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- Millions expected to attend “No Kings” protests throughout Virginia, U.S.
  
  Richmond airport resumes international flights after decade-long gap
  
  Early voting
  
  Richmond Ed Fund adds four to board as work with schools expands
  
  Millions expected to attend “No Kings” protests throughout Virginia, U.S.
  
  Juneteenth’s origins remembered as historic handbill resurfaces
  
  Judge dismisses murder charges against Atlanta officer in 2019 shooting of unarmed man …
  
  Protesters rally in Minneapolis after federal operation sparks immigration raid fears
  
  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
- Bag tax burden
  
  The sound of quacking
  
  The sound of quacking
  
  Running for the dunker’s spot in Virginia politics
  
  The cruelty of ending Job Corps, by Marc H. Morial
  
  Bromance breaks up — on social media, by Clarence Page
  
  Juneteenth reminds us the fight for justice is not over, by Ben Jealous
  
  Summer learning loss a crisis we can’t ignore, by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Antioch Baptist Church preserves the past
  
  Bag tax profits off problems
  
  City urged to focus on water fixes, not distractions
  
  Who will protect Jackson Ward?
Faith
- - Faith News
  - Obituaries
  Faith leaders, health care advocates arrested while protesting GOP budget bill at U.S. …
  
  New Generation Church RVA to dedicate new building
  
  Five years after George Floyd’s murder, church leaders say race relations face retrenchment
  
  The American journey behind Pope Leo XIV’s Haitian lineage
  
  Barbara Grey, celebrated Richmond educator and mentor, dies at 99
  
  Richmond education pioneer Lucille M. Brown dies at 96
  
  Sly Stone, barrier-breaking music icon of the 1960s and ’70s, dead at 82
  
  Civil rights, legal trailblazer Jerrauld C. Jones dies at 70
Entertainment
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  Personality: James Johnson
  
  Personality: William Hamm
  
  Personality: Sophie King
  
  Personality: Marylord Dansou
  
  ‘(re)Framing Protest (Now)’ exhibition comes to Branch Museum
  
  Juneteenth events
  
  ‘Un/Bound’ highlights more than two centuries of free Black life in Virginia
  
  ‘Ultimate Dinosaurs’ exhibit reveals prehistoric predators from distant continents
Sports
- Former CIAA Coach of the Year joins VUU as women's hoops leader
  
  Norfolk State, Duke to play in women’s basketball series
  
  Australian reliever’s story takes another Richmond turn
  
  Colonial Downs adds 17 race days to summer schedule
  
  Richmond football unveils 2025 home schedule as new Patriot League era begins
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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Former CIAA Coach of the Year joins VUU as women's hoops leader

Alico Dunk speaks during his June 13 press conference after being named Virginia Union University's 10th women's basketball coach. Dunk comes to VUU after eight successful seasons at Stillman College, where he compiled 112 wins. (photo Mekhi Wilson)

Virginia Union University recently appointed Alico Dunk as the 10th head coach in the history of its women's basketball program.

‘Un/Bound’ highlights more than two centuries of free Black life in Virginia

Free Black Richmonders, as seen in 1865. Library of Congress.

A new exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores the lives and legacies of free Black Virginians …

Juneteenth events

Carl Thomas

Some Juneteenth events to attend.

Commentary: High school runner loses championship after officials disqualify her celebration, by E. Faye Williams

Clara Adams, a sophomore high school sprinter in California, had a rule change after winning a preliminary heat in the …

Richmond football unveils 2025 home schedule as new Patriot League era begins

The University of Richmond football team will usher in a new era this fall as it makes its debut in …

Bag tax profits off problems

Once again, the Richmond powers have chosen to monetize a problem instead of solve it. And, of course, it’s us, …

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