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June 27, 2024

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A CNN report this week ranked our little ol’ River City as the top of their list of “America’s Best Towns to Visit 2024.”

Lawmakers debate redrawing congressional maps in special session

Virginia SNAP substitute to roll out weekly through November

Richmond groups plan march and rally ahead of Election Day

Early voting

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

Reasons not to vote

Pull the lever, hold the nose

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Letting her finish

Earle-Sears’ campaign ploy over transgender people demonizes vulnerable population by Roger Chesley

Serving as a poll worker builds confidence in Virginia elections by Ivy Main

The case for Jay Jones by Phillip Thompson

When the blues hit home, family wages matter by Ben Jealous

Youngkin and Earle-Sears fail Virginia schools

Accountability starts with Miyares, not Jay Jones

Vicky Hester’s legacy endures at Babes

Youth violence thrives where opportunity is scarce

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

Ed Coleman, 82, devoted life to teaching and community service

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

Personality: Devin Morgan

Personality: Paulette Walker Johnson

Personality: Monica Manns

Personality: Anthony Clary

High school students to host TEDxRVA Youth

Stories of loss and legacy come to light in Library of Virginia film …

Black artists’ alliance exhibition explores American identity

Shalom Farms to host annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 29

8 Spartans to be inducted into NSU Hall of Fame

Panthers roar past Lincoln 66-21 in Homecoming rout

Former MLB standout Al Bumbry to be Homecoming Parade marshal

Kickers fall 2-0 to AV Alta FC

Korn Ferry Tour picks Glen Allen for 2026 championship

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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