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$6.8M funding gap threatens GRTC zero-fare program
Ealey Project seeks public help to preserve civil rights leader’s legacy
Richmond to investigate Confederate burial site under City property
VMFA hires Karen Daly to lead provenance research
Black-owned brands adapt their plans for a post-DEI era
North Carolina’s largest public university, NC State, names new chancellor
D.C. begins removing Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House
Kamala Harris receives prestigious NAACP Chairman’s Award
Adjusting to a new rhythm in Ghana
Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training
Henrico County native embraces new life in Ghana’s Eastern Region
African Americans turn to Ghana for peace and belonging
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Remembering Wilma Wirt
Governor leaves workers hanging
Remembering Dr. King
The ‘poorly educated’ and the plan to undermine them, by Julianne Malveaux
‘Signalgate’ reveals backward-looking military view, by Clarence Page
Faith leaders call on Congress to act against authoritarianism, by Bridget Moix
Respect the sanctity of churches, by David W. Marshall
Citizens group calls for halt to Fall Line Trail
Time to recognize Pauli Murray’s legacy in Richmond
Judge recalled as ‘legend’
Reader commends the Free Press
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Marvin Sapp defends fundraising style after viral video sparks debate
Virginia Interfaith names LaKeisha Cook executive director
5th Baptist Church hosts 5th Annual MLK Memorial Luncheon and Awards Program
Historical marker for Essex Old Folks Home unveiling this Saturday near Angel Visit
Carlton T. Brooks, Richmond funeral director for seven decades, dies at 98
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer, dies at 88
Legal trailblazer Willard Douglas Jr. remembered
Ida Cheatham, beloved Maymont figure, dies at 105
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‘Fat Ham’ cookin’ again: Triangle Players, Firehouse team up to save production
‘Homes & Habitats’ exhibition explores nature through art at Lewis Ginter
History tours return at The Valentine
‘Detroit ’67,’ a family drama set against a backdrop of social unrest
Sports
VUU hosts first CIAA Flag Football Roundup
Donamatrix Day returns to Petersburg with fitness festival, charity events
Phil Martelli Jr. named VCU men’s basketball head coach
Kickers fall to Forward Madison in Henny Derby opener
Flying Squirrels introduce new GM ahead of last season at Diamond
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RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events
Pharrell Williams: LEGO documentary captures his essence
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
Hair care products founder Joe Dudley dies
Big 10 football rivalry creates George Jewett Trophy
Olympian and activist Lee Evans, who took iconic stand at 1968 Mexico City …
Hampton University announces new president
Obamas break ground for $830M presidential library
‘Forgotten First:’ A look at four – and more – NFL trailblazers
Boston’s new mayor marks historic ‘firsts’ leading city
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