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- City, RRHA take joint role in Gilpin Court redevelopment
  
  Schmidt wins Democratic nomination for Jones’ delegate seat
  
  City Council approves Avula’s FOIA library proposal
  
  Henrico County seeks to block alcohol at Roseshire gaming parlor
  
  Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum
  
  Oldest survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111
  
  Harris, Moore urge Congressional Black Caucus to stand firm
  
  Chicago braces as Trump threatens immigration raids
  
  Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum
  
  Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ …
  
  Adjusting to a new rhythm in Ghana
  
  Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training
Opinion
- From probation to promise
  
  Getting schooled
  
  Booking bias
  
  Hard work
  
  When Big Tech’s thirst threatens our health by Ben Jealous
  
  ‘Reverse migration’ is an idea without a future by Clarence Page
  
  If solitary confinement is unnecessary, why are Virginia jails still overusing it?
  
  Trump’s obsession with Somali immigrants takes a sinister turn by Clarence Page
  
  Richmond’s Coliseum deserves a second chance
  
  Election sends message to politicians
  
  Youngkin and Earle-Sears fail Virginia schools
  
  Accountability starts with Miyares, not Jay Jones
Faith
- - Faith News
  - Obituaries
  Seminary partnership receives $10M for leadership program
  
  NY pastor pleads guilty to tax evasion in church embezzlement case
  
  Celebrating its first century, Xavier University of Louisiana perseveres as Catholic HBCU
  
  New generation of Black church leadership rising to continue battle for freedom
  
  Lauretta Crawley remembered for compassion and innovation
  
  Oldest survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111
  
  Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ …
  
  Ed Coleman, 82, devoted life to teaching and community service
Entertainment
- - Personality
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  Personality: Tiffany Sneed
  
  Personality: Linzy George
  
  Personality: Bianca Myrick
  
  Personality: IBe’ Bulinda Hereford Crawley
  
  Capital City Kwanzaa Festival returns Dec. 27
  
  Holiday events
  
  Lego partners with Children’s Museum for holiday charity campaign
  
  High school star Timani Harris to host basketball clinic, toy drive
Sports
- Hampton hires Malone to lead football program
  
  High school star Timani Harris to host basketball clinic, toy drive
  
  VUU’s Allen, SCSU’s Lunz named HBCU GO Football Players of the Year
  
  Olympian Chaunté Lowe to speak at wellness luncheon
  
  Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026
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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Live! Casino Virginia will hold a job fair Thursday, Dec. 18 in downtown Richmond as it prepares for the opening …

NY pastor pleads guilty to tax evasion in church embezzlement case

Pastor Mitchell

Paul Mitchell, 60, the lead pastor of a Brooklyn church and president of an affiliated daycare, pleaded guilty on Tuesday …

Seminary partnership receives $10M for leadership program

Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond will lead a $10 million collaborative initiative with two other seminaries to provide congregation-embedded leadership training and a joint Doctor of Ministry program in Adaptive Leadership.

Union Presbyterian Seminary has received a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch Seminary Extended: Strengthening Pastoral Leadership, …

Woodfin to sponsor fan area at CarMax Park

A look inside The Yard at CarMax Park, designed with lounge seating and
open spaces for fans to enjoy the ballpark experience.

Woodfin-Your Home Team and the Richmond Flying Squirrels will continue their partnership as the local HVAC and plumbing company has …

VUU’s Allen, SCSU’s Lunz named HBCU GO Football Players of the Year

Curtis Allen of Virginia Union University, recently named the 2025 HBCU
GO Football Offensive Player of the Year, accepts the Black College
Player of the Year Award at the 3rd Annual Maxie Awards Banquet at
the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Curtis Allen of Virginia Union University and Michael Lunz II of South Carolina State University were named the 2025 HBCU …

High school star Timani Harris to host basketball clinic, toy drive

Timani Harris

Richmond native and ESPN Top 100 nationally ranked athlete Timani Harris, who currently plays high school basketball for DME Academy …

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