GRAPEVINE: Interesting Possibilities for NFK

GRAPEVINE: Interesting Possibilities for NFK

By Jeremy Bender   A source who wishes not to be identified but certainly within the-know of what’s moving and shaking behind the scenes recently revealed some interesting possibilities in Norfolk’s downtown. Bold move #1: Developer Buddy Gadams will likely...
Feelin’ the ViBe in Virginia Beach

Feelin’ the ViBe in Virginia Beach

By Jeff Maisey   Business owners and supporters of the emerging ViBe district in Virginia Beach paraded through the 17th to 19th Street corridor to celebrate its November First Friday event and the unveiling of a mural fence on 18th Street. Among the participants...
The Trouble with ‘the N-word’

The Trouble with ‘the N-word’

By Tom Robotham   Let’s talk about the word “nigger.” It’s been in the news, after all, ever since a Newport News history teacher was suspended late last month for saying it in class. In case you missed the story, the teacher was trying to explain why some people...
Stop the Violence

Stop the Violence

By Michael Muhammad   Police turns dog loose on black female college student. Unarmed black male shot and killed by police officer. Black woman dies in police custody under suspicious circumstances. Black male hanged by noose reported as suicide questioned by...