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- McClellan launches youth advisory council for high school students
  
  Virginia Chamber of Commerce names interim president
  
  Little Rock Nine member to keynote Virginia descendants symposium
  
  RMTA to begin all-electronic tolling on Powhite Parkway this winter
  
  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
- Debate at state
  
  Statues of limitations
  
  Dee
  
  Shifting into school
  
  Federal overreach seeks to undermine the success of America’s Black mayors, by Marc …
  
  Let’s fight crime, not each other, by Clarence Page
  
  Fighting for justice and democracy with Jasmine Crockett
  
  Time for Dems to get serious about their future
  
  Sketchy groups send confusing Social Security mailers to seniors
  
  Reimbursing language learners?
  
  Trump’s promises of cuts lost in a sea of costly waste
  
  Withers’ message still resonates in song, service and support for others
Faith
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  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
  
  Justice takes root at eco camp
  
  Chargois remembered for decades of service and activism
  
  Family, friends mourn Harlem Globetrotter, Maggie Walker alum Clyde Austin, 67
  
  Danielle Spencer, who played Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60
  
  Educator, athlete Harold Thomas Green Sr. dies at 96
Entertainment
- - Personality
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  Personality: Mimi Sadler
  
  Personality: Sheba Williams
  
  Personality: Kevin Smith
  
  Personality: Lexi Cleveland
  
  Richmond Folk Festival adds 10 new artists for 2025 lineup
  
  ‘A Strange Loop’ leads Richmond Artsies nominations; multiple shows earn nods
  
  Southern Soul Celebration returns to Woodford Aug. 23
  
  Celebrating family, culture
Sports
- ‘First Take’ kicks off largest HBCU fall tour
  
  NASCAR’s Chastain urges fans to buckle up, drive sober
  
  Virginia Union looks to make history with third straight CIAA title
  
  Bandura’s walk-off single lifts Flying Squirrels over Curve, 6-5
  
  New HBCU basketball tournament coming to Disney World
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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Personality: Mimi Sadler

Spotlight on the president of the board of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond

Chargois remembered for decades of service and activism

Paige Lanier Chargois, a Richmond reverend, author and tireless advocate for reconciliation and social change, died July 27 at 81.

McClellan launches youth advisory council for high school students

A group of high school students in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District will soon get a front-row seat to federal government …

‘A Strange Loop’ leads Richmond Artsies nominations; multiple shows earn nods

Marcus Antonio performs as “Usher” in Richmond Triangle Players’ production of “A
Strange Loop.”

Richmond Triangle Players’ production of “A Strange Loop” led this year’s Richmond Theatre Community Circle Artsies nominations with multiple nods …

Richmond Folk Festival adds 10 new artists for 2025 lineup

Beat Ya Feet Academy from Washington, D.C., is among 10 new performers added to the
Richmond Folk Festival lineup, set for Oct. 10-12 along the downtown riverfront.

The Richmond Folk Festival has added 10 more artists to its lineup for this year’s event, set for Oct. 10-12 …

Bandura’s walk-off single lifts Flying Squirrels over Curve, 6-5

Scott Bandura hit a two-out single in the ninth inning at The Diamond on Sunday night to give the Richmond …

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