Category: Norfolk

Another view on the apology

I received the following via email from Pat Morton, a long-time resident of Norfolk. With her permission, I share her perspective with you. I have lots of stuff going on in my head about this. I don't know if I've ever told you this, but at 54 years old I am old enough to remember … Continue reading Another view on the apology →

OTR: 01/21/07

This Sunday’s On the Record features Virginia Beach Planning Director Bob Scott, who assumed that role in 1975 and is retiring next week. The segment looks at the growth of the city and the region over that period of time and what lies ahead for his successor. Also on tap is a discussion of this … Continue reading OTR: 01/21/07 →

Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonite

A quick reminder that it's the third Thursday and that means it's Drinking Liberally night. You don't have to drink or even be liberal to come.  The gathering is from 5-7pm upstairs at The New Belmont.

MLK Day Part 2: Norfolk March

I joined the throng of people gathered at City Hall for the annual Martin Luther King Day March. There were a number of groups gathered for this event, including several of the Greek organizations. I saw the Alphas, the Ques, the Deltas and the AKAs. Civic groups also turned out, some representing neighborhoods, and others, … Continue reading MLK Day Part 2: Norfolk March →

MLK Day Part 1: Community Leaders Breakfast

I attended the 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Leaders' Breakfast sponsored by the Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc. Each year, the colleges and universities in the area take turns hosting the event. This year, it was the turn of my alma mater, Old Dominion University. Although the event is held at … Continue reading MLK Day Part 1: Community Leaders Breakfast →

Quick Update

A bit busy around here today. Quick update on a few things: SB 840 - the subcommittee voted to pass this yesterday and it is now in the hands of the full  Senate P&E Committee. Things to do on MLK Day- I attended the  Community Leaders Breakfast and the March. I have audio from the … Continue reading Quick Update →

MLK Memorial Speech

In May 2004, I was the speaker at the Mother's Day March for Peace in Norfolk when the march stopped at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. I was asked to speak on the topics of racial and economic justice and nonviolence. Below is the text of that speech. Good afternoon. It is good to … Continue reading MLK Memorial Speech →

Riddick recall off the table – for now

The effort to recall Vice Mayor and Ward 4 Councilman Paul Riddick is off the table for now. According to the Norfolk Charter: Sec. 29. Miscellaneous provisions. No petition to recall any councilman shall be filed within one year after he assumes the duties of his office. Several lawyers have interpreted this provision to mean … Continue reading Riddick recall off the table – for now →

Primary principles

I am an advocate of primaries. Anything that increases participation in our democracy is a good thing. Saying it better than I ever could is Frank O'Leary, the Treasurer in Arlington: The closed caucus (aka the “smoke-filled room”) is an insiders’ game. [...] The firehouse primary is a move in the right direction. While selection … Continue reading Primary principles →