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Richmond on the ‘right side of history’ by removing Confederate monuments
Re “Plans move forward to remove Confederate Gen. A.P. Hill monument and tomb,” Richmond Free Press, May 20-22 edition:
‘La Vida’ exhibit opens Oct. 9 at Pine Camp
The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host an art exhibit, “La Vida,” through Nov. 20 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
VIA Heritage Association to meet
The Virginia Interscholastic Heritage Association will meet 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at Union Baptist Church in Hopewell, 212 Rev. C.W. Harris St.
Solar panel installation training starts Nov.18
A new weeklong program to train up to 20 people ages 18 to 24 to install solar panels is being initiated through the City of Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building’s workforce training program.
City Democratic Committee meeting changed to July 28
The state Democratic Party announced Wednesday a change in the meeting to reorganize and elect officers for the Richmond City Democratic Committee from 6 p.m. Friday, July 20, to noon Saturday, July 28.
Nadine Domond brings her coaching skills to VSU
For the first time in a long time, Virginia State University will have a new head women’s basketball coach on the sidelines.
VUU and VSU homecomings this weekend
It’s time for joyful reunions, parties, tailgating and football as Virginia Union University and Virginia State University celebrate their homecomings this weekend.
Court ruling allows handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds
If you are old enough to vote, you are old enough to own a handgun, a panel of the Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided Tuesday.
Richmond Christian Center decision to be made Nov. 20
The future of the Richmond Christian Center’s 5-acre property in South Side is to be determined on Monday, Nov. 20. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Keith L. Phillips set the new date Tuesday after an attorney for RCC’s court appointed trustee, Bruce H. Matson, said the trustee needed just a day or two more to decide between two potential buyers.
Baseball’s top team has Spanish accent
Tampa Bay has a thriving Hispanic population, so it makes sense the city’s baseball team has a similar makeup.
USATF National Cross Country Championships return to Richmond Region
Hanover County’s Pole Green Park play host to nation’s top runners
The excitement is building for the 2024 USA Track & Field National Cross Country Championships to take place in Hanover County’s Pole Green Park Jan. 20.
Darrell Purdie poised to take George Wythe to state finals
Darrell Purdie may be the area’s MVP — most versatile player.
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.
VUU QB ties touchdown school record
Darius Taylor’s initials are “D.T.” but “T.D.” might be more apropos. Virginia Union University’s senior quarterback is on a touchdown passing binge.
Rodman scores in first NWSL game
It didn’t take teenager Trinity Rodman long to prove she could play with the pros.
Lest we forget
Did you know the first documented Africans in Virginia arrived on a British privateer? Strangers in a strange land, they came ashore after sailors on the ship traded their “20 and odd” captives for food. That was in August 1619.
VIA Heritage Committee to meet June 20
An organization wants to preserve the history of the Virginia Interscholastic Association, including possibly setting up a VIA Hall of Fame.
3-day Valuing Black Lives Global Summit slated for Aug. 20-22 at VUU
The 2019 Valuing Black Lives Global Summit, a three-day event designed to pro- vide psychological and emotional healing for African-Americans because of the legacy of slavery, will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20, through Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center at Virginia Union University, 1500 N. Lombardy St.
