Former Massachusett’s governor Mitt Romney is the top contender for the GOP presidential nomination following Tuesday’s primaries. Romney with into the primary with 698 delegates and swept all five states -New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Connecticut. However, he must still work hard to win the 1,144 delegates to formally secure the nomination. Mitt Romney […]
On this week’s “You Heard It First” with Richmond Mayor Jones & Miss Community Clovia, we discuss “The Healthy Richmond” Health Expo. For more information visit www.richmondgov.com [ooyala code=”VpZDdjNDqzHiMHvKxSY7zrwtXQGVYHAT”] RECENT HEADLINES: Miss Community’s “Clo-ism” For the Day: Grow or Slow Life Sentence Given in Bobby Tillman Death The 3rd Annual Gospel Music Fest with The Belle Returns to Richmond, […]
If you were convicted of a felony and would like to start the process of getting your rights restored get information here. Please obtain copies of your sentencing orders and proof that you have paid all fines and restitution -then start the process. For more information, go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website at […]
This is a great day to be alive, in spite of what it looks or feels like today. Just know that you have received the greatest gift and that is life. Life is meant to grow you and not slow you. If you are trying to go and they are trying to slow you, repeat after […]
Sandford, Florida police chief Bill Lee stepped down temporarily on March 22 amid allegations that he didn’t handle the Trayvon Martin case fairly by not arresting George Zimmerman following the shooting on February 26. The state’s commissioner voted 3-2 to reject Lee’s resignation. According to the Associated Press, “the majority blamed the uproar surrounding Martin’s death […]
The Obama campaign in Virginia will officially launch African Americans for Obama on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Obama for Virginia events will include an African American women’s roundtable in Alexandria, beauty salon and barber shop outreach in Richmond and a Danville community meeting. Hampton Roads area supporters will hold a policy roundtable in Hampton, followed by an […]
First Lady Michelle Obama announced as part of her Joining Forces initiative, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 4th Annual “Business Steps Up: Hiring Our Heros” that a range of businesses plan to hire 100,000 veterans and military spouses by 2014. Please read the good news here at http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/11/10/100000-new-jobs-veterans-and-military-families Governor Bob McDonnell recently said he […]
It’s tight but it’s right! This is a great day to be alive so live it. So give it, share it and most of all, love it. This is my “Clo-ism” for the day. RECENT HEADLINES: Miss Community Clovia’s 5th Annual “Send-A-Kid To Camp” Radiothon Oscar Winner Jennifer Hudson called as first witness in the Murder trial […]
Governor Writes: “I remain very concerned about the affordability of post-secondary education for the young people of Virginia…..I need your leadership now in holding down in-state tuition and fee increases.” RICHMOND – Following General Assembly passage of a biennial budget that provides over $230 million in new funding for Virginia’s higher education system, Governor Bob […]
It’s tight but it’s right! Your haters while you are humble will come after you and stumble. Take the Faith stand today. I tried it ! I tested it! It’s true! This is my “Clo-ism” and I’m sticking to it. Miss Community Clooovia RECENT HEADLINES: Kirk Franklin Announces Plans for Upcoming Fall Tour “The King’s Men” George […]
Timothy Michael Kaine was born on February 26, 1958. During his time in office, Kaine has held multiple positions. They include, the 76th Mayor of Virginia (1988-2000), the 38th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (2002 –2006), the 51st Chairman of the Democratic National Committee ( 2009 –2011) and the 70th Governor of Virginia (2006-2010). During Kaine’s term for Mayor […]
You may carry the sickle cell trait and don’t know it. Sickle Cell Disease is a dominant African American disease with no cure. Get updated, educated and tested. Join the Unity Ride for Sickle Disease on Saturday, May 5, 2012. All proceeds to benefit the Sickle Cell Association of Richmond-OSCAR. RECENT HEADLINES: Kirk Franklin Announces […]