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A Moment in Black History No. 44: President Barack Obama
“Citizen?” by Hamilton Glass was featured at a thought provoking exhibition at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia last week. Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States. His story is described as the American story: values from the heartland, a middle-class upbringing in a strong family, hard work and education as the means of getting ahead, and the conviction that a life so blessed should be lived in service to others.
With a father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas, President Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961. He was raised with help from his grandfather, who served in Patton’s army, and his grandmother, who worked her way up from the secretarial pool to middle management at a bank.
After working his way through college with the help of scholarships and student loans, President Obama moved to Chicago, where he worked with a group of churches to help rebuild communities devastated by the closure of local steel plants. He went on to attend law school, where he became the first African—
American president of the Harvard Law Review. Upon graduation, he returned to Chicago to help lead a voter registration drive, teach constitutional law at the University of Chicago, and remain active in his community. He was elected the 44th president of the United States on Nov. 4, 2008, and sworn in on Jan. 20, 2009.
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Sen. Warner brings attention to hazards in military housing U . S. Sen. Mark R. W a r n e r r e c e ntly met with Se c r e t a r y o f t he Army Dr. Mark E s p e r a n d pressed him on w h a t t h e Army is doing to r e s o l v e s e r i ous hazards in m i l i t a r y h o u sing reported at s e v e r a l b a s e s in Virginia. A r ecent investigati o n b y R e u ters alleged signi f i c a n t p r o b lems in base hou s i n g s u c h as cockroaches, m i c e, mold and leaks , a n d d e s c ribed the difficul t y t h a t military familie s h a v e
encountered in getting “Our nation’s military the private management f a m i l i e s d e s e r v e b e t t e r than companies that own and t h i s . T h e y d e s e r v e s a f e and operate the housing to h e a l t h y h o u s i n g , f r e e f rom address issues posing health m o l d , l e a d , p e s t s , a n d o ther hazards for families living h a z a r d s , ” s a i d W a r n e r . “In in the homes. As part of o u r m e e t i n g , I t o l d S e c retary i t s i n v e s t i ga t i o n , R e u t e r s Esper that I expect the identified problems at Army to make improving several facilities across m i l i t a r y h o u s i n g c o n d i t ions the country, including Fort a top priority and hold Belvoir, Quantico, Oceana a c c o u n t a b l e a n y c o m p a nies Naval Air Station, and other w h o m a y h a v e p r o f i t e d off military bases in Hampton t h e m i s t r e a t m e n t o f m i litary Roads. families.” T:10.25”
In November, Warner sent a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis regarding the “unacceptable conditions” documented in the homes. In the letter, he demanded a briefing from the Defense Department on the current situation, as well as a plan from DoD to ensure the safety of military families residing in private housing moving forward.
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Free flu shots at Richmond City Health Department locations While they last, the Richmond City Health District is offering free flu vaccinations to the public. Health officials say it is not too late to get protection from the flu. Influenza illness frequently peaks in February and flu season can be active into April and May. Walk-in flu shots are available at the 400 E. Cary Street clinic for children age 6-months and older, and adults. Hours are Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free flu shots for adults only, are scheduled at the following health department Resource Centers: • Mondays – Creighton Resource Center, 2150 Creighton Road • Tuesdays – Gilpin Resource Center, 436 Calhoun Street • Wednesdays – Mosby Resource Center, 1536 Coalter Street • Thursdays – 1742 Clarkson Road, Apt. A Early indications are that this
Shelby Johnson named director of Community Corrections
flu season is milder than last year’s, but cases are starting to increase. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control estimated between 6 million and 7 million people have contracted the flu since the season began in October. Between 69,000 and 84,000 people have been hospitalized because of the flu across the country, according to the CDC. Even though the flu is considered widespread in Virginia, Richmond area activity has been moderate. However, that could change before the flu season is over. In addition to flu vaccination, other precautions to avoid getting the flu include frequently washing your hands, covering your coughs and sneezes into your elbow, and avoiding people who are sick. If someone does come down with the flu, they should stay home from work or school to avoid passing the virus to others. For more information about the free flu vaccinations offered by the Richmond City Health District, call 804-482-5500.
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Henrico County has appointed Shelby P. Johnson to serve as director of Community Corrections, effective Feb. 16. Johnson has worked for the program since 2000 and is currently a unit supervisor. She also has served as acting director following the recent resignation of Gary A. Hughes, the program’s director since 2016. As director, Johnson will be responsible for coordinating a program of local probation, pretrial supervision and related services as a continuum of community-based sanctions and services. Community Corrections has an approved budget of $1.6 million and 22 employees in fiscal year 2018-19. Johnson began her service in Henrico in 1998, when she was hired as an inmate classification officer in the Sheriff’s Office. She moved to Community Corrections two years later as a probation officer.
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The Afterlife of Jim Crow 1708 is pleased to announce the opening of “The Afterlife of Jim Crow”, a multifaceted exhibition of photography, historical research, and volunteer programming. “The Afterlife of Jim Crow” explores the restoration of East End Cemetery through the journalism, activism, and artistic perspective of Brian Palmer and Erin Hollaway Palmer. The Palmers moved to Virginia in 2013 to produce “Make the Ground Talk”, a documentary centered on a vanished black community near Williamsburg that was settled by formerly enslaved people. It was this project that led them to East End Cemetery, an African American burial ground in Henrico County that has suffered from decades of neglect. The Palmers are members of the Friends of East End, the volunteer group leading the reclamation effort, and are documenting the history and restoration of the cemetery. “The work of reclaiming this history, on the ground and in archives, has been transformative for us,” the Palmers say. “To find a grave marker that’s been buried under dirt and brush for more than half a century, and then to document it, is to add a page to African American history—and to our collective understanding of ourselves.” “The Afterlife of Jim Crow” opens a window into this years-long project. Photography, historical research, and journalism are brought together into a creative and artistic practice. The Palmers’ images
communicate the personal, tactile, and unexpected details made visible by the act of reclamation. In addition, the exhibition presents the growing online archive devoted to East End—the individuals buried there, the community they created, and the context in which they lived. Visitors will be able to interact with the website in the gallery space. Importantly, the exhibition also invites visitors to get involved in the restoration of East End, through hands-on volunteering
at the cemetery itself; through the East End Quilt Collective, an ongoing project with Oakwood Arts; and through the sharing of stories, documents, and information that enrich and expand the history of East End Cemetery and those laid to rest there. Brian Palmer is an independent journalist. Before going freelance in 2002, he served in a number of staff positions, including Beijing bureau chief for US News & World Report and correspondent at CNN. Palmer has taught at Hampton University,
University of Richmond, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and the School of Visual Arts, among others. In 2018, he was appointed to the board of directors of SVA. Erin Hollaway Palmer is an independent editor, writer, and educator. In New York, she was managing editor of Parade and National Geographic Adventure magazines. She now edits for a number of publications and nonprofits and volunteers as an adult literacy tutor.
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Nexus Services, Inc. puts plan in motion to expose racial practices Due to the recent spate of racist revelations in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Nexus Services Inc. plans to shine a spotlight on harmful racial practices and reveal the past record of its elected leaders. As part of this effort, Nexus has sent a signed letter from its CEO to every member of the Commonwealth’s House of Representatives, Senate, Governor’s office and cabinet. The letter contains three questions aimed to reveal whether any of these individuals, empowered by the public trust, have a history as galling as that of the current Governor and Attorney General, both of whom have admitted in recent days to wearing “blackface” make-up. The answers to these questions will be released publicly on a website created specifically for the effort, HealVirginia.com. “Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark R. Herring must resign due to their blatantly racist past behavior,” said Nexus Services CEO Mike Donovan “Mocking African Americans by wearing blackface has always been unacceptable and overtly racist. Even in the 1980s when Northam and Herring were in high school and college everyone knew that blackface was wrong. It was unacceptable then and its unacceptable now they must both resign immediately.” Donovan, who is the primary funder for one of Virginia’s largest civil rights organization, Derechos Humanos non-profit law firm that represents some of Americas most venerable people, has created this three-question survey in efforts to provide truth and transparency for every Virginia state elected official to respond to.
The three questions contained in the letter are as follows: • Question 1: Have you ever appeared in “blackface”, or any other costume mocking another race or ethnicity? If yes, please explain. • Question 2: Have you ever used a racial epithet or a derogatory term toward members of the LGBT community? • Question 3: Have you ever attended a meeting of any hate or extremist group as defined by the Southern Poverty Law Center?
Elected officials are given ample time to answer the questions. In addition to finding your elector’s answers to these questions at www.healvirginia.com, you can also use that website to report instances of racism from elected officials. All reports will be investigated and, if confirmed, reported. “I find it painfully ironic that the two states that have given us the most resistance were led by men who have either resigned in disgrace or are likely to do so
imminently. We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, which may seem like an obvious statement, but was far from during most of our American story. We have worked hard as a nation to heal old wounds, but as recent events reveal, we still have far to go. No healing can take place without transparency. As the saying goes; sunlight is the best disinfectant, and we aim for clean, productive and decent halls of power,” said Donovan.
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Should others retrieve their stones?
Chuck Richardson served on the Richmond City Council for 18 years. Among other race-related actions, he was the leading advocate for the placement of the Arthur Ashe statue on Richmond's Monument Avenue and he was the author of Richmond's 30 Percent Minority Set Aside program struck down by the U. S. Supreme Court in 1989. The LEGACY NEWSPAPER Vol. 5 No. 7 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
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As we ferret out truth from reality in the ongoing accusations against Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, where do we draw the line of guilt by elected officials on apparent acts of past racism? I could not help but feel sympathetic for Gov. Northam as he faced the inseparable barrage of attacks from friend and foe regarding the allegations of racial antics and disparaging deeds born of ignorance and a heritage of racial prejudice, oppression, and bigotry. What criteria do we use to determine whether the hideous blackface and Ku Klux Klanhooded images on his medical school year book page from 35 years ago are symptomatic of who he is now or whether he has changed? And how do we measure the validity of such change or whether it deserves our continued support or be rejected? Consider that nearly every White person over the age of 50 might be able to recall some instance of racism in which they may have indulged at the age of 25 or younger. Should we even consider the possibilities of change or automatically assume guilt as
obviously has been the case in this instance? I carry no brief for Gov. Ralph Northam's innocence. But I pose these questions merely to reflect upon the processes of our judgment. So, the question in my mind is rather about we than about he. Are we being logical, reasonable and fair in the processes of our judgement? Gov. Ralph Northam has demonstrated himself to be a fair and decent person with no known racist proclivities since we've known and elected him. But for this recent revelation, who would have thought it? Yet, in the controversy that is now national, his Virginia colleagues are calling for his resignation as if all of their hands are clean. For example, when I observed my friend and former Richmond City Council desk mate, now U. S. Sen. Tim Kaine, call upon Gov. Northam to resign, I was reminded of what I consider to be a moment of racial indiscretion in Kaine's career that struck me as deeply ironic.
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(from page 6) In 1999, when the city of Richmond was considering the placement of a permanent mural of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on the Richmond Flood Wall, a controversy erupted. This mural of a man who led the civil war on the side that would have maintained slavery and racial oppression was strongly opposed by the Black community. As his former colleague on City Council, I made a personal appeal to then Mayor Tim Kaine. I explained to Tim that White people seldom listen to Black people on such issues, but they would listen to him. And thus, he had an opportunity to teach how deeply offensive the symbols of Confederate generals struck into the souls of Black people in Richmond, the former Confederate capital and even across the South. Over the phone, I explained to him - in great details - the racist implications that Lee had that White people did not understand and that he might. Alas, Kaine ignored my plea and voted to support the racist symbol of Robert E. Lee on the Richmond floodwall as mayor of the City of Richmond - unforgivable for a man of good conscience. So, does Sen. Tim Kaine continue to support the symbol of Robert E. Lee?
Or has he changed? Do we hold Tim Kaine responsible for his past deed that had racist implications, or do we assume - based on his record - that he has more enlightened views that will now do good to benefit African-Americans? And how do we distinguish or draw a parallel between the circumstances of Sen. Tim Kaine and that of Gov. Northam? And how do we define fairness even if there is a gulf between the two situations? It is easy to jump on the bandwagon of critics, but much more difficult to be measured, patient, giving benefit of doubt as we judge. All of us make mistakes at the age of 25 and some of us change. How many of us know for certain who has changed and who has not? At any rate, it is human to err, but divine to forgive. I choose forgiveness and judge a man for what I know and see of him today not what I'm told or even observe - of the doubtful past. So, let those who are "without sin" cast the first stone at Gov. Northam. And as for those - including Sen. Tim Kaine - who have already throne their rocks, it is not too late to retrieve them.— Chuck Richardson
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Henrico Majestic Spirit returns for its third season Henrico PAL’s competitive dance team, Henrico Majestic Spirit is back on the scene— returning to claim its third title. The national champions recently competed for the first time this season at The One Dance and Cheer competition at the Richmond Convention Center. The team placed first and received their first national bid. C.L. Belle’s
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U.S. Senator Mark Warner (from page 2) In August, Warner – along with Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), David Perdue (R-GA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) – also pres sed Secretary Esper to address problems with lead poisoning affecting families at several Army bases around
the country, including Fort Belvoir. This isn’t the first time Warner has intervened on behalf of military families experiencing health hazards in military housing. Back in 2011, dozens of military families stationed in Norfolk
described problems with Lincoln Military Housing, one of the contractors identified in Reuters’ recent reporting. As of now, the affected families – experiencing issues such as leaks, mold, and infestation – recounted major difficulties in getting
the company or the Navy to take the complaints seriously. After Warner got involved, however, Navy brass and Lincoln executives pledged to improve their responsiveness, and the company took steps to address mold and other hazards.
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GRTC celebrates Black History Month In celebration of Black History Month GRTC honors AfricanAmerican individuals from the past and present, male and female, who have made an impact on Virginia’s history and progress. GRTC’s annual celebration grew from its longstanding on-bus tribute to Rosa Parks, who is most wellknown for her act of defiance on a Montgomery, AL bus on December 1, 1955 that changed the course of history. This year GRTC recognized the following individuals: Dr. Sarah Garland Boyd Jones (1866 – 1905) was one of the founders of the first hospital in Richmond allowing African American doctors to practice. As the first African American and woman licensed to practice medicine
in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dr. Jones called together a group of black physicians to create a close professional bond among physicians in the city and encourage scientific research. This group was comprised entirely of men except for herself. In October 1902, this group helped form the Richmond Hospital Association with the purpose of building a black-owned hospital that was staffed by black physicians, nurses, and technicians. The hospital developed a relationship with a nurse training school to help ensure the best patient care. In 1905 as a result of this relationship, the facility’s name was changed to Richmond Hospital and Medical College and Training School for Nurses, or simply Richmond Hospital.
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Marilyn West Today the facility is known as Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital. Dr. Jones was a pioneer in the medical field, a champion for civil rights, and a role model for future generations. Glenn “Nighthawk” Williams was an Operator at GRTC for more than 32 years. From a young age Glenn had the spirit of giving, a message instilled by his parents. During his tenure at GRTC, Glenn was known for his gifts, including distributing candy to riders on Valentine’s Day, Halloween and Christmas. These small gifts of service helped spread joy to many. Now retired, Glenn continues to uplift people through his community outreach and activism. He is most well-known for his alternate personas, including Superman and Dallas Cowboys Santa Claus, his own character creation that always sparks friendly conversation during the Holidays. Jackie Bradley Jr. is a hometown athlete signed to the Boston Red Sox as an outfielder in 2011. In 2013, he received his first World Series Championship title. Five years later, in 2018, Bradley received his second
World Series Championship title and was awarded the Rawlings Gold Glove Award in addition to becoming the most valuable player for the American League Championship Series. Bradley’s success comes as no surprise to his family, as he told them at age five he would be a professional baseball player. Bradley is the son of GRTC Operator Jackie Bradley, Sr. and recently visited GRTC after winning the World Series again. Marilyn West founded her namesake company, the M.H. West & Co., in 1991. This company, which specializes in management and education consulting, has successfully served more than 400 clients in its 28 years. West’s achievements extend to her service on numerous boards and committees, including Valentine Museum, Ferrum College, Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Black History and Cultural Center of Virginia, to name a few. More than a recognized model leader, West is also a respected artist with more than 300 unique pieces in The M2Arm Collection inspired by mathematics, public health science and nature.
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Bringing Back Hip-Hop: A Profile on Kendrick Lamar
Many know of the awardwinning rapper and songwriter, Kendrick Lamar. Whether you’re a fan yourself or know of him through his association with the producer Dr. Dre, the young artist truly has an interesting story to tell you. This profile on Kendrick Lamar is an intriguing look into what made this inspirational figure who he is today. Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born on June 17, 1987, in
Compton, California. His parents had moved to the Compton area from Chicago to escape the gang culture that was prominent in their lives. Though Compton also had some gang dealings, Lamar found himself being inspired by it instead of traumatized. He was a good student who enjoyed writing stories and poems; an interest that would later lead him to write lyrics inspired by the street life that surrounded him every day.
Although Lamar’s family was directly affected by the gang violence of the area, he still stood true to his morals and retained his thoughtful, softspoken nature. This strength of character would carry him to success in his career. In 2003, when Lamar was 16 years old, he began selling his first mixtape, “Youngest Head Nigga in Charge”, under the alias of K-Dot. This tape caught the interest of many in
the Southern California region and led to him signing his first record deal. He joined Top Dawg Entertainment, a highlyrespected independent label that helped filter talent to major labels. With the support of Top Dawg, Lamar went on to produce two more mixtapes, “Training Day” in 2005 and C4 in 2009. He also worked with other up and coming artists such as Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q.
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NN city manager names Jeff Johnson as city’s new fire chief City Manager Cindy Rohlf has announced her selection of Jeffrey S. “Jeff” Johnson for the position of Newport News Fire Chief. Johnson currently serves as Fire Chief for Salinas, California. In his new role, he will be responsible for an annual operating budget of more than $34 million, 11 stations, and a staff of 380. City Manager Cindy Rohlf said, “Jeff has a wealth of experience in fire and emergency medical services as well as emergency management and will be a tremendous asset to our City and our citizens. We are delighted to have him lead the extraordinary men and women of our nationally and internationally recognized Fire Department.” Johnson has over 30 years of increasingly responsible experience in EMS and fire service. He began his career in 1988 with the Grandview (Mo.) Fire Department as firefighter and paramedic. He moved to the Kansas City (Mo.) Fire Department where he progressed through the ranks from firefighter to Deputy Fire Chief before being named Fire Chief for the City of Salinas. Johnson has served as an adjunct college instructor in disaster management and fire science and has authored several publications for industry organizations. “I am excited and humbled to be joining the Newport News Fire Department,” Johnson said. “I look forward to working side by side with the men and women serving our community. The greatest asset of any organization is the people, and I will work hard every day to ensure they have the tools, skills, and safety they need to protect our citizens and visitors.” Johnson holds an associate’s degree in Fire Science from Metropolitan Community College of Kansas City, a bachelor’s degree in fire management from Columbia Southern University and a master’s degree in public administration from American Public University. Additionally, he has earned the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) certification from the Center for Public Safety Excellence as well as the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification. He will begin his new position on February 25 with an annual salary of $170,000.
(from page 11) With the release of his fourth mixtape, “Overly Dedicated”, in 2010, Lamar retired the K-Dot handle and began producing music under his own name. As the artist become more popular, he began to collaborate with higher-profile artists such as Lil Wayne and The Game. This success caught the attention of Dr. Dre (one of hiphop’s most influential producers) and he decided to become a
mentor to the young rapper. Dr. Dre proceeded to sign Lamar to his independent record label, Aftermath Entertainment, and gave him the opportunity to work along more established stars in the genre. When Lamar was named “Hottest MC” of 2012 by MTV, more doors opened for the young artist. This honor led Lamar to work with various other artists who shared
the title. One specific collaboration to note is his work with Big Sean; he captivated the critics with the verse he rapped in the song “Control.” Though the song was a product of another artist, critics couldn’t help but notice the way Lamar delivered the verse. The lyrics, as well as the way the artist rapped them, gave off a vibe that was often described as reminiscent of the classic hip-hop era.
Not one to stop at reviving classic hip-hop, Lamar went on to make history in 2018 when he won a music Pulitzer prize for his album “DAMN”. This feat not only made him the first person to win the award for a hip-hop album, but the first artist to win for music that wasn’t classical or jazz. At the current age of 31, these achievements are just the beginning for this young star.
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TV One's longest-running and awardwinning documentary series UNSUNG continues its stellar run with eight new episodes debuting on Sunday, March 3 at 9 p.m. ET/8C. The second season of the network's edgy docuseries UNCENSORED, which gives unprecedented access to pop culture figures, follows with premiere episodes at 10 p.m. ET/9C. UNSUNG celebrates the lives of trailblazing musicians whose full stories and journey have yet to be explored. This season promises memorable stories of influential artists including R&B heartthrob Lloyd, 90s songstress Adina Howard, 80s family band The Jets, singer/songwriter Shirley Murdock, house music legend Crystal Waters, crooner Glenn Jones, vocalist Kenny Lattimore and contemporary gospel musician Tasha Cobbs-Leonard. Through first-hand accounts, interviews with family and friends, and archival
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UNSUNG is narrated by actor Gary Anthony Williams and is Executive Produced by Arthur Smith and Frank Sinton of A. Smith & Co. Productions. Mark Rowland is Executive Producer. For TV One, Jason Ryan is Executive Producer in Charge of Production, Donyell McCullough is Senior Director of Talent & Casting and Robyn Greene Arrington is Vice President of Original Programming and Production. UNCENSORED is produced for TV One by Eric Tomosunas (Executive Producer), Keith Neal (Executive Producer), Paul Hall (Showrunner), Jay Allen (Supervising Producer) and James Seppelfrick of Swirl Films. For TV One, Jason Ryan is Executive Producer in Charge of Production, Donyell McCullough is Senior Director of Talent & Casting and Robyn Greene Arrington is Vice President of Original Programming and Production.
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MAGIC OF THE MOTHERLAND: MYTHS AND FOLKTALES OF AFRICA Chesterfield County Public Library will host Magic of the Motherland: Myths and Folktales of Africa. Story teller Justin Leak will highlight the diversity of cultures in Africa in an interactive performance. The program is scheduled three times. •Saturday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-noon, Enon Library, 1801 Enon Church Rd, Chester. Registration begins Saturday, Jan. 26. •Monday, Feb. 18, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Rd, North Chesterfield. Registration begins Monday, Feb. 4. •Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., North Courthouse Road Library, 325 Courthouse Rd, Richmond. Registration begins Saturday, Feb. 9. The program is part of a series of events commemorating Black History Month. For more information and to register, visit library.chesterfield.gov
BLACK FACTS High School Competition The community is invited to come to support and encourage our youth! How well do you know Black history? Students from area high schools will participate in the first Black Facts competition. This program is presented in partnership with the Henrico County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. The program is free for audience members.
Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a constituent meeting Wednesday, Feb. 20 to share Henrico County’s State of the County address and provide updates for the district. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. Thornton will be joined by County Manager John A. Vithoulkas. For information call (804) 501-4208.
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Feb. 23 NAACP FOUNDERS AND MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION LUNCHEON The Richmond Virginia Branch NAACP will sponsor a Founders and Membership Recognition Luncheon on Saturday, February 23 noon- 2:00 p.m. at The Grace Center located1302 Victor Street, Richmond, Virginia 23222 connected next to Fifth Street Baptist Church. The guest speaker will be Rev. F. Todd Gray, Pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. This year’s theme, “Preserving the Past…..Forging Towards the Future” acknowledges the history of the NAACP and motivates us to continue to focus on the vision and mission, as we face the challenges within our community and our country. This year’s honorees are Mrs. Annette Gordon, Former Vice President, Treasurer and Life Membership Chair, Mr. Melvin D. Law, Former President and William Lomax, Parliamentarian(posthumously). For information and tickets, please call (804) 337-0698 or (804) 677-7340.
THEATRE AND DANCE INITIATIVE The University of Richmond has launched a new program to make theatre and dance more accessible. The Department of Theatre & Dance in partnership with the School of Arts & Sciences introduces “UR Free Theatre & Dance,” a free performance series that showcases student talent. Upcoming events include: •Feb. 7-10: Production Studies III Showcase, “Rapture, Blister, Burn” •Playwright Gina Gionfriddo dissects modern gender politics in this comedy, in which two women choose opposite life paths after university. •March 1-3: University Dancers 34th Annual Concert, “In/Motion” •This University Dancers’ contemporary concert features the works of innovative and talented choreographers, in addition to live music and vibrant costumes. •April 18-21: “Caroline, or Change” •This musical, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, with music by Tony Awardwinner Jeanine Tesori, is a playful, funny, and deeply moving portrait of America on the cusp of momentous social change in 1963.
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