Richmond Free Press seeks to empower the African American community by contributing to the balance of news reporting and commentary in the Richmond, Virginia area

6 days ago · Richmond Free Press seeks to empower the African American community by contributing to the balance of news reporting and commentary in the Richmond, Virginia area

Jan 17, 2025 · Home | Richmond Free Press. Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen face off for berth in AFC championship game Norfolk State names new football coaching staff under Vick

Jan 30, 2025 · Henry L. Marsh III, Richmond’s first Black mayor and a trailblazer in Virginia politics, died on Jan. 23 at 91, leaving behind decades of legal and civic work aimed at creating a more just and equal Commonwealth and nation.

5 days ago · Hundreds of protesters from across the state gathered at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square at noon as part of the nationwide “50 Protests, 50 States, 1 Day” movement, condemning policies enacted by the Trump administration, including mass deportations, anti-trans executive orders and efforts to dismantle federal agencies.

Jan 30, 2025 · In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights. Jack Jenkins/Religion News Service | 1/23/2025 6 p.m. President Donald Trump attended the inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, Jan. 21, finishing off the festivities marking the beginning of his second term with an interfaith service filled with prayers and hymns — and a …

Jan 16, 2025 · Richmond School Board members unanimously updated their rulebook on meeting durations, limiting the time members can spend speaking on issues during Monday evening’s meeting.

Jan 16, 2025 · Kudos go out to the citizens of Richmond, some of whom were without water for several days. Many of us looked out for those who were not able to get out (ex. buying food, bottled water, etc.) Thanks to some of our partners in …

Jan 16, 2025 · Today, The Richmond Free Press is 33 years old. In honor of this historic day, we reprint an editorial from January 1993 by our late founder, Raymond H. Boone.

Jan 9, 2025 · For the week ending Saturday, Jan. 4, COVID-19 accounted for 1.6% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness high and trending down compared to previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that period at time of publication. COVID-19 wastewater levels for Richmond and Henrico County had plateaued as of the most recent sample ...