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- Cleo Powell elected first Black woman chief justice of Virginia Supreme Court
  
  Spanberger targets Youngkin’s immigration rule
  
  GMU president rejects federal demand to apologize for alleged discrimination
  
  Labor Day holiday closings
  
  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
- Target practice
  
  Debate at state
  
  Statues of limitations
  
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  New remittance tax adds burden for poor families abroad by David W. Marshall
  
  Social housing could counter Wall Street greed by Garrett Brand
  
  Federal overreach seeks to undermine the success of America’s Black mayors, by Marc …
  
  Let’s fight crime, not each other, by Clarence Page
  
  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
  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
  
  Community events honor Muslim American culture and history
  
  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
  
  Family, friends mourn Harlem Globetrotter, Maggie Walker alum Clyde Austin, 67
Entertainment
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  - Happenings
  Personality: Derrick Johnson
  
  Personality: Mimi Sadler
  
  Personality: Sheba Williams
  
  Personality: Kevin Smith
  
  VMFA to feature Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys collection
  
  AfroFest brings music, dance and cuisine to Pine Camp
  
  Black excellence recognized
  
  RVA East End Festival returns with hometown talents
Sports
- Standing ovation for Venus Williams as she faces defeat in New York
  
  Lady Wolves stay undefeated with 71-56 victory over Roadrunners
  
  Flying Squirrels will say goodbye to The Diamond with farewell series
  
  Trojans turn back the clock to honor three championship teams
  
  From soccer fields to the speedway
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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Spanberger targets Youngkin’s immigration rule

Protesters hold signs outside Richmond City Hall on Aug. 11 during a rally against recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions, urging
the city to block local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Dem. nominee for Gov. says local police should not act as ICE agents

Family, friends celebrate Danielle Spencer’s life of compassion

Danielle Spencer, who grew up before America’s eyes on “What’s Happening!!,” was honored last week as family, friends and co-stars …

GMU president rejects federal demand to apologize for alleged discrimination

Gregory Washington, president of George Mason University, speaks with a guest during a Aug. 1 Board of Visitors meeting.

George Mason University President Gregory Washington is refusing a federal demand to apologize for alleged racial discrimination in the university’s …

Grimm to receive $5.8M after wrongful conviction

The Richmond City Council on Monday introduced an ordinance to pay $5.8 million to Marvin Grimm, a man wrongfully convicted …

VSU faculty member Latorial Faison nominated for Pulitzer Prize

“Nursery Rhymes in Black,” the latest poetry collection by Virginia State University alumna and faculty member Latorial Faison, is in …

Brown’s Island upgrades will sideline Friday Cheers next year

Concept illustrations of Brown’s Island showing proposed features such as play areas and shade trees as part of the $30 million improvement project

Richmond’s longest-running summer concert series, Friday Cheers, will take a hiatus in 2026 as construction begins on the Brown’s Island …

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