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 [...]

Women’s issues – History in the making

By Camisha Jones
“I got interested in politics from reading about the Kennedy Administration and the Civil Rights Movement, which led me to believe that Government is one of the most important forces for change,” says Delegate Jennifer McClellan. Elected in 2005 to the Virginia General Assembly representing the 71st District, McClellan has from [...]

DANCE WITH MY FATHER

By Chevont’e Alexander
Every young girl looks to her father as a role model. Camp Diva recognizes and celebrates this critical role a father plays in a young girl’s life with their annual “Date With Dad Dinner and Dance.” The 5th Annual event is set for Sunday, March 18, 2012, 4 – 8 p.m. at the [...]

Doing business with Black businesses, “Very Important”

Alex Lawrence, Jr. Owner Box Brown Imports

by Camisha Jones
At the end of every year, Kwanzaa provides time to reflect on seven principles that have been a source of strength for Black communities. One of these principles is Ujamaa, meaning cooperative economics. A local grassroots initiative is building a network of business-minded people committed to making [...]

Advertising visionary, Tom Burrell, to speak at VCU

photo by Victor Powell of Powell Photography, Inc.

By Mechelle Hankerson
While controversy in Richmond about slave burial grounds has come to a relative quiet since last year, author Tom Burrell wants to address a different type of slavery that he argues is still alive.
“Slavery came in two forms,” Burrell said last week, before arriving in Richmond. [...]