As a participant in one of the six town hall meetings hosted by Mayor Paul Fraim and held across the city last fall, I received a copy of the summary via mail last week. Entitled "A Report to the Community," this glossy 15-page booklet compiled the information discussed by the 718 participants. The questions were … Continue reading Norfolk Town Hall Meetings
Author: Vivian J. Paige
A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!
On Drake
A few things have happened in the past week or so regarding my Congressional representative, Thelma Drake, that require mention. First there was the incident at her Virginia Beach office. I don't have a clue as to whether the decision to pretend that the office was closed was hers or that of her staff but … Continue reading On Drake
Thurmond’s family owned Sharpton’s
This must be a shock for all concerned: Genealogists have found that civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton is a descendent of a slave owned by relatives of the late Sen. Strom Thurmond, a newspaper reported Sunday. The newspaper reporting the information is The New York Daily News, which hired Ancestry.com to do the … Continue reading Thurmond’s family owned Sharpton’s
The local state of Black America
Interesting article in today's Virginian-Pilot in which local black executives are interviewed. Some highlights: Still, relatively few blacks sit on the highest rungs of most local companies: Two of Norfolk Southern's 24 vice presidents - Wimbush and Terry Evans - are black. At Northrop Grumman Newport News shipbuilding, one of 16 vice presidents - Veasey … Continue reading The local state of Black America
The Pulpit Speaks: July 21, 1956
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. And now continuing our theme, "Facing up to life," we find ourselves dealing with another one of the sayings commonly known as the beatitudes. This one reads: "Blessed are the meek, for they … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 21, 1956
HB 3202 Conference report
I have the report. Total funding in package is approximately $1.5 billion a year, from the following: Statewide revenue stream $760.9 million in the first year: General fund - $500 million 1/3 insurance premiums - $109.8 million Increase DMV registration fees by $10 -$62.4 million Collect fees from abusive drivers - $57.5 mil Heavy truch … Continue reading HB 3202 Conference report
On live blogs
There has been some talk in the blogsphere of live blogging by elected officials. The comparisons to podcasts, videocasts and radio have been raised. The question is: do live blogs serve a purpose? I believe the answer is a resounding yes. Live blogs are not perfect, but then neither are any of the mediums. Live … Continue reading On live blogs
On Hardaway
Today's Virginian-Pilot contained a reprint of this Leonard Pitts article on homophobe Tim Hardaway. In case you missed it, here's what Hardaway, a former NBA player had to say on a radio show last week: "You know, I hate gay people, so I let it be known," Hardaway said. "I don't like gay people and … Continue reading On Hardaway
American Idol results
Amy Krebs was quite forgettable, Haley Scranto was just a so-so singer, Rudy Cardenas had horrible enunciation and Paul Kim just picked the wrong song to sing. I really thought Sanjaya was going and was surprised that he was 4th among the boys. Guess he has a lot of teenage girl appeal - it certainly … Continue reading American Idol results
Happy Birthday, Mama!
Today is my mother's 86th birthday (click to enlarge photo). Although I didn't get a chance to visit with her, I did send some flowers and chatted on the phone. Mama said she had a good day, which is always a good thing. My mother did a heck of a job raising eight kids while … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Mama!
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