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Gov. Youngkin's administration taps retired army colonel, physician to oversee state health department
The first few weeks of Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin’s administration has brought changes big and small to Virginia’s approach to COVID-19, with executive orders on masking requirements and vaccines leading to debate in the General Assembly, confusion in schools and multiple pending lawsuits.
Sundance: 'Descendant' chronicles a Black history uncovered
Rarely have past and present mingled in a documentary the way they do in “Descendant,” a nonfiction account of the last known ship to bring African captives to the American South for enslavement.
Black History Month and the audacity to achieve
Black History Month. Dare we say those three words alone or in a sentence?
Turning back time
Thousands of people attended last Saturday’s inauguration of Virginia’s new GOP leaders – Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Attorney General Jason Miyares
“The spirit of Virginia is alive and well,” Glenn Allen Youngkin declared as after being sworn in as Virginia’s 74th governor.
Rayford L. Harris Sr., longtime educator, policymaker, adviser and GOP activist, dies at 97
Rayford Lee Harris Sr., who touched the lives of untold thousands of Virginia students as an educator and policymaker, has died.
VUU beats VSU 88-70 in rivalry without fans
Minus any roar of the crowd or stomping feet, Virginia Union University made all the noise it needed in last Saturday’s game against Virginia State University, swishing balls through the nets.
3 people of color in Youngkin’s cabinet
Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin began his new job this week promising bold steps in his “movement” to reverse the political agenda of the last decade and to put the state’s government back on conservative wheels.
Inmate receives conditional pardon by former governor, freeing him after 15 years of inequitable sentence
“Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, we are free at last.” For Henry C. Brailey, those words have real meaning after his release from prison a week ago.
5th Annual Virginia Prison Car Caravan and Rally slated for Jan. 22
A caravan through Richmond and speeches in Monroe Park will highlight the 5th Annual Virginia Prison Justice Rally on Saturday, Jan. 22, it has been announced.
New quarters honor Maya Angelou
The United States Mint said Monday it has begun shipping quarters featuring the image of poet Maya Angelou, the first coins in its American Women Quarters Program.
Personality: Shemicia L. Bowen
Spotlight on board chair of the Urban League of Greater Richmond
At a time of change and need locally, statewide and nationally, a 100-year-old advocacy organization in Richmond is in the midst of a revival, courtesy of Shemicia L. Bowen.
Henrico’s Andre McCallum Jr. shows why he’s ‘King of the Ring Jr.”
Andre McCallum Jr. is only 13 and already shares rights to the title of “King of the Ring Jr.”
VUU’s transfers plan to make a difference in Saturday’s game against VSU
Coming out of high school, Robert Osborne and Keleaf Tate took the sce- nic route in arriving at Virginia Union University.
Sen. Kaine, Delegate Aird among thousands of motorists stuck in I-95 catastrophe
“I’m frustrated, but not in serious trouble.”
Foremost wishes for 2022:
With the start of 2022, the Richmond Free Press invited select officials to share their foremost wishes for the new year. Here are their responses:
All eyes will be on quarterbacks at College Football Playoff National Championship Jan. 10
Since its inception in 2015, the College Football Playoff National Championship has been a shining showcase for quarterbacks.
Former VCU standouts ‘Bones’ Hyland, Justin Tillman making noise in NBA
The Denver Nuggets may have struck gold with their No. 1 draft pick, former Virginia Commonwealth University Rams player Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland.
An honest accounting
Richmond writer reveals story of her family’s interracial heritage that has been shrouded in history
Richmond novelist Ellen Glasgow gained fame for her realistic depictions of women, their relationships and their efforts to gain indepen- dence in a male-dominated world.
