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Squirrels debut female mascot uniform
The Richmond Flying Squirrels on Feb. 4 unveiled a uniform featuring Nutasha, their female mascot, making it Minor League Baseball’s first on-field uniform portraying a female mascot character.
VUU production marks centennial of National Negro History Week
Music and spoken word will frame a century of African American history when Virginia Union University presents a Black History Month musical production on its campus.
UofR, VSU students
University of Richmond students are again offering free tax preparation services to eligible residents this tax season, marking the university’s 15th consecutive year participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
VCU’s Harris named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week
VCU freshman Aubree Harris was named the Atlantic 10 women’s track and field Rookie of the Week on Tuesday.
Broncos’ Nik Bonitto named first Hispanic Professional Football Player of the Year
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto has been named the inaugural recipient of the 2025 Hispanic Professional Football Player of the Year Award, the Hispanic Football Hall of Fame announced.
ICA screens ‘Thomasine & Bushrod’ for Black History Month
The Institute of Contemporary Art will screen Gordon Parks Jr.’s “Thomasine & Bushrod” on Feb. 17 as part of Exposure: Nu West, a curated film series examining how Black filmmakers have reimagined the American West. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the screening beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Moody Middle student Taran Shivkumar wins Henrico spelling bee
After two years of near misses, Moody Middle School eighth grader Taran Shivkumar captured the 2026 Henrico County Public Schools Divisionwide Spelling Bee at J.R. Tucker High School on Feb. 5.
Crutcher receives national award
Ronald A. Crutcher, president emeritus and a university professor at the University of Richmond, has received the American Association of Colleges and Universities President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Liberal Education.
‘Shalom, Sankofa’ celebration bridges Jewish, Black traditions
The Weinstein JCC and the Mishpacha Rising Collective will host “Shalom, Sankofa,” Virginia’s first Black Jewish cultural celebration, at the Weinstein JCC from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
