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May 31, 2024

This map shows decreases in African American population in the Richmond area.

Hanover board OKs landfill growth next to historic Brown Grove

Local anti-violence activist accused of assault and battery, suffocation

City Council disagrees over proposed raises for high-paid city staff

Voices rise for freedom, justice during Capitol Square rally

Ex-NFL player Shannon Sharpe accused of rape in $50M civil lawsuit

Black Men Vote names Michael Bland as executive director

Sharpton calls meeting with Target’s CEO ‘constructive and candid’

PepsiCo meets with Sharpton over DEI cuts, potential boycott

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

Good trouble gets results in Hanover

Screening out distractions

Chaos wears a suit, and smirks

Woman’s work

Still Black and still proud, by David W. Marshall

Immigration crackdown enters Twilight Zone, by Clarence Page

Educators find creative work-arounds to laws that restrict what they can teach, by …

Eliminating women in power, by David W. Marshall

Cyclist calls for urgent safety fix on Mosby Street

No more markers

Citizens group calls for halt to Fall Line Trail

Time to recognize Pauli Murray’s legacy in Richmond

Richmond diocese holds mass in memory of Pope Francis

Annual prayer breakfast brings Christian leaders together May 1

Pastor, professor hosting book signing at Good Shepherd Baptist Church

Judge dismisses gender discrimination lawsuit against historic Harlem church

Carlton T. Brooks, Richmond funeral director for seven decades, dies at 98

Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer, dies at 88

Legal trailblazer Willard Douglas Jr. remembered

Ida Cheatham, beloved Maymont figure, dies at 105

Personality: Meg Garner

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Dance takes center stage again at revived Richmond festival

Marita Golden to share insights from new book at main branch library

¿Qué Pasa? Festival returns with a celebration of Hispanic heritage

VCUarts and VSU exhibitions spotlight emerging artists’ voices

Ex-NFL player Shannon Sharpe accused of rape in $50M civil lawsuit

Korir brothers make marathon history, Lokedi claims record-setting win

Vick makes debut as Norfolk State football coach at spring game

Richmond students compete in inclusive Big Feet Meet at Huguenot High

Virginia State taps Millette Green as women’s basketball coach

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

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Hanover board OKs landfill growth next to historic Brown Grove

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