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Today Is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects Black people around the world, with Black women in particular becoming infected at an alarmingly increasing rate. Read More
Celebrating Remarkable Women During Women’s History Month
Post by Miss Community Clovia in National on Mar 10, 2010 at 10:54 am
This week marks the 35th commemoration of International Women’s Day (Monday), celebrated by the United Nations. This year’s theme is “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, Progress for all.” Read More
VCU Police Searching For Missing Student
Post by Miss Community Clovia in The 804 on Mar 9, 2010 at 3:06 pm
VCU Police still searching for a 22-year-old student last seen on campus Read More
Anti-Discrimination Forums Draw Hundreds At VCU
Post by Miss Community Clovia in The 804 on Mar 9, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Hundreds of people attend several forums set today with a purpose to help raise awareness for keeping anti-discrimination policies at public schools in Virginia, especially when it comes to sexual orientation. Read More
Census Forms Give Multiracial Americans More Options
Post by Miss Community Clovia in National on Mar 4, 2010 at 10:46 am
There’s always been a lot of debate, especially within the Black community, about how bi- or multiracial people should identify themselves. Some adhere to the old “one-drop” rule, saying that no matter what other races are in your ancestry, if one of those races is Black, then you’re Black. Read More
Check out "Miss Community" Clovia Lawrence at the 1st Annual Young Adult Police Commissioners "Get Smart, Teen Forum" on February 26, 2010 at the Richmond Police Academy. Chris Brown was a panelist on Male Empowerment. Read More
Help celebrate Women's History Month and nominate a "Strong Sister" in your community. Let us shine the spotlight on the 'real super women' all month long! Read More
Sexual Orientation Sought In Anti-Bias Policy
Post by Miss Community Clovia in The 804 on Mar 1, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Sen. A. Donald McEachin, D-Henrico, sponsored the bill that would make bias based on sexual orientation part of the state’s anti-discrimination policy. Read More
Chile Quake Death Toll Over 700
Post by Miss Community Clovia in National on Mar 1, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Police fired tear gas and imposed an overnight curfew to control looters who sacked virtually every market in this hard-hit city as Chile’s earthquake toll surpassed 700. President Michelle Bachelet promised imminent deliveries of food, water and shelter for thousands living on the streets. Read More
The Richmond area dodged a snowstorm yesterday, but a bigger one could be on the way. Read More