Trojans Tame Lions to extend win streak to 5 games
By Jason Pompey
Virginia State University’s baseball team returned to CIAA action on Sunday afternoon as the Trojans swept Lincoln University 12-9 and 10-1, at Oxford High School.
After the Trojans jumped out to an early lead, mother nature brought in showers which caused Saturday’s double header to be moved to Sunday. On Sunday, the [...]
Dorothy Height’s 100th birthday to be celebrated with call to service
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation (DIHEF) is celebrating the life of Dr. Dorothy Height with a commemorative week, starting with an event that was held at Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington D.C over the weekend.
Height, who chaired the NCNW for 50 years, was an activist [...]
Free ‘Eggstravaganza’
The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities has partnered with Radio One to hold a free spring “Eggstravaganza” for children age 12 and younger on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Forest Hill Park, 4021 Forest Hill Ave. The event will feature two egg hunts at 12:30 p.m., one [...]
Financial impact of adoption
By Jason Alderman
It’s hard to think of any act more generous than adopting a child. Many adoptive parents I know tell me it’s the most personally rewarding thing they’ve ever done.
But adoption isn’t cheap. Related expenses can quickly mount to tens of thousands of dollars. And sadly, sometimes adoptions do fall through, forcing prospective [...]
Local women lead their communities based on faith
Anjum Ali works with Hope in the Cities to build understanding and trust among people of different races and religions.
by Sundra Hominik
The world marked International Woman’s Day on March 8 by celebrating the economic, political and social accomplishments of women. The special day falls during the month that’s also set aside to honor women in [...]
