festival at Dogwood Dell Aug. 20
The rhythms of Latin music will fill Dogwood Dell next month at the 9th Annual Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival.
Fulton bus service to improve with several changes planned by GRTC
Beginning Sunday, GRTC will usher in faster rush hour service in the Fulton area of the East End, the company has announced. The bus company also will tweak service to the Randolph community, extend nighttime service on the Bellemeade/Hopkins route serving McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center and make it easier for West End passengers to access the coming Whole Foods grocery store near Broad and Meadow streets.
Al Sharpton to speak Sunday in Petersburg
The Rev. Al Sharpton will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. service at Gillfield Baptist Church in Petersburg on Sunday, Sept. 20, the church’s pastor, Dr. George W.C. Lyons Jr., has announced.
