New Beginnings From Big Dreams
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
On Easter Sunday, Richmond-based radio program “Sharing the Gospel with Keith and Lorna” will celebrate its one year anniversary. Beyond its symbolic birthday, the show is also a rebirth of sorts for its hosts, who have battled serious illnesses to emerge with stronger faith and to share an eclectic mix of gospel [...]
When Tension Mounts, Go Back and Take a Look
by Linda Meadows
With butterflies in my stomach I was relieved and surprised how quickly we landed at the airport. In less than an hour we had moved from Virginia to Georgia. This busy airport has bragging rights of having approximately 250,000 travelers daily from around the world. But in this airport buzzing with activity, I [...]
Professional Reference: Asset or Liability?
by Torski Dobson-Arnold
As a career coach, I review hundreds of resumes per year from job seekers. In almost all cases, job seekers list a common one-liner at the end of the document that reads “Professional References Available Upon Request.” What value does that line add to your resume? What expectation does it give the reader? [...]
Richmonders Serve with Pride
Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ronnie Littles, from Richmond, takes an inventory of supplies in main issue aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).
Mama’s Boyz Honor Family
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
With the release of his first book Mama’s Boyz: American as Sweet Potato Pie in 1997, comic artist Jerry Craft entered a market saturated with cynical comic strips and crude animated cartoons. His positive and family-appropriate humor continues to contrast with some national sitcoms. But with each book release, Jerry’s audience grows [...]
