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- Thousands take to streets in ‘No Kings II’ protest
  
  Richmond Public Schools reaches 8-year high in graduation rates
  
  Council delays vote on city’s public records library plans
  
  Obama to campaign with Spanberger in Norfolk
  
  Harris, Moore urge Congressional Black Caucus to stand firm
  
  Chicago braces as Trump threatens immigration raids
  
  Black History Museum loaning Confederate statues for national exhibition
  
  Lawyers say Florida officer pointed gun at Black student before violent arrest
  
  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
- Pull the lever, hold the nose
  
  Untitled
  
  Letting her finish
  
  Surprise, surprise
  
  Trump’s real problem with Black women by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Hypocrisy in holy robes by Ben Jealous
  
  Kyren Lacy’s story shows failures in law enforcement and justice by Marc Morial
  
  Revolutions for freedom and equality remain unfinished by Ben Jealous
  
  Accountability starts with Miyares, not Jay Jones
  
  Vicky Hester’s legacy endures at Babes
  
  Youth violence thrives where opportunity is scarce
  
  Reimbursing language learners?
Faith
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  Faith, family and fun fill the field at Catholic Fest
  
  Interfaith initiative aims to increase voter turnout
  
  Leaders, mentors to speak at men’s summit at VUU
  
  Ebenezer Baptist to welcome new pastor with banquet and worship services
  
  Chesterfield Supervisor Jim Holland dies at 73 after cancer battle
  
  John W. ‘Casey’ Jones Sr., beloved dentist and mentor, dies at 83
  
  Ettrick native Rudi Johnson leaves lasting mark on football and community
  
  Rudy ‘The Reject’ Cunningham, influential coach and athlete, dies at 68
Entertainment
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  Personality: Paulette Walker Johnson
  
  Personality: Monica Manns
  
  Personality: Anthony Clary
  
  Personality: Tanesha Powell
  
  Shalom Farms to host annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 29
  
  VMFA appoints Wai Yee Chiong new curator of East Asian art
  
  Theater community honors standout productions at 17th annual Artsies
  
  ICA names new leaders in curatorial and exhibitions
Sports
- A’ja Wilson delivers one of the greatest seasons in WNBA history
  
  Local floorball star represents US at world championships
  
  Virginia State unveils 2025-26 men’s basketball schedule
  
  ‘Banana Ball’ brings Negro Leagues tribute to Richmond’s new CarMax Park
  
  Jackson State holds top spot in HBCU football for eighth straight week
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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Interfaith initiative aims to increase voter turnout

The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy is relaunching its annual “Interfaith Souls to the Polls” initiative to encourage early …

Faith, family and fun fill the field at Catholic Fest

Worshippers reflect during the praise and worship service at Catholic Fest, held Oct. 11 at The Diamond.

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond welcomed thousands to The Diamond for its first Catholic Fest, a daylong celebration of hope, …

ICA names new leaders in curatorial and exhibitions

The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University has promoted two longtime staff members to leadership roles designed to …

VMFA appoints Wai Yee Chiong new curator of East Asian art

Wai Yee Chiong

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has named Wai Yee Chiong, Ph.D., as its new E. Rhodes and Leona B. …

Pull the lever, hold the nose

By now, you’ve probably heard about the texting troubles of Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones.

Richmond-area seniors and Hanover residents offered help to stay warm

As fall temperatures dip, seniors and low-income residents across the Richmond area are being offered ways to stay warm this …

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