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President Obama awards 21 the Medal of Freedom
President Obama awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom — the highest civilian honor in the United States — to 21 key figures at a star-studded ceremony at the White House last week.
Lady Walker and the Cleveland-VUU connection
It’s a small world. If you didn’t believe that before, you will with Virginia Union University basketball standout Lady Walker. For starters, her first name really is Lady. She has the same name as her fraternal grandmother. “It’s funny,” she said with a smile. “I’ll hear someone on the street say, ‘Hey, Lady!’ and I think they’re talking to me. And then I see they’re calling someone else.”
Richmond NAACP selects Minor as new president
James J. “J.J.” Minor will be the new president of the Richmond Branch NAACP.
Johnson selected to NCAA Division II Management Council
Felicia Johnson’s busy schedule just got busier. The veteran Virginia Union University administrator has been selected to represent the CIAA on the NCAA Division II Management Council.
How will Donald Trump’s win impact your life?
“Hopefully, his tax plan will benefit the working class and middle class. I’m kind of excited, though, because I feel like he’s a wild card, and I’m interested in seeing how it’s going to play out. I think the White House will humble him. He has no choice but to be humble. Maybe with people surrounding him, he’ll get the wisdom to run the White House effectively.”
VSU shuts down appearance by controversial pyschologist
A controversial figure who promotes black unity, but who also has labeled the gay rights movement a conspiracy to reduce the black population, has been barred from speaking at Virginia State University.
Throwing money at problem in city schools not the solution
Re: “City school officials: Test scores to get worse before they get better,” Oct. 20-22 edition:
VUU hoping for hoops wins
Virginia Union University ranks with the nation’s most improved basketball programs over the last two years. And there are signs the upswing will continue.
Bishop Hunt to celebrate 45th anniversary Nov.13
Refuge Temple Assembly of Yahweh Yahoshua the Messiah is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its pastor, Bishop Milton J. Hunt.
VUU’s Nieves wins at CIAA cross-country championship
Luis Nieves and Virginia Union University continue to dominate the CIAA men’s cross-country championship. In winning his second straight individual title, Nieves also led the Panthers to a third consecutive team crown Oct. 27 at Richmond’s Bryan Park.
Local, state players on NBA opening rosters
Michael Gbinije and Treveon Graham are the Richmond area’s latest contributions to the NBA. Benedictine College Prep alumnus Gbinije is a 6-foot-7 rookie guard/forward for the Detroit Pistons. Last winter, he helped spur Syracuse University to the NCAA Basketball Tournament Final Four.
Black College Football Hall of Fame winners announced
William “Billy” Joe, who coached Central State University of Ohio to two NAIA national championships, has been selected to the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
Black patrons turned away from Fan restaurant
Is a Richmond restaurant using a “dress code” to bar African-American patrons? To Amanda Whitlow, it seemed that way when she went to District 5 restaurant in The Fan for Sunday brunch with her boyfriend, her brother and friends to celebrate her 23rd birthday.
Voting Is Power
Next week, voters will decide the future leadership of our nation and our city. Tuesday, Nov. 8, is Election Day, when the campaigns for office will end and the people will decide the winners. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. People in line at 7 p.m. still will be able to vote.
BAAAR exhibit opens Oct. 28
Thirteen Richmond area artists will exhibit their works in a new show, titled “Then and Now,” opening Friday, Oct. 28, at the Browne Art Studio, 1100 Hull St., near the Henry L. Marsh III and Harold M. Marsh Sr. Manchester Courthouse in South Richmond.
VUU’s Nieves may have a leg up on cross-country competition
When his rival runners sputter, slow and even stall, Luis Nieves keeps going and going. The long-striding junior mass communications major is Virginia Union University’s leader of the pack on the cross-country trails.
Manuel leading Huguenot’s football comeback
Huguenot High School junior Merlys Manuel looks forward to getting his Virginia driver’s license later this school year. Already as quarterback, he has been handed the keys to the Falcons’ offense.
Problems of the 1960s still plague black community
The problems driving dissatisfaction among African-Americans in the 1960s — discriminatory police practices, unemployment, unequal pay, poverty and more — continue to plague many people in the African-American community today.
Personality: Vanessa Myers Mason
Spotlight on co-chair of Sauté & Sizzle: Richmond Men Are Cooking
With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, recipes for holiday staples are passed between family chefs like love letters.
