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Va. governor, lawmakers seek common ground on juvenile justice

BEAUMONT — Behind a maze of double razor-wire f­ ences, 18-year-old Vincent irons a handmade quilt and contemplates his future. Three more years in juvenile lock­up, followed by 21 years in a state prison for adults.

A free man in his 40s, half a life behind bars.

The grim picture is exactly what Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s Department of Juvenile Justice hopes to prevent with an ambitious plan to replace the state’s last two correctional centers with a network of local confinement and treatment alternatives that work with troubled youths before they commit serious crimes that warrant hard time.

The $90 million proposal, which would be used to construct two small corrections centers, requires General Assembly approval and represents a rare opportunity for consensus between the Democratic ­governor and the Republicancontrolled legislature, all concerned with Virginia’s inefficient system of housing young offenders.

Key lawmakers remain uneasy about the costs and timeline, but they agree that Virginia must modernize its antiquated system for dealing with minors who commit crimes, largely because the current system is ineffective, they say. Meanwhile, others are quietly advocating for tiny and more numerous facilities statewide.

The commonwealth lags behind Texas, Missouri, Kentucky and other states that long ago closed big, expensive, centrally located juvenile prisons in favor of community-based treatment centers. Recent research

State Sen. David W. Marsden (D-Fairfax) has spent his career working in juvenile justice. “We built a miniature penitentiary system, and it’s taken us now 20 years to dig our way out of it,” he said. WIRE favors a model that encourages young offenders to preserve family ties and learn practical skills in the communities where they live.

National data shows that only about 15 percent of youth in confinement after sentencing are in facilities with more than 200 beds. In Virginia, it’s 85 percent.

“Sometimes you just have to admit you were wrong, that you made some mistakes,” said Sen. David W. Marsden (D-Fairfax), who has spent his career working in juvenile justice.

“We built a miniature penitentiary system, and it’s taken us now 20 years to dig our way out of it. And this is the final piece of it.”

Last week, McAuliffe became the first governor in recent memory to visit Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center, one of two facilities that are too big for the shrinking number of young people whose offenses warrant confinement.

In one unit, jittery youths with expressionless faces sit around tables bolted to the floor. A black-andwhite TV blares overhead. One asks McAuliffe for better shoes than the basic Velcro ones they are issued.

Their crimes include murder, rape and other felonies while armed, as well as nonviolent offenses such as felony larceny and parole violations.

Many have significant mental

health issues and have experienced the death of parent, incarceration of a parent and family violence, said Andrew Block, director of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Forty percent need special education, compared with 10 percent in Virginia overall.

The sprawling complex of beige cinder-block buildings in rural Richmond is two hours from Hampton Roads, where many of their families live.

Vincent has been confined for more than a year without seeing his grandparents, who live in North Carolina, he said. He folded

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about his plan to begin charging tolls on some lanes of Interstate 66 inside the Beltway.

Perhaps most pointedly, McAuliffe put Republicans on the spot by imploring them not to unseat Supreme Court Justice Jane Marum Roush. McAuliffe had used a recess appointment in the summer to install Roush, a highly regarded former circuit court judge from the Washington area. Republicans, upset that McAuliffe did not consult them onNthe choice, intend to remove her.

O D RICHM “Allowing politics to deny this qualified and distinguished jurist a full 12-year term would send a dangerous message about this commonwealth’s respect for the independence of the judicial branch,” he said in his remarks to the chamber soon after the judge entered, to applause from the Democrats’ corner.

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and higher education, and veterans services, sprinkling in the names of Republicans who have worked with him in those areas.

“If we work together over the next 60 days, we can expand economic opportunity to Virginians in every corner of the commonwealth and from every walk of life,” he said. “And we can show the world yet again that here in Virginia, we do not back down from a challenge. We do not let petty partisan squabbles stand in the way of progress our families deserve.”

At the same time, McAuliffe threatened to veto any bills that seek to loosen controls on guns or restrict rights to abortion and gay marriage.

He renewed his pitch to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. And he zinged the GOP for spreading “misleading information”

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe painted an upbeat picture of Virginia’s economy and political climate in a major speech as the General Assembly reconvened while also making a last-ditch effort to save his Supreme Court pick and threatening to use his veto pen in defense of liberal causes.

In a nearly hour-long State of the State Address, McAuliffe (D) zigged and zagged between the two seemingly incongruent roles he has alternately played since assuming his first elective office two years ago: bipartisan fence-mender and Democratic stalwart.

McAuliffe urged Democrats and Republicans to put partisanship aside for the good of the commonwealth.

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two years. The session will be a critical one for McAuliffe, who at the halfway point of his term is trying to wrangle a legislative legacy out of a Republican-controlled House and Senate. His proposed $109 billion state budget, which includes $1 billion in new spending for K-12 and higher education, will be central to his efforts.

Republicans shared McAuliffe’s optimism that they could find common ground in some areas but balked at certain goals, including expanding Medicaid and saving Roush.

Howell said McAuliffe’s speech was full of “pomp and circumstance” and exaggerated the state’s economic recovery.

“I don’t feel the economy is booming, as he insists it is,” Howell told reporters. “We still have a very fragile situation in Virginia. There’s a lot of people living on the edge, a lot of people unemployed.”

House Majority Leader Kirkland Cox (R-Colonial Heights) reiterated

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More than 5,000 names added to Virginia’s sex offender registry MARY ANN BARTON In accordance with new state legislation, the Virginia State Police has completed and posted online the Supplement to the Virginia Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry (SOR) in time for the Jan. 1, 2016, deadline. The Supplement includes information on persons who were convicted of certain sexual offenses on or after July 1, 1980, and before July 1, 1994, who are not currently on the registry.

The Supplement is available to the public through the Virginia State Police Website at http://sex-offender. vsp.virginia.gov/sor.

Referred to as “Robby’s Rule,” the 2015 Virginia General Assembly passed the legislation into law: § 9.1-923. Supplement to the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minor Registry. In addition, the General Assembly amended existing § 9.1-918. Misuse of registry or supplement information; penalty. to include the additional SOR listing.

The Virginia State Police Sex Offender Investigative Unit and Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) spent the past six months researching and verifying names and personal

information required by law to be included on the Supplement.

Approximately 5,604 names are listed on the Supplement.

State law requires the name of each convicted offender to include that individual’s “year of birth, the date of the conviction, the jurisdiction in which the conviction occurred, the person’s age on the date of the conviction, the offense of which he was convicted, and the Code of Virginia section of the conviction.”* The Supplement differs from the SOR, which was established July 1, 1994, as it does not provide convicted offenders’ photographs nor are those listed “subject to the registration requirements of this chapter [Chapter 9] and are not considered persons for whom registration is required unless they are required to register pursuant to other provisions of this chapter [Chapter 9].”* State law does permit those listed on the Supplement to “petition the circuit court in which he was convicted or the circuit court where he then resides for removal of his name and conviction information from the Supplement if the offense he was convicted of would qualify for removal from the Registry [SOR] under § 9.1-910.”*

(from page 2) (D-Fairfax). “The campaigns are McAuliffe’s view that he can work with Republicans on veterans’ care centers and K-12 education funding.

“I think the last part of the speech was disturbing, especially sort of the real hard-nosed, ‘I’ll veto, I’ll veto, I’ll veto,’ and that probably tainted a lot of the speech for us. But having said that, I do think there are a lot of areas where we can work together.”

McAuliffe’s speech went over well with Democrats.

“I think the governor made a compelling case for all of us, on both sides of the aisle, to spend the next 59 days focusing on areas of bipartisan agreement and working together to move the commonwealth forward,” said Del. Marcus Simon

over, the results are in: The GOP has the votes to kill any bill they don’t like, the governor has enough votes to sustain a veto of any bill he doesn’t like. So let’s work on the things we both like.”

The session comes as Virginia’s 2017 governor’s race is already well underway. Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D), who appeared at a morning news conference with abortionrights activists, is the Democrats’ only declared candidate. Republican political strategist Ed Gillespie, who is seeking the Republican nomination, stopped by the Capitol to visit Republican lawmakers.

The General Assembly session

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NOTICE TO CITY OF RICHMOND RESIDENTS There will be both a Democratic Party primary and a Republican Party primary on: TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016

Voters will have to choose in which primary that they wish to participate, as state law only allows them to participate in one of the two primaries.

Voters wishing to participate in the Republican Party primary will have to sign a pledge before they may vote in that primary. A copy of the pledge can be found at www.richmondgov.com under the Voter Registration department.

The purpose of these primary elections is to nominate the party candidates that will appear on the ballot in November for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States.

Any qualified resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia who will be 18 by November 8, 2016 may register and vote in this primary.

Polling places will be open for voting from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM PHOTO ID IS NOW REQUIRED AT THE POLLS Visit www.elections.virginia.gov for details on photo ID

There are two polling place changes for this election:

• Residents of precinct 810 will vote at the Celebration Church and Outreach Ministry, 5501 Midlothian Turnpike; • Residents of precinct 911 will vote at the Community Building, Southside Regional Park, 6255 Old Warwick Road.

THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION IS: Monday, February 8, 2016 Persons with DMV issued ID CAN NOW REGISTER TO VOTE OR UPDATE their voter registration ONLINE and paperlessly at www.elections.virginia.gov.

Register in person in room 105, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Applications are also in all city post offices, libraries, and DMV. The Office of the General Registrar will mail applications upon request.

Voter registration applications must either be postmarked or in the Office of the General Registrar by 5 PM on the deadline date.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT THROUGH THE MAIL IS: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 The deadline to apply and vote an absentee ballot in person is 5:00 PM, Saturday, February 27, 2016, except in the case of certain emergencies or military personnel.

In addition to its normal business hours, the Office of the General Registrar will also be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

NEW VOTING EQUIPMENT

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Visit our website at http://www.richmondgov.com/Registrar/VoterAtThePolls.aspx to learn how to use the new equipment. You can also ask for a demonstration from the election officers at the polls.

Questions? Call 646-5950 for more information.

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Call for Norfolk treasurer’s recall, resignation City Treasurer Anthony Burfoot is still showing up to work, but a growing number of leaders are asking the public corruption suspect to stay away from City Hall.

Burfoot is suspected of wielding his influence as council member to benefit a businessman, while in return receive hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of kickbacks, according to a 30-page federal indictment unsealed Friday.

Recently, Sheriff Bob McCabe, a candidate for mayor, said that he would support, but not organize, a recall if Burfoot continues to show up to work.

“This position [city treasurer] calls for having access to tax records for businesses and individuals, and due to the type of charges of using your office for personal gain ... those are

pretty serious,” said McCabe.

Andy Protogyrou, who is running against McCabe for mayor, said he would not support a recall given its impracticality.

“I think it's probably awkward, because spring is tax time and that's something the citizens need confidence in in their government. but a leave of absence allows that to occur and it allows him to prepare for his defense," said Protogyrou.

Councilman Barclay Winn also voiced his support for Burfoot to take a leave of absence.

“I believe that he would serve the public best by stepping aside and taking a leave of absence until these charges are resolved and I urge him to do so immediately,” Barclay said in a statement. “To not do so will only

harm the city and citizens of Norfolk.”

The rest of city council, including

the mayor, did not immediately respond for comment. -Wire

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wants to shutter them and construct two much smaller secure treatment centers in locations that he said make more sense for families — one in Chesapeake in Hampton Roads and another in Hanover, north of Richmond.

Combined, the centers would have room for only 150 young offenders, but unlike the jail-like atmosphere of Beaumont, the residential units would have natural light and dedicated space for programs and treatment.

“We need facilities that are big enough to have a robust array of education and vocational programs so we can continue them on a rehabilitative trajectory, but we need them small enough so you can do much better work,” he said.

Sen. Ryan T. McDougle (­ RHanover), a former prosecutor and chairman of the finance panel that will consider the proposal this month, said he shares Block’s vision but favors a “prudent and deliberate” approach — such as closing only Beaumont for now.

Block “is trying to accomplish as much as possible in as short a time as possible. We’re not there yet,” he said. But, he added, “We’re going to have more agreement than disagreement.”

McDougle said he wanted to keep the state from making a reactionary decision to close both facilities and hamstring prosecutors who may move away from trying juveniles as adults and need bed space in juvenile detention.

“I’m supportive of the concept of trying to close one of the facilities and spend more money closer to home in local facilities,” he said. “The question is going be on building a new facility . . . and if that’s the best use of our resources­at this point in time.”

Block said while the centers are under construction some young offenders would be placed in community alternatives such as residential treatment centers, group homes and local juvenile detention centers where the state prepurchases beds. Savings from closing the largest centers would fund a network of community services and eventually reduce the department’s operating budget by $5 million a year, he said.

For young people now in confinement, the department is already testing a model that has worked around the country to reduce recidivism. Here, tables are pushed to one side and plastic chairs are arranged in a U-shape for “circle

ups,” gatherings where the 12 youths who call themselves the “Wolf Pack” talk about what bothers them.

A hand drawing of a fearsome yet calm wolf with yellow eyes decorated a wall. “We like to stay together, keep everyone on track,” one said.

“We’re like a family for real.”

Another inmate asked McAuliffe for a “furlough for a reason” — to learn how to deposit money at a bank or shop for groceries. In a similar unit, community coordinator Larry Tucker said the new approach has led to “amazing ­changes.” “They had to feel the love. They had to feel the respect from us,” he said.

Staff training is part of a $2 million investment by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, whose experts started working in Virginia in late 2014.

“I’m not aware of another state that’s moving as ambitiously on as many fronts at once as Virginia,” said Thomas Woods, a senior associate in the Juvenile Justice Strategy Group at the foundation.

Not everyone is convinced an aggressive line is best.

Del. S. Chris Jones (R-Suffolk), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, said that the concept is good but that he worried about how per-bed costs would fit into a “conservative, thoughtful budget document.”

“No doubt we need to do something, we just need to take a deeper dive on the numbers,” he said. - WaPo

the brightly colored quilt and said he loves to draw. State officials would not say what crime led to his incarceration.

“This is another way for me to express my feelings and explore different avenues of art,” he said.

“For me, this is something I never thought I’d be doing when I was on the street.”

The quilting class, with its stealthy math and problem-solving lessons, is part of a larger mission to prepare the young offenders to thrive upon their release. Historically, almost 80 percent are arrested again within three years, Block said.

“So we’re taking these complicated, often damaged kids out of their families for two years . . . and then we’re sending them right back. So it shouldn’t be surprising to us when that doesn’t work so well,” he said.

Beaumont and Bon Air, the state’s other juvenile correctional center, also in the Richmond area, have a total of 550 beds but only 350 inmates. The expense of operating the oversized facilities adds to the $140,000 annual cost per juvenile, compared with $27,000 for an adult inmate.

That’s one of the reasons Block

Norfolk City Treasurer Anthony Burfoot, left, and his attorney Andrew Sacks leave the federal courthouse in Norfolk recently.

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VA, MD & DC attorneys general pledge to work collaboratively to curb gun violence Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring joined Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine recently for a first-of-its-kind meeting to discuss opportunities for collaboration and cooperation to prevent and reduce gun violence in the national capital region and throughout the three states. This was the first time Herring, Frosh, and Racine have held a joint meeting, and the first time the chief legal officers of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. have ever met to discuss gun violence prevention and reduction.

During the hour long meeting at the Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia, each attorney general discussed ongoing efforts in their offices and states to reduce the availability of illegal guns, to prevent guns from getting into the hands of criminals and dangerous individuals, and to reduce gun violence. Each attorney general committed to designating a staff point person who will work with their counterparts to establish a timeline and structure for regular interaction, facilitate the sharing of strategies, criminal information, and opportunities to collaborate on initiatives that will prevent and reduce gun violence in the national capital region.

"Too many families in Virginia, Maryland, and the District have been touched by gun violence. They unfortunately know what it's like to have a loved one in the wrong place at the wrong time, and how quickly an act of gun violence can change a life forever,” said Herring. “In 2014, there were more than 4,200 gun crimes in Virginia, and the ATF traced more than 2,600 guns used in crimes around the country back to Virginia. We can and should do more to enforce our existing gun laws, even while advocating for additional

measures like universal background checks. This partnership with Frosh and Racine is going to allow us to work regionally to reduce gun violence and illegal gun sales and possession. I’m really excited about the work and the opportunities in front of us.”

"Crime doesn’t respect boundaries, and our crime-fighting strategies need to cross jurisdictions as well,” said. “I applaud my colleagues for their commitment to ending gun violence and illegal gun trafficking.

We might have different laws, but we have the same goals.”

“Gun violence takes a terrible toll not only on families in the District, but on families across the Washington region," said Racine.

“My colleagues are here because we all want to be good neighbors to each other in this region, and we want to reduce the gun violence that results from the illegal gun trade. All of our jurisdictions have to live with the consequences of the proliferation of illegal guns - and the trade in guns is regional, so we believe any solutions must be regional.”

As part of Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s Executive Order 50, Herring is co-chairing a Joint Task Force to Prosecute Gun Crimes that is working to increase coordination between local, state, and federal partners to help enforce Virginia's existing laws on background checks and possession or sale of illegal guns.

In December, to the chagrin of Republicans, he fulfilled his “statutory obligation” to evaluate the states whose concealed handgun permits are recognized in Virginia. After an extensive and thorough review, he recommended that Virginia State Police cease recognizing permits from 25 states whose laws are not sufficient to prevent issuance of a permit to persons that would be disqualified in Virginia.

Va. Mark R. Herring (center) joined Md. Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine

(from page 3) began with all the usual pomp — and one highly unusual circumstance.

One minute before the House gaveled in, it closed out a special session that had been left to linger since summer — a move aimed at preventing McAuliffe from giving Roush a second recess appointment.

McAuliffe did it anyway, and Roush has continued to serve on the bench.

But Republicans expect to unseat her by appointing someone else to the slot as early as next week.

The 40 senators and 100 delegates, gathering in the white-columned building that Thomas Jefferson designed, were meeting for the first time since last fall’s fiercely contested and highly expensive elections. The contests left the two parties just about where they started off: Republicans held on to their slim majority in the Senate and their commanding sway in the House. Every incumbent senator and delegate was reelected.

The Senate convened shortly after noon with seven new members — two Democrats and five Republicans.

The new members were sworn in en masse on the Senate floor and then recognized individually as their relatives watched. The GOP has a 21-19 majority in that chamber, just as it did last year.

The House has 11 freshmen — four Republicans and seven Democrats.

The GOP boasts an overwhelming 66-34 majority in that chamber, but with one fewer Republican than last year, it lacks the numbers to override McAuliffe’s vetoes.

In a nod to transparency, newly

reelected Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) made permanent a 48hour waiting period before voting on the final budget bill. He also did away with the practice of holding impromptu committee meetings at members’ desks as an “important signal to the public that we are committed to openness.”

But in the Senate, reporters were ousted from the floor by Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment (R-James City), who tangled bitterly with the media last year over news reports about his affair with a Richmond lobbyist.

Two large tables for the media, normally placed just below the dais, were removed before the Senate gaveled in, and reporters were sent to the Senate gallery. Norment also proposed removing language allowing reporters on the floor — a change that was approved, over Democrats’ objections, as part of a broader package of mostly arcane Senate operational rules.

Asked about the new rules, Norment first coyly feigned ignorance: “What new rules?” When pressed, he indicated that he had nothing to say to reporters on that or any other matter.

“As you will find probably through the session, I have no comment.”

Norment’s move drew criticism from Northam, who as lieutenant governor presides over the chamber but learned only an hour before the session began that the tables had been removed.

“We’re looking for more transparency here as we make policy,” Northam said, “not less.”

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Black consciousness vs Christianity JAMES CLINGMAN NNPA-- Is it possible to have a black consciousness and be a Christian? Are the terms contradictory? Is “Conscious Christian” an oxymoron? I can hear some of you now, saying, “Uh oh, Jim, you are in deep water with this topic.” That’s fine; this column has not survived for nearly 23 years without some controversy or my being afraid to walk on thin ice every now and then. Don’t worry. I can swim.

After hearing an interesting conversation on the Carl Nelson radio show (1450 AM in the D.C. area or woldcnews.com) regarding the question of “Conscious Christianity,” and after giving it a lot of thought, I decided to dive into the deep end of the pool. A very touchy topic for sure, but no matter which side you may support, it is an important subject and just might clear up a few issues in our minds. Additionally, as our knowledge increases, I trust it will bring us closer together and cause us to organize around practical economic principles. The fewer schisms that exist among black folks, the better things will be.

This missive is couched in 20th century parlance and the actions of folks most of us can relate to or have read about, some of who are still alive today. It is also based on the contention by some in the conscious community that many black Christians worship a “white Jesus;” therefore, they cannot really have a The LEGACY NEWSPAPER Vol. 2 No. 3 Mailing Address 409 E. Main Street 4 Office Address 105 1/2 E. Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219 Call 804-644-1550 Online www.legacynewspaper.com

“black consciousness.” Hmmm.

A working definition of “consciousness” is appropriate here. There are several from which we could choose, but let’s use Stephen Biko’s definition, which emanated from W.E.B. DuBois’ “Double Consciousness” treatise.

Biko was the founder of the ‘Black Consciousness Movement’ in South Africa and was brutally tortured and killed by white police officers for advocating black consciousness.

Biko didn’t just “rap” about black consciousness; he lived and died for it.

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servitude…It is a manifestation of a new realization that by seeking to run away from [ourselves] and to emulate the white man, blacks are insulting the intelligence of whoever created [us] black. Black consciousness therefore takes cognizance of the deliberateness of ‘God's plan’ in creating black people black.” Source: South African History Online “Black consciousness had a great impact on South African society and the churches were no exception.

‘Its origins were deeply rooted in Christianity.’ In 1966, the Anglican Church under the incumbent, Archbishop Robert Selby Taylor, convened a meeting which later led to the foundation of the University Christian Movement (UCM). This was to become the vehicle for black consciousness,” according to George Sombe Mukuka The above paragraphs strongly illustrate the connection between Christianity and black consciousness in South Africa. But where do black consciousness and Christianity intersect for blacks in the U.S.? The man whom we conscious folks hold in highest esteem, Marcus Garvey, often referred to his Christian beliefs and Biblical scriptures to make his points about liberation and black consciousness. One of his famous quotes is, “I shall never hold Christ responsible for the commercialization

of Christianity by the heartless men who adopt it as the easiest means of fooling and robbing other people out of their land and country.”

Garvey said, “Anything that is not righteous we have no respect for, because God Almighty is our leader and Jesus Christ is our standard bearer.” He also said, “Radical is a label that is always applied to people who are endeavoring to get freedom.

Jesus Christ was the greatest radical the world ever saw. He came and saw a world of sin and His program was to inspire it with His spiritual redemption.”

Was MLK a conscious Christian?

It is obvious that if he was not conscious in 1963, he certainly became conscious prior to his assassination five years later, which was exemplified in his speech the night before he was killed.

“King was clear that the struggle for black liberation required coordination, discipline, and sacrifice with respect to economics…In Dr. King’s final words to his people on April 3, 1968 he said so many things that audiences listening to fiery black nationalist orators of the 19th century would have heard…The dreamer of 1963 was gone…Dr. King should not be remembered merely as a naive political dreamer, but as a centered, crystal clear advocate for the liberation of his people.” Source: Sirius Bark, by Temple3

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P.T. Hoffsteader, Esq.

Disappointment [We] are disappointed by Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment’s action to refuse to allow journalists onto the Senate floor to cover the General Assembly proceedings, as reported by The Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Washington Post and others.

Norment has banished the press to cramped quarters where it is difficult to do its job.

The press serves as the public's eyes and ears in General Assembly proceedings. The public isn't allowed on the floor, where the action is happening. By banishing the press from the floor, it is harder to hear what is being said, and some of the members cannot be seen from the new vantage point. By being on the floor, reporters can get a better, fuller sense of what is happening by being present on the floor, not relocated to the gallery.

Removing the press from the floor is also a matter of precedent and symbolism. The press has had access to the Senate floor for decades. Removing the press from the floor symbolically removes open government and public oversight.

A lawmaking group that pushes the press away to arm's length also pushes away public scrutiny.

This action comes at a time when the House is ending its practice of impromptu and largely unrecorded committee meetings at members' desks, a practice the Senate has not ended.

We request that Norment and other Virginia leaders responsible

for these changes immediately allow the press to return to its normal working conditions and show their commitment to transparency and open government.

The Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Virginia Press Association Virginia Coalition for Open Government

The necessity of unity Last year, in 2015, we, as black folks, paid a heavy price for our resolute refusal to organize a national unity movement to promote and defend our economic, cultural, political and educational interest in what is basically a white supremacist/racist society.

The flagrant shooting and killing of unarmed black folks—including children—throughout the country, the increasing of overt white supremacist/racist incidents on various white colleges and university campuses, the public questioning of the intelligence of Black students

by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Scalia, the general lack of any discussion about race relations in the presidential debates, low income black males killing each other at an alarming rate, and the mass incarceration and racial profiling of black folks are just some of the consequences of our refusal to create a unity movement as advocated by Brother Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In a 1963 letter to nine civil rights leaders, Brother Malcolm

stated, “If Capitalistic Kennedy and Communistic Khrushev can find common ground on which to form a united front despite their tremendous ideological differences, it is a disgrace for Negro leaders not to be able to submerge our ‘minor’ differences in order to seek a common solution to a common problem posed by a common enemy.”

In another 1964 statement announcing the launching of his new organization, The Organization of Afro-American Unity, Brother Malcolm noted its purpose “to unite Afro-Americans and their organizations around a non-religious and non-sectarian constructive program for human rights.”

Dr. King, in his last, must-read book - Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community? - was equally clear about the absolute necessity for unity. Dr. King wrote: “The Pharaohs had a favorite and effective strategy to keep their slaves in bondage: keep them fighting among themselves. The divide-andconquer technique has been a potent weapon in the arsenal of oppression.

But when slaves unite, the Red Seas of history open and the Egypts of slavery crumble.

“This plea for unity is not a call for uniformity. There must always be health debate. There will be inevitable differences of opinion. The dilemma that the Negro confronts is so complex and monumental that its solution will of necessity involve a diversified approach. But Negroes can differ and still unite around common goals.

“There are already structured

forces in the Negro community that can serve as the basis for building a powerful united front—the Negro church, the Negro press, the Negro fraternities and sororities, and Negro professional associations. We must admit that these forces have never given their full resources to the cause of Negro liberation.

“There are still too many Negro churches that are so absorbed in a future good ‘over yonder’ that they condition their members to adjust to the present evils ‘over here.’

Too many Negro newspapers have veered away from their traditional role as protest organs agitating for social change, and have turned to the sensational and the conservative in place of the substantive and the militant.

“Too many Negro social and professional groups have degenerated into snobbishness and a preoccupation with frivolities and trivial activity. But the failures of the past must not be an excuse for the inaction of the present and the future. These groups must be mobilized and motivated. This form of group unity can do infinitely more to liberate the Negro than any action of individuals. We have been oppressed as a group and we must overcome that oppression as a group.

“Through this form of group unity, we can begin a constructive program which will vigorously seek to improve our personal standards. …”

If we refuse to develop the kind of unity advocated by these two warriors, 2016 will be as unproductive and deadly as 2015.

A. Peter Bailey

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New head of major secular group is Christian (RNS) The Secular turnover and rumors of Coalition for America, behind-the-scenes board a lobbying group with wrangling. Its previous atheist, humanist executive director, Edwina and other nonbeliever Rogers, was ousted after member organizations, two employees were has hired a Christian accused of embezzlement in as its new executive 2014 and there is ongoing director. litigation involving her Larry Decker, 40, departure. She, too, was was raised in an hired for her outsider independent Baptist status as a Republican in church but now a community that tends to Larry Decker identifies as a “none” lean Democratic and liberal.

— one of the 23 percent One of Rogers’ of Americans who say they are achievements was establishing religiously unaffiliated, according state chapters of Secular Coalition to the Pew Research Center. Like to identify, encourage and support the majority of nones, Decker is not nonbelievers to run for local office. an atheist; he still identifies as a Some chapters have flourished — Christian, albeit a nominal one.

Arizona has a particularly strong “I was raised Christian but for chapter — and others have fizzled. years I have been unaffiliated Decker will have to deal with that. because I cannot reconcile my Decker comes to Secular Coalition values with traditional Christianity, with 20 years’ experience in including their concept of God,” Washington, D.C., including stints Decker told Hemant Mehta of the at the Global Fund, an organization Friendly Atheist blog in an interview that works to eradicate AIDS, conducted before his appointment tuberculosis and malaria. He was announced last week. spent eight years at the American “Right now, if I have to put a label Red Cross, where he worked with on it, I would say that I identify as government agencies, congressional an unaffiliated Christian. And like entities and nonprofits — all of which millions of people in our country, my the Secular Coalition would like to belief system continues to evolve and reach. is entirely personal to me.”

But first it has to reach the nones, That makes him specially qualified if it is to achieve its overall goal of to make the Secular Coalition, an fostering a “secular values vote” organization of 18 groups with a with the power of the Catholic or total of about 500,000 members, more evangelical vote. To do that, Decker impactful in Washington, D.C., and said, the coalition must focus not beyond, Decker told RNS. One of the on shared beliefs, such as the goals of his tenure will be to reach nonexistence of God, but on shared out to nones and persuade them to values. throw their political weight behind “We are looking for uniting an organization endorsed primarily values” such as freedom, equality by atheists, humanists and other and inclusion, he said. “These are nontheists. values we can use to unite diverse “Throughout my career, I have had groups and help them see how our to bring together organizations that candidates can help the secular would not necessarily work together,” movement. If we do this right, we can he said. “I can help us find that become an extremely powerful voting common ground and help to move bloc, one that will help protect the that mission forward.”

First Amendment freedoms of every Forward is where Secular Coalition single American.” wants to go. Its recent history has Reaction to Decker’s appointment been plagued by scandal, employee among Secular Coalition member

groups has been largely warm.

Outsiders have been confident, too.

“I love it,” said Phil Zuckerman, a professor of secular studies and author of “Living the Secular Life.”

“The bottom line is that (Secular Coalition) wants to make change, get things done, protect the separation of church and state and advocate for secular people and secular values, and the best person to do that is someone who is not anti-religion, per se, but rather, someone who shares their goals, has experience as a lobbyist and can get things done.

If that is an unaffiliated Christian, great.”

Writing for Mehta’s Friendly

Atheist blog, among the most popular in the crowded atheist blogosphere, J. T. Eberhard was more circumspect. He said he welcomes Decker but wonders why Secular Coalition felt compelled to seek outside the community of nonbelievers.

“I can see how Decker’s Christianity can immediately invalidate a bunch of lazy arguments against secularism (and how it helps get the SCA into the news),” Eberhard wrote Wednesday (Jan. 13). “But we don’t know this guy, and with all the recent strife at the SCA it will be hard for many to get enthused off the bat.”

Pastor Leonidas Young dies Former Richmond Mayor and area pastor Leonidas Young has died.

Young was the Senior Pastor and Founder of New Kingdom Christian Ministries on the Northside. “He was one that took time to train you.

He was younger than me, but he was a brilliant preacher," said Peter Young, New Kingdom Ministries Congregant.

“The whole church, we all will miss him,” said church member Diane Cuffee. “I’m gonna really miss him and my heart is saddened by it.”

Young’s good friend, Joe Morrissey was among the speakers reflecting on Young's impact on the community Sunday.

“Pastor Young was diagnosed in December and fought his battle largely out of the public eye. Very few people knew the severity of his illness. He never complained and instead, worried about others.

Indeed, Pastor Young expressed heartfelt prayers that his family, New Kingdom Christian Ministries family and friends would be comforted knowing that he had fought the good fight and was with his Lord," said Morrissey.

The 62-year-old recently ran for the 74th district primary for the seat to replace Joe Morrissey. Young also served as the mayor of Richmond from 1994 until 1996.

The late Leonidas Young In 1999 , he was convicted of peddling influence while mayor, mail fraud, and obstruction of justice.

He served nearly two years in federal prison. But In 2012, his civil rights were restored by thengovernor Bob McDonnell.

“Pastor believed in second chances and the value of redemption. After experiences some personal trials and tribulations in the 90’s, Pastor Young returned to Richmond, founded New Kingdom Christian Ministries, got his Civil Rights restored and ran for elective office. What a wonderful, positive and uplifting story," said Morrissey.

Young is survived by his wife Sonya, children Erika, Ariel, Leonidas III and his parents.

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last July to address five significant misdemeanors prior to July 1, 2008; priorities, including conduct a and of previous goals and * The offender was sentenced to 409 E. Main St. #4 (mailing) • 105 1/2 E. Clay review St. (office) subsequent outcomes, examining indeterminate sentences under the Richmond, VA 23219 cost of parole reform/abolition, Youthful Offender Act. 804-644-1550 (office) • 1-800-783-8062 the (fax) evaluating the best practices of Secretary of the Commonwealth ads@legacynewspaper.com other states, recommending other Stoney said the recommendations mediation strategies, and providing were the product of frank conversations that extended beyond The 27-member Commission on Ad Size: 6.3 inches (1 column(s) X 6.3 inches) recommendations to address public safety challenges. the issue of parole.

Parole Review established in July 1 Issue $88 Parole was abolished in Virginia They “transformed into a discussion to examine Virginia's 20-year-old 2 Issues - $176 in 1995. Since its abolishment, of whether our criminal justice policy that eliminated discretionary 3 Issues - $264 offenders are eligible for parole only system at-large has done enough parole for those convicted of Rate: $17 per column inch if they meet one of the following to rehabilitate and restore lives,” felonies in Virginia, has returned Discounted rate: $14 per column inch criteria: said Stoney. “I am pleased that our 23 recommendations to improve Upcoming run dates * The crime was committed prior to commission was in full agreement criminal justice in Virginia.

Jan. 13, 2016 January 1, 1995; that we cannot simply lock people up The commission, co-chaired by Jan. 20, 2016 * The offender committed multiple and throw away the key.” former Virginia Attorney General Secretary Levar Stoney Jan. 27, 2016 Mark Earley, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Hampton Sheriff’s Office Brian Moran, and Secretary Committed to Excellence of the Commonwealth Levar Stoney, recently issued its final recommendations to Gov. Terry NOW HIRING McAuliffe focusing on expanding Sheriff’s Deputies access to behavioral health services, STOKES ROAD (ROUTE 635) BRIDGE REPLACEMENT Part-Time diverting appropriate offenders away OVER MAGUS MILL POND DCJS Certified COURTS Security from the criminal justice system, Full-Time LPNS Sussex County and reviewing mandatory minimum Part-Time LPNS Willingness to Hold a Public Hearing sentences, good-time credits, Medical Assistant sentencing guidelines and relief for Part-Time Dentist Find out about the proposed replacement of the bridge on Route 635 Stokes certain offenders.

Part-Time Dental Assistant Road over Magus Mill Pond. The existing bridge on Stokes Road (Route 635) is The governor, a Democrat, Part-Time CDL Bus Driver 30 feet long and 20 feet wide and is currently posted for 10 tons weight limit. took immediate action on several IT Support Specialist The proposed project includes the construction of a new bridge with two 9-foot recommendations by including (With knowledge of WEB design) wide lanes and two 2-foot wide shoulders. The bridge will be closed during funding in his budget to expand construction, which is estimated to take nine months to complete.

Join us at our access to pre-trial services, mental Review the project information at the VDOT Hampton Roads District Office, Applicant Orientation Sessions! health and substance abuse services, 1700 N. Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434, 757-925-2500 or 1-888-723-8400, TTY/ and re-entry programs. The governor TDD 711, or at the VDOT Franklin Residency, 23116 Meherrin Road, Courtland, CIRCUIT COURT also proposed legislation that will VA 23837, 757-494-2476. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of 101 Kings Way provide relief for those impacted by appropriate personnnel to answer your questions. The environmental document Hampton, VA 23669 for this project will be a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE). The PCE and Fishback v. Commonwealth where the prelimiary plans will be available for review at the above locations prior to juries were not informed that parole TUESDAYS at 1:30 p.m.

January 14, 2016. had been abolished.

Jan. 26 The commission also recommended If your concerns cannot be satisfied, VDOT is willing to hold a combined location raising the felony larceny threshold, THURSDAYS at 3:30 p.m. and design public hearing. You may request that a public hearing be held by ‘ban the box’ for public employment, sending a written request to Mr. Ricardo Correa, P.E., Project Manager, VDOT, Jan. 21 & Jan. 28 1992 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23320 on or prior to January 29, and considering abolishing 2016. If a request for a public hearing is received, notice of date, time and place For additional Applicant Orientation mandatory minimum sentences. of the hearing will be posted.

Sessions, visit: hampton.gov/sheriff "We ... agree with the commission’s wide-ranging approach to restore In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 Please arrive on time dignity and improve public safety and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the Do not bring cell phones, weapons, contraband or children to meetings. proposed project on properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National by expanding substance abuse and Register of Historic Places is provided in the environmental documentation.

Equal Opportunity Employer mental health treatment, as well VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and as reentry programs and services," activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. noted the ACLU of Virginia in a For more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited statement. "These measures, if English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 757-925-2500 or TTY/ Read more adopted by the commonwealth, will TDD 711. online at greatly improve our criminal justice State Project: 0635-091-707, P101, R201, M501, B647 system.”

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‘People v. OJ Simpson’: Cuba Gooding Jr. calls it ‘Hardest role ... ever’

Ask Alma Wife’s spending out of control Dear Alma, I love my wife and we have a great marriage. She’s beautiful, funny, spontaneous and easy to get along with. I can handle her good and her bad except for one thing. She spends like crazy!

Her clothes fill up two closets in our home and extends to the basement, depending on the season.

She has shoes she’s never worn and clothes that still have the tags on them.

At some point we need to save towards our retirement and other obligations. I’m tired of living paycheck to paycheck to vacation back to paycheck. I’ve talked to her about it and she promised she’d stop her outrageous spending, but lately I’ve found bags of clothes in the guest room closet and the trunk of her car. Obviously, she’s still spending. I can also see the charges that continue to pop up on our credit card statement. I can’t believe she’s trying to hide what she’s buying now.

How can I insist that she stop spending short of threatening a divorce? I love my wife and I don’t want a divorce, be we can’t go on this way. Any suggestions?

Name withheld “For the Love of Money” ... you know I’m pattin’ my feet humming the O’Jays, right! It’s helping me get my mind fixed and ready to answer your question. Some say it’s the root of all evil, money that is, I’m not sure if I agree. I think people are the root of all evil and money is an accessory. What I also know foshow is, couples have a hard time collaborating when it comes to money…. and sex….sex and money, Honey, the more you get the more you want, that’s what a preacher once told me. But I digress.

An addiction to spending is a tough place to be. If she’s hiding bags as you say, I see it safe to assume, she’s lost control or she thinks you really

don’t mind her spending.

The two of you obviously need to start a household budget. You also need to discuss who will oversee it and how it will be determined. Will you put everything in one account, or will you opt for a mine-yours and ours bundle? There is no right or wrong way to do it. As long as you’re in agreement on what’s best for the two of you. Also agree to allow for spending money and you both have to stay within those allocated funds.

That part requires a commitment, a bond of trust that can’t be broken.

It won’t be easy, you two need a serious sit down. Lay all your facts and concerns on the table. This is not a scolding regarding her spending, but a joint discussion about your future. Figure out and be honest where she lands between overspending and compulsion.

If she’s a shopaholic, please, seek professional help. If she’s overspending because she thinks you guys have money to burn, it’s time to come up with a financial strategy.

There’s an amazingly thorough money management column, written

by Rodney Brooks for USA Today.

He also has a book on Amazon titled, Is a Million Dollars Enough? It would benefit you guys to check it out. Again, agree to write down your financial goals and commit to them.

I love that you stressed the love you have for your wife. Take a lesson from Rodney and learn new ways and methods, together, on how to manage your money. Good luck! ***** Want advice? E-mail questions to alwaysaskalma@yahoo.com.Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma *****

One of the most highly anticipated series of the new season is FX’s ‘The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story,’ the re-telling of the trial of OJ Simpson, based on the book ‘The Run for His Life’ by Jeffrey Toobin. The cast spoke poignantly about the challenge of bringing the real people to life in a panel at the Television Critics Assn. press tour in Pasadena, Calif.

“It’s the hardest role I’ve ever played,” said Cuba Gooding Jr., who portrays OJ Simpson.

He said, though, he had no desire to meet the man himself, given that he’s playing him as he was in 1994 -- “charismatic, flamboyant, braggadocious” -- and not as he is today.

“I had no desire to visit him in his present condition being incarcerated, being a shell of a man,” he said. “I have friends who are incarcerated and it breaks a man’s spirit. At some point you start to believe whatever reality, even if it’s not truth. If (executive producer) Ryan (Murphy) wants to do next season as OJ today and he casts me, than I'll sit with him.”

The series’ executive producers -- including Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Scott

Alexander and Larry Karaszewski -- agreed it wasn't necessary for any of their cast to contact the real-life people portrayed in the series.

Murphy recounted his experience on ‘Erin Brockovich’ with Julia Roberts, who delayed meeting the woman she was portraying until halfway through filming, and shared that with his cast, which included John Travolta (Robert Shapiro), Sarah Paulson (Marcia Clark), Courtney B. Vance (Johnnie Cochran), Sterling Brown (Chris Darden), David Schwimmer (Robert Kardashian), and Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Al Cowling).

David Schwimmer sought out the advice of Kris Jenner to help him better understand Robert Kardashian, who passed away in 2003. “She was incredibly generous and very open,” he said, offering insight about how religious he was.

‘He prayed every day, several times a day. For me, that really informed the character and helped me understand that decisions he made.”

Cochran died in 2005, but Vance said, “I took the pressure right off myself. I said I'm me, he’s him. I'm just going to do as much research as I

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(from page 10) can. I didn’t trap myself in the image of the iconic figure of him.”

The producers, too, decided to distance themselves. “We chose actually not to contact any of the people involved in the case,” said Jacobson. “We adapted Jeffrey Toobin's book which we greatly appreciated for character and context, and we weren’t seeking to make a docuseries.”

When it came to building the cast, the producers said they weren’t looking for “stunt” casting -- instead looking for the best actors for each role. Brown landed the key role of Chris Darden through an audition process -- and Travolta admitted it took him four months to be convinced to come on board, once he was assured it wouldn’t be a “guilty pleasure.” He was granted a producer title as added protection, he says, but never invoked its power.

“I was only doing it as an insurance method to assure that the product would be going not in a sensationalist way,” he said, “but in a way that communicated something to an audience that was enlightening and at the end of it, they would understand why the verdict ended up the way it did.”

Murphy said Sarah Paulson was the only one who was a “given” for the role -- “she didn’t have a choice,” he said. For her part, Paulson said, “I was elated and completely worried I wasn’t able to pull it off. But I trusted Ryan.”

Gooding says, “I knew I was on the right path when John Travolta said yes. We scored!”

Twenty years may have passed since the original trial, but the producers said the themes are still as relevant today as ever: the rise of reality TV, the 24-hour news cycle.

It's telling, for sure, that the series begins with the Rodney King verdict.

As much as the case has been well-documented, the producers did meticulous research in adapting Toobin's book for the screen, uncovering new details. “There was something in every script that was new to me,” said Murphy, singling out especially the sexism that Marcia Clark endured throughout the trial.

Actors Malcolm-Jamal Warner, from left, Sterling K. Brown, Sarah Paulson, John Travolta, Cuba Gooding Jr., Courtney B. Vance and David Schwinner participate in “The People v. O.J. Simpson” panel at the FX Networks Winter TCA on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. PHOTO: Invision And while they assert that it’s a drama, not a documentary, the producers assured reporters of the accuracy of the series. “I never worked on a project that had more legal vetting than this,” said Murphy.

“Every script has been gone over by five lawyers.”

The producers defended the appearance of the Kardashian kids in the early episodes. “We thought it’d be valuable just to have them there for a little sprinkling,” said executive producer Alexander. “They were emblematic of the beginning of this era, when someone like Kato Kaelin or Faye Resnick would become famous, and no one was really sure why they were famous.”

Added Murphy, “In the 10 episodes, there are over 400 scenes that were written and only four or five of them involve the Kardashian children, so I think that gives you a grasp on how important we felt they were to the story.”

The 10-part series ‘The People v.

OJ Simpson: American Crime Story’ premieres on FX on Feb. 2.

Oscar nods leave some upset The brutal frontier saga “The Revenant” leads the 88th annual Academy Awards with 12 nominations, while the acting categories were again filled entirely by white performers.

The strong showing for “The Revenant,” including a best actor nod for Leonardo DiCaprio, follows its win at the Golden Globes. It sets director Alejandro Inarritu for a possible backto-back win following his best-picture winning “Birdman” last year.

George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” followed with 10 nominations, including best picture. Ridley Scott’s sci-fi epic “The Martian” landed 7 nominations, including best picture, but no best director nod for Scott.

Eight films were nominated for best picture. The other five were: Tom McCarthy’s investigative journalistic procedural “Spotlight,” Steven Spielberg’s Cold War thriller “Bridge of Spies,” Adam McKay’s Michael Lewis adaptation “The Big Short,” the mother-son captive drama “Room” and the ’50s Irish immigrant tale “Brooklyn.”

Left on the outside were Todd Haynes’ acclaimed lesbian romance “Carol” and the N.W.A biopic “Straight Outta Compton.”

The acting nominees, which notably omitted Idris Elba for “Beasts of No Nation” and Benicio Del Toro for “Sicario,” gave the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences an awkward repeat of the “OscarsSoWhite” backlash that followed last year’s acting nominees.

Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs has since redoubled efforts to diversify the academy’s membership, and slated Chris Rock to host this year’s Feb. 28 ceremony.

Alongside DiCaprio, the nominees for best actor are: Matt Damon (“The Martian”), Michael Fassbender (“Steve Jobs”), Eddie Redmayne (“The Danish Girl”) and Bryan Cranston (“Trumbo”).

The best actress field is led by favorite Brie Larson for “Room,” along with Jennifer Lawrence (“Joy”), Cate Blanchett (“Carol”), Saoirse Ronan (“Brooklyn”) and Charlotte Rampling (“45 Years”).

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Va. NAACP: Delegate should not use slavery to justify abortion stance A Virginia lawmaker who likened slavery to abortion is now in hot water.

64th District Del. Rick Morris (R) said this week that slavery was the national sin years ago. Now, the lawmaker says that evil is abortion: “Every era has its evil, every era has its national sin, and the evil of our time is abortion,” he said.

Friday, the head of the state’s chapter of the NAACP came to the state capitol to condemn those remarks.

Virginia State Conference NAACP Interim Executive Director Jack Gravely said Del. Morris should not use slavery to justify his beliefs on abortion.

“It was unconscionable. It was

Jack Gravely duplicitous. It was demeaning. It was warping history,” Gravely said.

Gravely calls the speech a false juxtaposition between two completely different topics.

The delegate also argued that Black Lives Matter campaign promotes killing cops and destroying cities.

Gravely says that opinion is not rooted in reality.

There was applause following Morris’ speech, but those supporters have kept quiet following a volley of criticism.

Morris, a U.S. Navy veteran and attorney, also denounced the Black Lives Matter movement, saying it promotes the killing of police officers and the destruction of cities, and suggested abortion has replaced slavery as America’s “national sin.”

“Just as the abolitionists rejected the evil of slavery,” Morris said, “I rise to recognize the abolitionists who reject the evil of abortion.”

The speech, which drew applause in the majority-Republican chamber, prompted a wave of outrage among Democratic lawmakers and liberal groups.

“Speeches like the one we heard yesterday are a tactic which has long been part of the anti-choice

movement’s strategy of using inflammatory racial arguments and deceptive claims to villainize abortion in communities of color,” Del. Charniele L. Herring, D-Alexandria, said on the floor Friday.

“Delegate Morris’ comments do a disservice to the civil discourse that Virginians expect from their lawmakers and insult women by linking their reproductive health care choices with slavery as our ‘national sin’ and distort a decision that should be left between a woman and her doctor,” Del. Kaye Kory, D-Fairfax, said in a statement released Friday by the women’s health care caucus.

“It is both disappointing and disconcerting that in the opening days of the legislative session, House Republicans chose to focus on extremist politics and attack Planned Parenthood patients and supporters,” Cianti Stewart-Reid, executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, said in a statement released by the left-leaning group Progress Virginia.

Fitness Warriors graduates will lead efforts fighting chronic disease in high-risk communities After spending the past six months training, testing, and gaining practical experience leading fitness programs in Richmond communities with the highest rates of chronic disease, a class of 26 ‘Warriors’ graduated last week from the Fitness Warriors program, part of the Sports Backers’ ‘Keep It Moving’ initiative.

In only its second year, the Fitness Warriors program has grown since its inception in 2014. The first class saw 17 graduates, compared to the 26 participating in the current class.

In addition to over 50 hours of classroom training in the fundamentals of group exercise and community organizing, each Fitness Warrior has led free weekly classes in communities throughout Richmond. These classes have been held at a wide variety of venues, including churches, community centers, libraries, schools, and underserved housing communities in the cities of Richmond, Hopewell,

and Petersburg, as well as the counties of Henrico and Charles City.

The classes have allowed emerging fitness professionals to hone their skills while providing an essential resource to communities around Richmond that suffer from some of the highest rates of chronic disease in the region.

“This program offers a unique approach to addressing and battling the health disparities that result in high rates of chronic disease such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease in many of our communities,” said Danny Avula, deputy director of the Richmond City Health District, a founding partner of the Fitness Warriors program.

“The Fitness Warriors are leading the effort to provide fitness opportunities to communities that lack them, and they also motivate and support individuals and their families to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle, which can lead to

lasting change.”

The Fitness Warriors graduation ceremony will honor the hundreds of hours of free fitness classes organized by the Warriors in the communities where they live and work.

“It’s great to work with Anthem to prepare these community-based fitness trainers and advocates to

provide activity programs in the areas that need them most,” said Jon Lugbill, executive director of Sports Backers.

“We are excited to continue growing this program and building a team of Fitness Warriors to bring active living opportunities to every corner of our community.”

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Bill to protect workers from wage theft Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced H.R. 4376 the Pay Stub Transparency Act – legislation to protect American workers from the rampant problem of wage theft.

“Wage theft is all too common, especially among low-wage workers,” said Scott. “Given the prevalence of this problem, we must work to ensure that hardworking Americans have the tools necessary to fight back against the injustice of wage theft.

This legislation would do just that.”

In 2012, victims of wage theft recovered $933 million in stolen wages through complaints filed with federal, state, or local agencies or through private litigation, according to the Economic Policy Institute. But this staggering figure represents only a fraction of the total amount of stolen wages every year, which is estimated to be as much as $50

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The Pay Stub Transparency Act will: · Provide a uniform federal pay stub requirement, which will be much easier for employers that operate in multiple states to comply with than the current patchwork of varying state laws; · Require employers to provide information to employees who are not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime requirements, with their paychecks that explain how their wages are calculated, including whether they were paid overtime; · Give employees the right to inspect their employers’ pay records; · Provide a private right of action and financial remedy to employees whose rights to a pay stub or records inspection are violated; · Codify the legal presumption that if an employer fails to keep records of an employee’s pay, the employee’s own credible evidence and testimony about his or her pay is presumed to be true.

A study commissioned by the Department of Labor in 2014 estimated that there were over

Imprisoned ex-NFL running back Lawrence Phillips found dead in prison cell Lawrence Phillips, a star running back at Nebraska and first-round NFL draft pick whose pro career quickly unraveled amid disciplinary problems, was found unresponsive in his California prison cell on Wednesday, and officials said they suspect suicide. Guards at Kern Valley State Prison found Phillips, 40, and he was taken to an outside hospital where he died about 1:30 a.m., Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation spokeswoman Terry Thornton said.

Phillips went to prison in 2008 on a sentence of more than 31 years after he was convicted of twice choking his girlfriend in 2005 in San Diego and of driving his car into three teens later that year after a pickup football game in Los Angeles. He had been housed alone

600,000 weekly minimum wage violations in California and New York, representing 3.5 and 6.5 percent of covered, non-exempt jobs in those states respectively. These violations added up to $28.7 million in weekly lost income for California’s workers and $20.1 million in weekly lost income for New York’s workers.

On top of that, employers’ routine failure to provide pay stubs makes it extremely difficult to identify and prosecute these egregious wage violations.

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Hawaii baby born with unusually small head had prior Zika virus infection A Hawaii newborn born with microcephaly, an unusually small head, had been infected with the Zika virus. The case could be the first one reported in the United States linking the birth defect with the virus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that the baby recently born in Oahu was infected in the past.

“The mother likely had Zika infection when she was residing in Brazil in May 2015 and her newborn acquired the infection in the womb,” Hawaii’s health department said.

“Neither the baby nor the mother are infectious, and there was never a risk of transmission in Hawaii.”

The Zika virus has been in the news a lot lately in connection with microcephaly. Here are a few points to help you better understand it.

Why are we hearing so much about Zika?

Until recently, the Zika virus was not widely associated with the congenital brain condition.

But in the past four months, microcephaly cases in Brazil rocketed to 3,500, and 46 babies died. For comparison, there were only 147 cases altogether in 2014.

Health officials feared the jump may have something to do with pregnant women getting infected with Zika virus, which had also been spreading in Brazil.

Out of an abundance of caution, the CDC advised pregnant women last week to put off travel to select countries in South America, where the virus is currently spreading.

Researchers have not definitively nailed down the connection between microcephaly and the virus and need more studies to figure out the relationship, the CDC said. But the jump in microcephaly cases is alarming, and researchers are focused on the likelihood that there is actually a connection.

“That’s a pandemic in progress,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. “It isn’t as if it’s turning around and dying out, it's getting worse and worse as the days go by.”

Microcephaly is the underdevelopment of an infant's

Points to note on Zika The symptoms of Zika are similar to those of dengue and chikungunya, which are diseases caused by other viruses spread by the same type of mosquitoes.

If you have recently traveled, tell your health care provider when and where you traveled. Your health care provider may order blood tests to look for Zika or other similar viruses like dengue or chikungunya.

Treatment No vaccine or medications are available to prevent or treat Zika infections.

Treat the symptoms: Get plenty of rest Drink fluids to prevent dehydration Take medicines, such as acetaminophen or paracetamol, to relieve fever and pain Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen and naproxen, should be avoided until dengue can be ruled out to reduce the risk of hemorrhage. If you are taking medicine for another medical condition, talk to your healthcare provider before taking additional medication.

If you have Zika, avoid mosquito bites for the first week of your illness.

During the first week of infection, Zika virus can be found in the blood and passed from an infected person to another mosquito through mosquito bites.

An infected mosquito can then spread the virus to other people.

head, brain or both that usually occurs during pregnancy but can also occur shortly after birth. Until recently, a Zika virus infection was not commonly thought of as a possible cause.

The condition has also been attributed to problems in the formation of the skull, genetic issues, Down syndrome or a lack of oxygen to the brain, says the Mayo Clinic.

Drugs, alcohol and exposure to some chemicals during pregnancy can also contribute to an embryo suffering from microcephaly.

But there are also viral infections that can cause it, such as rubella and chickenpox.

The Zika virus is usually transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito -- a common culprit in infecting humans with viruses. The same insect passes on the viruses that cause dengue fever and yellow fever, the CDC said.

If the mosquito bites one infected

person, it can carry the virus to the next person and transfer the infection.

The Aedes mosquito lives mostly in subtropical and tropical areas but can survive in other climates, too.

It usually bites indoors, during the daytime, and prefers humans.

If pregnant women have to travel to areas where Zika is spreading, say, for a family emergency or unavoidable business, the CDC advises that they take common precautions to keep mosquitoes away, like using repellant or wearing long sleeves and pants.

Only about one in five people who get the virus break into symptoms, and they’re usually mild. They can include mild fever, rashes, pink eye and joint pain.

It’s the potential longer range effects that are slowly causing concern -- like this new fear that the virus infecting a pregnant woman could be connected to the baby

suffering from the microcephaly birth defect.

Researchers are also looking into a possible link between Zika and another neural disorder called Guillan-Barre syndrome, the CDC said.

GBS is a rare disorder that causes the body's immune system to turn on its nerves. It can start off with weakness and tingling. But it can eventually become a medical emergency, paralyzing the entire body. “Most people recover from Guillain-Barre syndrome, though some may experience lingering effects from it, such as weakness, numbness or fatigue,” according to the Mayo Clinic.

The CDC does not expect the virus to spread in the United States. You can thank air-conditioning, window screens and cold weather for that, things mosquitoes don't like.

The Aedes mosquito is present in many areas of the U.S. mainland, but if it were really dangerous to the population, there would be reports of widespread infections with other diseases that it spreads like dengue or chikungunya, and spates of these infections have been small and shortlived.

The CDC has confirmed just one case of an infection that occurred on U.S. territory, Puerto Rico.

There have been at least 22 imported cases recorded in the United States -- meaning that people traveled abroad and came back with the virus. Fourteen were recorded between 2007 and 2014.

At least eight more imported cases were confirmed by CDC in 2015 and 2016, and it is still running tests on specimens from returning U.S. travelers who became ill last year and this year, so that number could rise.

In Hawaii, which has a climate more agreeable to the mosquitoes, health officials are telling citizens to pay attention to CDC travel recommendations and, at home, to double down.

“Mosquitoes can carry serious diseases, as we know too well with our current dengue outbreak and it is imperative that we all Fight the Bite by reducing mosquito breeding areas, avoiding places with mosquitoes, and applying repellant as needed."

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Nelson, Glover to lead Henrico Board of Supervisors The Henrico County Board of Supervisors began a new, fouryear term last week by voting unanimously to elect Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson as chairman and Brookland District Supervisor Richard W. Glover as vice chairman for 2016.

The appointment marks Nelson’s first service as chairman since he became the board’s Varina District representative in 2012. He served as vice chairman in 2015.

In remarks to his colleagues, Nelson said he was humbled and honored to serve and pledged to work cooperatively with them and the county’s staff. He said he expected the board to spend much of the year focused on maintaining Henrico’s aging infrastructure, including schools, libraries, parks, fire houses and public utilities, while upholding its standards for government excellence and efficiency, known as “the Henrico way.”

“The challenge is before us, and we will meet it head on with all

Tyrone E. Nelson and Richard W. Glover deliberate speed,” Nelson said. “I can assure you that the board would not take any actions that would jeopardize the county’s coveted triple-A bond rating, which is shared by only 1 percent of all localities in the United States, or result in an

Louisiana Theater Shooter thanks man accused of S.C. black church slayings The gunman responsible for a deadly rampage inside a Louisiana movie theater last summer left a journal thanking the man accused of killing 9 Black people in a South Carolina church.

Police on Wednesday released a copy of 59-year-old John Russell Houser’s hand-written journal, in which he described Dylann Roof as “green but good.”

Police said Houser shot and killed two people and wounded nine others before fatally shooting himself inside an auditorium at The Grand 16 theater in Lafayette on July 23, 2015. Jillian Johnson, a 33-year-old musician and business owner, and Mayci Breaux, a 21-year-old student, died in the shooting.

In his 40-page journal, Houser laments the state of the U.S., calling

John Russell Houser it a “filth farm,” and he rants against the news media, national political figures, women, gays and blacks.

increase in our real estate tax rate, which has not been raised in 38 years and remains the lowest of any urban jurisdiction in the country.”

A native of the Varina District, Nelson is pastor of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Richmond. He also serves on a variety of governmental and community organizations, including the Richmond Region Tourism board of directors, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (RRPDC), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) board of visitors, Sports Backers

board of directors, Capital Region Workforce Partnership Consortium and Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of directors.

A native of Victoria and veteran of the U.S. Navy, Glover has amassed an extensive résumé of service on local, state and national boards, including current appointments to the Henrico Social Services Board and RRPDC. His prior service includes the Capital Area Training Consortium, Capital Region Airport Commission, Henrico Planning Commission, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden board of directors, Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, National Association of Counties, Virginia Association of Counties and Virginia Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.

Henrico’s board also includes Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton, Three Chopt District Supervisor Thomas M. Branin and Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon. Thornton and O’Bannon are beginning their sixth terms. Branin is starting his first term. He won election in November to succeed David A. Kaechele, who retired from the board after representing the Three Chopt District since 1980.

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Between the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement, the Rosenwald rural school building program proved to be a critical initiative in the effort to provide educational opportunities to African Americans in the South.

More than 5,000 Rosenwald Schools, including 367 in Virginia, were built during that time. However, today, it is estimated only 10–12 percent of these buildings remain standing nationwide. For the third year in a row, John Tyler Community College and Preservation Virginia will bring together people from all over the commonwealth who are interested in saving Virginia’s remaining Rosenwald buildings and their histories. Virginia’s Rosenwald Conference, taking place on Feb. 19, will feature presentations about the history of Rosenwald Schools; restoration projects and how some Rosenwald buildings are being repurposed; partnerships in the preservation effort; collections of oral histories; getting the community engaged; and much more.

Rosenwald School alumni and their descendants; students; community members; historical groups; researchers; preservationists and anyone who would like to learn about these ongoing local- and state-level efforts are invited to participate in the Virginia’s Rosenwald Schools Conference, which will be held at Tyler’s Chester Campus at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Admission is free, but those interested in participating must register in advance. To register or to learn more about the conference or the Rosenwald initiative, contact Dr. Alyce Miller, associate professor of history at John Tyler, at amiller@jtcc.edu or 804-897-4179, or Justin Sarafin, director of preservation initiatives and engagement at Preservation Virginia, at jsarafin@preservationvirginia.org or 804-648-1889 ext. 317.

Virginia’s Rosenwald Schools Conference is just one of the activities John Tyler Community College will hold in honor of Black History Month.

Guests from around the area will join the college for lectures, discussions, documentaries and more. All Black History Month events are free and open to the community.

Anticipating an unusually high turnout for the presidential primaries, the Chesterfield Electoral Board asked in October that Chesterfield County Public Schools be closed to students on March 1. School leaders agreed that the teaching-and-learning process could be disrupted at the nearly 50 schools used as polling precincts. With polls open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. March 1 and with the potential of 40,000 visitors in schools, Chesterfield County Public Schools agreed to cancel school for students on March 1, changing that date to a student holiday and teacher workday.

To make up the lost instructional time, early-release days previously scheduled for Jan. 27 and Feb. 24 were eliminated. Jan. 27 and Feb. 24 are now full instructional days for teachers and students. This change in the 2015-16 school calendar was first communicated to employees and parents via digital newsletters on Oct. 22.

The revised calendar is posted here: http://mychesterfieldschools. com/about/calendars/.

Jan. 26, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Chester, Moyar Hall, Library, M218 Transcribe-a-thon of Documents from the African American Narrative

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Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a constituent meeting to highlight GRTC’s plans for transit services in the region and to provide an update on the development of Eastgate Town Center.

The meeting will be held at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. Carrie Rose Pace, public relations manager of GRTC, and Joshua Rector, senior vice president of Bromont Development, will make presentations and answer questions. For more information, call 804-501-4208.

The 1st Precinct MPACT meeting will be held at EDI (East District Center), 701 N. 25th St, in the 1st floor conference room. There will be a MPACT conversation with Central Virginia Waste Management Authority’s Public Affairs Manager, Nancy Drumheller, who will discuss recycling opportunities and Community Wealth Buildings Administrative Project Analyst, Christina Mastroianni, who will give a brief overview of the Office of Community Wealth Building. The Richmond Police Department’s 1st precinct lieutenant, Jeremy Sayles and 1st precinct environmental officer, Harold Ford will also be in attendance to address any concerns that you may have. The event will wrap up with a Riverfront Park @ Sugar Pad presentation from the Department of Public Works, capital project manager, Donald Summers.

Visit the city’s MPACT website for updates. Call 804-646-3108 for more information. Light refreshments will be provided.

1.31, 10:15 a.m.

You are invited to worship with the First Baptist Church of Hampton, 229 North King Street, Hampton, on “Harvest Sunday”.

Rev. Matisha Dentu, co-pastor of Living Faith Christian Center in Newport News, will be the guest preacher. Attend for and inspiring, spiritual worship service and fellowship. Call 757-723-0988 for more information.

Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., Midlothian, Hamel Hall, H109 African American Registry of the U.S. Treasury: From Farmville to the White House. Presented by Mr. Darrell Tyler, lecturer, sociology, JTCC

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GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc.) will provide free, financial aid assistance to include the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on Mondays from 6-8 p.m. from January through March at the Belmont Library (3100 Ellwood Ave., Richmond.)

Call 804-527-7743 for more information or to schedule your hour-long appointment. More information is available at the GRASP website, www.grasp4va.org or www.richmondpubliclibrary.org.

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Black patients given cold shoulder in new study Could the color of your skin affect the medical care you get at the end of your life?

A new study published in the January issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management suggests that it might. The research shows that black actors who were asked to portray dying hospital patients received less compassionate care from real doctors than did their white counterparts.

Researchers recruited 33 hospitalbased doctors from western Pennsylvania and placed them in "high-fidelity" simulations in which they interacted with the actors, who read from matching scripts and exhibited the same simulated vital signs. Each "patient" was accompanied by another actor portraying a family member.

The doctors knew they were involved in a study, but didn't know what the researchers were looking for.

"Although we found that physicians said the same things to their black and white patients, communication is not just the spoken word," wrote Dr. Amber E. Barnato, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the study's senior author. "It also involves nonverbal cues, such as eye contact, body positioning and touch."

And that's where the doctors in the study let their black "patients" down, the research suggests.

When interacting with whites -explaining their health condition and what the next steps might be -- the doctors in the simulations tended to stand close to the bedside and were more likely to touch the person in a sympathetic way.

With blacks, the doctors were more likely to remain standing at the door of the hospital room and to use their hands to hold a binder -- a posture that could make them appear defensive or disengaged.

The researchers analyzed audio and video recordings of the interactions and gave each doctor a score for his or her nonverbal behavior. On average, the doctors scored 7 percent lower for their interactions with blacks than for their interactions

with whites.

Did the race of the doctor have anything to do with how he or she interacted with patients? Since most of the doctors in the study were white, it was impossible to tell.

But previous research, including a landmark 2003 study, has shown that communication between doctors and patients tends to be better when At left, the doctor (in dark pants) stands at the bedside of a white actor who is portraying a dying patient. At right, the doctor (in green scrubs) stands far from a black actor who is also portraying a dying patient.

they are of the same race.

The real question is what can be done to help blacks get better endof-life care in the real world and to eliminate other well-documented racial disparities in health care.

This new study may not only explain why many black patients say they experience discrimination in health care, Barnato said, but could also help explain why blacks are more likely than whites to choose extraordinary life-saving treatments over measures that are aimed at easing suffering, like hospice care.

That choice can mean needless suffering not just for patients, but also for their loved ones.

“When black and white patients receive more intensive treatment at the end of life than they prefer--for example in the ICU--it may result in various types of ‘suffering’--including post-traumatic stress disorder among the bereaved family members,” Barnato told The Huffington Post in an email.

Barnato said that self-awareness and compassion are key for reducing these disparities, and the ongoing national conversation about race could help.

It might be even more powerful if health care providers experienced “some kind of experiential learning,” Barnato said. “I wonder if having the doctors watch their own videos would be useful.”

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INVITATION FOR BIDS The Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority (HRHA) will only be accepting Sealed Bids at the Construction Office located at 811 West Pembroke, Hampton, VA 23669 for the time specified below for the following: Demolition of Virginia School of Deaf and Blind - IFB 16-001 PRE BID: February 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. – HRHA Construction Office, 811 West Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA BID DUE: February 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. – HRHA Construction Office, 811 West Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA Bid documents, including specifications, are on file and may be obtained by contacting the Construction Office at 811 West Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA, or calling (757) 727-1481. The plans and specifications may be examined at the Builders and Contractors Exchange in Norfolk, McGraw-Hill Construction in Richmond, or www.hamptonrha.com (Business Opportunities). Requests for Bid Documents to be mailed to the Bidder shall be made in writing and accompanied by a non-refundable check in the amount of $25.00 per CD or $100 for a complete hard copy with a pickup authorization and account number for a parcel delivery service. Checks shall be made payable to HRHA. Contractors submitting a bid must possess a valid Virginia Class A contractor’s license. A certified check, payable to HRHA, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and acceptable sureties in an amount equal to 5% of the bid MUST be submitted with each bid that exceeds $25,000. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required for all Contracts over $100,000. Certified Payroll will be required. This is a Section 3 project.

All requests for interpretation of specifications shall be by written request, sent via facsimile to (757) 727-1768 or emailed to ktaylor@ hamptonrha.com and dparrish@djginc.com. Any changes to this bid document will be issued as addenda, posted on the HRHA web Richmond Road site at www.hamptonrha.com and will be on& fileHampton in the Construction Department until bids are opened. All105 such addenda become 1/2 E. will Clay St.part of the contract and all bidders will beRichmond, bound by such addenda, whether VA 23219 or not received by the Bidder. Written questions must be submitted ten (office) • 800-783-80 (10) days prior to 804-644-1550 the closing date of the bid.

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