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Governor grants clemency to police officer convicted in fatal shooting
Poor communication, delayed maintenance blamed for water crisis
Woodford announces bid for Virginia’s 73rd House District
VMI board votes against contract renewal for first Black superintendent
Kamala Harris receives prestigious NAACP Chairman’s Award
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s diversity programs
NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black …
Protest erupts in D.C. against Trump administration plans to spike global humanitarian aid
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
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostages to be released
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Roberta Flack’s music and message, by Marc H. Morial
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Virginia’s public workers deserve a voice — it’s time to act, by Felicia …
Lawsuit challenges big lie of anti-equity movement, by Marc H. Morial
Time to recognize Pauli Murray’s legacy in Richmond
Judge recalled as ‘legend’
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Caregivers need fair pay to continue vital work
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Two-day event to bring women together for inspiration, community
Lenten Lunch series to highlight women in faith leadership
Hayes to speak at Richmond Peace Center event
A Black church that now owns Proud Boys logo is using it to …
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
Chris Jasper, legendary Isley Brothers member, dies at 73
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Richmond to host Broadway hits, including ‘The Wiz,’ ‘The Outsiders’
Orchard House Middle School to host screening of ‘Daughters’
Calendar-Ray honored for a lifetime of community service
Sigma Gamma Rho to host youth symposium focused on girls’ empowerment
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Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training
Virginia State captures CIAA title, awaits NCAA selection
Eryn Byrd, Lauryn Taylor help VCU secure second at A-10
Fireworks, giveaways, special jerseys spotlight Squirrel’s 15th season
Byers named Black College Football Player of the Year
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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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Hundreds gathered in Capitol Square on Tuesday for the “March 4th Democracy,” protest march, a show of resistance aimed against …
Personality: Bernette Hardy-Keyes
Bernette Hardy-Keyes saw an opportunity when a stranger knocked on her door, inviting her to help charter the National Coalition …
Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training
As dawn breaks over the sleepy town of Iten, its dusty tracks come alive with packs of runners keeping rhythm, …
Poor communication, delayed maintenance blamed for water crisis
Poor communication, a lack of preparation and decades of deferred maintenance projects worsened a crisis that began with an outage …
VMI board votes against contract renewal for first Black superintendent
Virginia Military Institute’s first Black superintendent will leave his position June 30 after the school’s board voted against renewing his …
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, March 1, COVID-19 accounted for 1% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall …