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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, trailblazing Texas Democrat, dies at 74
Senators introduce legislation to support lower-income artists
Biden Drops White House Run, Endorses Harris for 2024
President of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
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Mississippi’s new Episcopal bishop is first woman, first Black person in role
Longtime Richmond pastor set to end 45-year ministry
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, trailblazing Texas Democrat, dies at 74
Dr. JoAnn Thomas Wilson remembered
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Richmond announces finalists for inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards
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Coco Gauff, LeBron James flag bearers for team USA at Olympics ceremony
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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
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Big 10 football rivalry creates George Jewett Trophy
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Longtime Richmond pastor set to end 45-year ministry
Dr. Arthur M. Jones Sr., pastor of Triumphant Baptist Church in Richmond, recently announced his retirement after 45 years of …
Richmond announces finalists for inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards
The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation has unveiled the finalists for the first BLK RVA Community Awards, celebrating individuals and businesses …
Local Lego Master to Lead Workshop for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
The Lego Group and a local contestant on Fox’’s “Lego Masters” Ben Edlavitch are teaming up to bring a special …
CIAA football preseason poll
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has released its 2024 football preseason conference poll, with Virginia State University claiming the top …
Chesterfield County unveils inaugural sports hall of fame class
In a landmark moment for local sports history, the Chesterfield County Sports Hall of Fame, presented by Virginia Credit Union, …
VCU athletes nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Two Virginia Commonwealth University athletes are among 17 Atlantic 10 Conference nominees for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. …