History and diversity: VCU commemorates 50 years with symposium
Emma North Contributing Writer Zach Armstrong Contributing Writer Earlier this year, a New York Times article drew comparisons between today’s cultural and political turmoil with that of 1968 — coincidentally the year two institutions merged to create VCU. When the Wayne Commission Report combined the Medical College of Virginia and the Richmond Professional Institute to […]
Unpresidented disrespect: Trump vs. the media
Margaretta Sackor Contributing Writer Journalism is my passion. However, it is not the most popular field. In my career, I am prepared to experience resistance and resentment from those in positions of power because my job is to tell the truth — and ultimately be an enemy of “the man.” What I can’t tolerate is […]
Press Box: Play like a girl
From a young age, I found myself glued to the TV screen during the Summer Olympics. I eagerly anticipated and grew up watching performances by super-humans like Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt; it was almost guaranteed they would break records or leave a mark on modern sports history. During the 2000 Summer Olympics, at the […]
Pedalling from past to present: Richmond bike culture on display
The approaching bike race is bringing to light the Richmond community’s growing bike culture, which is rooted in the city’s history.
Cornel West Comes to VCU, Revisits Richmond’s Cruel History
In a Sept. 3 speech at VCU’s Siegel Center, prominent black activist and scholar Dr. Cornel West discussed a slew of topics under the umbrella of the racial, economic, and political state of the country.
Minority culture still missing from textbooks, classes despite achievments
American history books addressing social issues, written by historians for high school curriculums, fail to adequately represent minority culture.
Tech massacre, as told in government emails
Then-Gov. Tim Kaine had just arrived in Tokyo for a trade mission. Back in Richmond, it was Monday morning. Bill Leighty, Kaine’s chief of staff, wrote an email to members of the governor’s inner circle at 8:48 a.m.: “There is a preliminary and unconfirmed report that a student was shot and killed on the Virginia Tech campus this morning. Campus Police have reportedly called in the VSP to investigate.”
Out RVA campaign signals change, makes history
The river city made civil rights history last month when Richmond became the first city to ever “come out of the closet,” shortly before the 20th anniversary of LGBT History Month began on Oct. 1.
Follow-up on “You did not build the city of Richmond”
In the column, “You did not build the city of Richmond,” a few very vocal individuals insisted that my column was somehow petty and inaccurate because I stated that slaves built the city of Richmond.
To them, I offer no apology. I was and am correct.
You did not build the city of Richmond
The first time, I wasn’t sure I read the shirt right. Maybe it was a Jefferson Starship reference, and it could be just that. But context matters and seeing two white students wearing VCU shirts with the words “We built this city” is frustrating, to say the least.