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Kendrick Lamar wins big at Grammy Awards
Hip-hop ruled the stage Monday night at the Grammy Awards in performances that put racial tension back in the national spotlight and where some of music’s biggest stars failed to deliver, or in the case of Rihanna, failed to show up at all. Rapper Kendrick Lamar went into the awards with 11 nominations and looked to be on course to win album of the year for his critically acclaimed “To Pimp a Butterfly.” While he led Grammy winners with five wins, he lost album of the year to country-turned-pop artist Taylor Swift, who won with “1989,” the best selling album of 2014.
Arts activist Lorna Pinckney is mourned at 43
Lorna Pinckney was a driving force in creating Richmond’s vibrant cultural scene. For 15 years, she brought poets, musicians and others together for lively performances of spoken word and new music in programs she dubbed Tuesday Verses and held in restaurant settings.
RPS names several interim school principals
Interim principals have been tapped by Richmond Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year. They will serve at Chim- borazo Elementary School, J.B. Fisher Elementary School, Mary Scott Preschool, Oak Grove-Bellmeade Elementary School, and Summer Hill Preschool. “In each one of these candidates we saw great leaders who we know will lead with love and inspire our students to great- ness,” said RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras. It has not been stated how long the administrators will serve as interims. The new interim principals are: Cordell Watkins, who was assistant principal at J.L. Fran- cis Elementary for five years, will become interim principal of Chimborazo Elementary. Mr. Watkins also taught at eight schools within the division since he joined Richmond Public Schools in 2001. He earned a master’s in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Tech University and a bachelor’s of science in education from Old Dominion University. Lee A. Doxey will become the interim principal of Summer Hill Preschool, after spending numerous years with RPS as Early Head — Head Start coordinator of Student Support and Intervention. Previously, Ms. Doxey taught for PACT Head Start in Honolulu, was a private preschool director and teacher in Virginia Beach, and taught grades 1 through 3 for RPS. Ms. Doxey earned her bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, and a master’s in Educational Administra- tion from Grand Canyon University. Mark Davis II is the interim principal of J.B. Fisher Elemen- tary School. He previously worked for the Knowledge Is Power Program and the Oklahoma Public Charter School System as a manager and network administrator. Dr. Davis has more than 15 years of experience working with young people, including tenure as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and division administrator. He earned a bachelor’s in agricultural sciences from Langston University, a master’s of business administration in finance from Webster University, and a doctor of education degree in educational leadership from Saint Louis University. Fatima Smith will serve as the interim principal of Oak Grove-Bellemeade. She previously was principal at Patrick Henry School of Science & Arts and in the New York City Public Schools. Under her leadership, PHSSA was recognized as a 2022 National Green Ribbon School, and PHSSA fourth graders won the White House Historical Association Prize at the 2022 Virginia History Day competition. Ms. Smith earned a bachelor’s in English, journalism and communication from Old Dominion University, and a master’s in curriculum and instruction from St. John’s University. Lisa Johnson-Hicks, a longtime RPS employee who has served in numerous roles, including Head Start teacher and Virginia Preschool Initiative Plus coach, will lead Mary Scott Preschool as interim principal. Ms. Johnson-Hicks earned a bachelor’s in early childhood education from Norfolk State University, and a master’s from Central Michigan University.
VSU changes names of 4 buildings to honor history of women at university
Virginia State University has taken a monumental step honoring the achievements of African-American women with ties to the school.
Angie’s wings
Purple angel wings worn on helmet by Highland Springs player to honor his late mother guide team to second championship
The Highland Springs High School football team may have had help from above last Saturday in clinching its second straight Division 5 state football championship.
Federal recognition for Pamunkeys brings tribe closer to nationhood
Defeated in battles with the English invaders who took their land, the Pamunkey Indians have been on a reservation and under the thumb of Virginia’s government for more than 350 years — long before there was a state. Now the dwindling descendants of Pocahontas, Powhatan and other members of the tribe that met the first English settlers to Jamestown in 1607 are one step closer to gaining their independence — and separation from Virginia.
Brotherly love
TJ’s Stovall plays in slain sibling’s honor
Whenever Dashawn Stovall steps onto a football field, he is fueled by flesh, bone and a full tank of emotion. He carries the pigskin and makes tackles for Thomas Jefferson High School, but also for his slain brother, Davonte, who was murdered in 2019 in a shooting on Selden Street.
Transparency, accountability
As Richmond City Council wrestles with the critical task of completing a budget for the city for 2015-16, we call on Mayor Dwight C. Jones to address unsettling issues regarding the expensive outsourcing of city work to outside companies.
Robert ‘Fat Rob’ Kelley is growing his skills
NFL history is flavored with running backs with colorful nicknames suggesting stardom. Examples include “Rocket” (Raghib Ismail), “Beast Mode” (Marshawn Lynch), “Kansas Comet” (Gale Sayers), “Diesel” (John Riggins),” “Mercury” (Eugene Morris), “The A Train” (Mike Alstott) and “The Jet” (Joe Perry).
Complaint to national challenges Va. NAACP election
The Virginia State Conference NAACP is facing more turmoil following a tumultuous convention at which Robert N. Barnette Jr. of Hanover County was elected the new state president.
Richmond residents frustrated by police stops
About 30 residents of the city’s Blackwell neighborhood voiced their frustration last Saturday over what some see as discriminatory police stops and other interactions with Richmond Police.
Renovated Northside Family YMCA gears up for ribbon-cutting on Monday
Nearly one year after a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off a major renovation project, Richmond’s Northside Family YMCA will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its spacious revamped facility at 4207 Old Book Road. The ceremony will be held 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28.
Jackson helps VSU clinch first win
Andre Jackson won the Virginia high-jump championship his senior year at Hampton’s Phoebus High School. Considering that, it’s no wonder he has quickly hopped into the spotlight as a redshirt freshman receiver and kick returner for Virginia State University.
Bell the cat
Editorials
It was clear from the first 60 minutes of testimony by former special counsel Robert S. Mueller on Wednesday morning before the House Judiciary Committee that he was not going to give the Democrats what they were seeking: A dramatic recitation of the evidence against President Trump for a clear and quick takedown.
Suspend use of biased facial recognition technology
Columnists
It’s no secret that Amazon has been promoting DIY (Do It Yourself) surveillance products to consumers, such as its very own smart doorbell, Ring. But what Amazon shoppers and most everyday Americans are just starting to find out is that the real target customers for these surveillance tools are police departments and other law enforcement agencies — something that should have every person of color worried.
Vote now for the Library of Virginia’s 19th Annual People’s Choice Awards
The Library of Virginia has announced 14 finalists for the 19th Annual People’s Choice Awards.
William Blinn, screenwriter of miniseries ‘Roots’ and film ‘Purple Rain,’ dies at 83
William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Roots” and “Brian’s Song” and the Prince film “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 83.
Petersburg to host memorial for hometown basketball legend Moses Malone
Petersburg is planning a tribute service for its most celebrated hometown sports hero, the late basketball great Moses Malone. The memorial program will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Petersburg High School’s gymnasium, 3101 Johnson Road. Mr. Malone, 60, died Sept. 13 of heart failure in Norfolk. His funeral was held Sept. 19 in Houston, where he lived at the time of his death.
Keep the pressure on
We don’t know where to begin this week with the crazy that has taken place in Washington.
VUU signs 4
Virginia Union University basketball coach Jay Butler has announced signings of four new players and suggests more may be on the way.
