Richmond Free Press seeks to empower the African American community by contributing to the balance of news reporting and commentary in the Richmond, Virginia area

Mar 20, 2025 · Richmond Free Press seeks to empower the African American community by contributing to the balance of news reporting and commentary in the Richmond, Virginia area

Mar 13, 2025 · Lawmakers, activists demand reform at Red Onion prison protest George Copeland Jr. | 1/9/2025 6 p.m. Nearly 40 people, including residents, prison justice advocates …

Mar 21, 2025 · Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training Henrico County native embraces new life in Ghana’s Eastern Region African Americans turn to Ghana …

5 days ago · Budget ideas, housing grants take center stage at council meeting George Copeland Jr. | 3/27/2025 6 p.m. Richmond City Council convened Monday to review the city’s spending …

Local civil rights legend ‘Fergie’ Reid turns 100 Victoria Ifatusin | 3/20/2025 6 p.m. Trailblazing politician William “Fergie” Reid turned 100 years old on Tuesday, and his impact and influence …

4 days ago · Mayor Danny Avula made several key commitments to Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities on Tuesday evening, pledging to explore a Gun Violence …

3 days ago · Our Mission The mission of the independent, prize-winning Richmond Free Press is to empower its readers by contributing to the balance of news reporting and commentary in …

4 days ago · In the final year of his tenure, Gov. Glenn Youngkin carried out his duty to sign, veto and amend hundreds of bills handed to him by the Democratic-controlled legislature for the …

Jan 16, 2025 · The long-term effects of Richmond’s recent water crisis dominated discussion at Monday evening’s Richmond City Council meeting, as city officials promised accountability …