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We are disappointed that Richmond voters did not approve the referendum for a casino within the city.

Déjà vu for 2022?, by Julianne Malveaux

It was great to see former President Obama in Richmond campaigning with former governor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on Oct. 23. He reminded me of a college pep rally cheerleader in some ways, encouraging people to get out …

GOP blocking this generation’s Voting Rights Act, by Ben Jealous

Across the country, Republican state legislators have been busy imposing new voting restrictions and devising corrupt redistricting schemes to give their party more power than they could win under a fair system.

Variety of scams targeting all people of color, by Charlene Crowell

Just as the annual holiday season of shopping and celebrating nears, a major federal financial regulator released new research detailing how communities of color not only are targeted by well-known types of predatory lenders, but new forms of fraud seek …

Vote Democratic

Progress or regression?

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Black turnout is key in high-stakes Va. election, by Keauna Gregory and Alexsis Rodgers

As Virginia’s statewide general election approaches on Tuesday, Nov. 2, let’s re- member what happens when Black people get to the polls and vote.

Richmond casino ‘will exploit Black families’

In our lives, it is rare to live, much less participate in, a watershed moment. But the Richmond casino referendum may be such a moment.

‘Preserve a woman’s right to choose’

Life is full of choices. From the decision to follow a particular faith to the adoption of a distinct world view, our civil liberties have been exercised since the conception of this nation. And with the new Texas abortion law …

Win with ONE Casino

Like most cities, Richmond loves big shiny new projects because they symbolize progress.

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Protect and promote Black economic and political independence, by A. Peter Bailey

In an August 1992 column, I noted the need for Black folks to focus more on achieving economic and political independence.

Rev. Sharpton endorses Richmond casino

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 teaches us that there is a time for everything, and that God is the ultimate authority on everything under the sun. God has created stages which we call seasons for the various cycles of all life. And while …

‘Transition by the Slave Trail Commission was not because of dysfunction’

Re “Defunct: Richmond Slave Trail Commission, formed in 1998 by City Council to advocate for educating people about the enslaved and the city’s long and sordid history with slavery, no longer exists,” Free Press Oct. 14-16 edition:

‘Slave Trail Commission became a sham’

Re “Defunct: Richmond Slave Trail Com- mission, formed in 1998 by City Council to advocate for educating people about the en- slaved and the city’s long and sordid history with slavery, no longer exists,” Free Press Oct. 14-16 edition: