Social Justice Film Series hopes to provide purpose to moviegoers
While it may appear that Richmond’s 2006 spring cinema offerings vary only between one male comedian disguised as an old woman versus another, VCU’s first Social Justice Film Series provides a viable and free alternative.
Spanning from February through the beginning of April, the five-part film series features documentaries with compelling human rights issues presented by their creators – local filmmakers and various professors from around Virginia.
Student performer brings ‘natural talent’ to VCU
Ta’Wane Watkins is a new talent among the VCU community with a classic presence.
The 22-year-old singer from Surry County is emerging with his own unique sound, and he brings with him the impressions of musicians like Usher and Musiq, or Stevie Wonder and the Isley Brothers.
The CT hits the streets: Same-sex marriage in Virginia
Q1: Virginia senators passed an amendment 28-11 in the General Assembly that would prohibit same-sex marriages in Virginia. If passed at the House level, how important do you think it would be to Virginians? Q2: How do you think attitudes toward same-sex marriage will change in five years? Q3: If the amendment is passed, how do you think gays will be affected? Q4: A passed amendment would also prohibit civil unions between same-sex couples.
Fawley defense to hire experts
MATHEWS, Va. – Attorneys for an amateur photographer charged with killing a Virginia Commonwealth University student were given permission Wednesday to hire a computer expert and private investigator.
Mathews Circuit Judge William H. Shaw III granted the defense team a maximum of $7,000 to pay for the experts to help them defend Benjamin Fawley on second-degree murder charges in the death of 17-year-old Taylor Behl.
Maymont bears euthanized after bite
Two black bears were euthanized after one of them bit a four-year-old boy at the 2-acre bear habitat at Maymont Park last week.
The child’s parent took the boy into a restricted area by climbing a fence so he could feed the bear an apple.
After the bite occurred, park officials were not sure which bear had bitten the child, so after three hours of deliberations they decided to destroy both animals in order to test them for rabies.