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- Gilpin Court residents confront RRHA over redevelopment plan
  
  Hundreds march for workers’ rights
  
  After debate, council advances plan to pay wrongfully convicted man
  
  Virginia nursing homes challenge Youngkin veto in court
  
  Black History Museum loaning Confederate statues for national exhibition
  
  Lawyers say Florida officer pointed gun at Black student before violent arrest
  
  Ben Jealous on leave from Sierra Club amid turmoil with union
  
  Protesters join national call to carry on John Lewis’ legacy
  
  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
Opinion
- Cash in the sofa
  
  A big three
  
  Target practice
  
  Debate at state
  
  Protests grow as critics call Trump a ‘wannabe dictator’ by David W. Marshall
  
  Trump’s attack on the Smithsonian reveals fear of history by Clarence Page
  
  Black women shaped labor history long before Labor Day by Julianne Malveaux
  
  New remittance tax adds burden for poor families abroad by David W. Marshall
  
  Youth violence thrives where opportunity is scarce
  
  Sketchy groups send confusing Social Security mailers to seniors
  
  Reimbursing language learners?
  
  Trump’s promises of cuts lost in a sea of costly waste
Faith
- - Faith News
  - Obituaries
  Former Richmond theologian to preach at SBC, West End
  
  Basketball shoe with Bible verse from NBA’s Jonathan Isaac lands at Museum
  
  New exhibit highlights legacy of Black Catholics in Virginia
  
  Atlee Church to host free back-to-school community event
  
  Rudy ‘The Reject’ Cunningham, influential coach and athlete, dies at 68
  
  Family, friends celebrate Danielle Spencer’s life of compassion
  
  Highland Springs legend George Lancaster remembered as coach and mentor
  
  Chargois remembered for decades of service and activism
Entertainment
- - Personality
  - Happenings
  Personality: Kenneth Hunter
  
  Personality: Derrick Johnson
  
  Personality: Mimi Sadler
  
  Personality: Sheba Williams
  
  VA Pride unveils headliners for Pridefest
  
  R&B Festival to return to Kanawha Plaza
  
  Festival returns with wellness, art and music
  
  Latin jazz heats up Midtown Green
Sports
- Wrestlers, fans fuel growth of local independent wrestling scene
  
  Panthers’ rushing attack overwhelms Miles in Hall of Fame Classic
  
  RVA Roadrunners to play Vitesse in playoffs
  
  Standing ovation for Venus Williams as she faces defeat in New York
  
  Lady Wolves stay undefeated with 71-56 victory over Roadrunners
Black Experience
- 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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