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  Hundreds march for workers’ rights
  
  After debate, council advances plan to pay wrongfully convicted man
  
  Virginia nursing homes challenge Youngkin veto in court
  
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  Lawyers say Florida officer pointed gun at Black student before violent arrest
  
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  Protesters join national call to carry on John Lewis’ legacy
  
  Adjusting to a new rhythm in Ghana
  
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  Henrico County native embraces new life in Ghana’s Eastern Region
  
  African Americans turn to Ghana for peace and belonging
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  Protests grow as critics call Trump a ‘wannabe dictator’ by David W. Marshall
  
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  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
  
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  Trump’s promises of cuts lost in a sea of costly waste
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  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
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  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
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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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Former Richmond theologian to preach at SBC, West End

Rev. Parker

The Rev. Steve Parker of Atlanta, a former minister at St. Peter Baptist Church in Glen Allen, will return to …

Gilpin Court residents confront RRHA over redevelopment plan

Gilpin Court resident Sylvia Davis waits in line to voice concerns about the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s proposal to use its nonprofit arm, the Richmond Development Corporation, in the Gilpin Court community redevelopment during a discussion Thursday, Aug. 28, at Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church.

A packed meeting at Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church last week underscored growing unease over plans to transfer Gilpin Court …

Hundreds march for workers’ rights

Demonstrators head west on Broad Street during the “Workers Over Billionaires” Labor Day March in Richmond on Monday, Sept. 1. After remarks from local activists and community members at Monroe Park, the march, co-sponsored by RVA Indivisible and the 50501 Movement, proceeded to Lombardy Street, then Franklin Street, and returned to Monroe Park.

Rally demands dignity, power on the job

After debate, council advances plan to pay wrongfully convicted man

Councilwoman Ellen Robertson, a longtime advocate for affordable housing, expressed her disappointment that money has not been set aside for the cause as she believes the council directed it to be in 2019.

The Richmond City Council gave initial approval Tuesday for Richmond to pay $5.8 million in restitution to Marvin Grimm, a …

Virginia nursing homes challenge Youngkin veto in court

Nearly 200 nursing homes in Virginia announced Wednesday that they are suing Gov. Glenn Youngkin over a veto he executed …

Earle-Sears faces questions over past anti-gay rights positions

Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears speaks during a campaign rally on June 17.

Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears expressed strong opposition to a series of LGBTQ+ rights in a candidate questionnaire completed when …

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