Dr. Chris Howard Still Aims High
Interviewed by Cesca Janece Waterfield
Whoever said “Everything’s bigger in Texas” could have been talking about the dreams of Christopher Howard. As a boy in Plano, he set goals big as East Texas itself. But Christopher matched his ambition with even greater achievement. He credits his parents, Marvin and Caroline, for instilling the discipline that propelled [...]
Remembering Virginia’s First Black Chief Justice
Virginia Supreme Court Justice Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr., born Aug. 17, 1955, died in Richmond on Feb. 9, 2011. He was survived by his widow, two daughters, a son, and a grandchild. Hassell was ill during most of the final year of his service as Chief Justice and had stepped down Jan. 31. The lawyer [...]
Leading a National Legacy
Interviewed by Cesca Janece Waterfield
On Feb. 25, Christy Coleman will be honored as a “Legacy Leader” at the “Living a Legacy” Gala. As President of the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, Christy leads innovative programming in telling the stories of the Civil War – Union, Confederate and African American. She has a remarkable [...]
Should Sisters Buy New or a Fixer Upper?
by Dell Claiborne
My sister and I are considering buying a house together. Which type of house is the better investment? I say it’s a new home. My sister says we should look for an existing house, even a “fixer upper”. Dell, who’s right?
Like everything, there are pros and cons to both. This decision may come [...]
Stafford’s Donation Benefits Low-Income Students at VSU
Earl W. Stafford, Chief Executive Officer of The Stafford Foundation, a faith-based, non-profit focused on providing support to the underserved, recently donated $100,000 to Virginia State University.
A substantial portion of the VSU donation will be used toward the University’s Low Income Families with Talented Students (LIFTS) program. LIFTS is a financial aid program among state-supported, [...]
