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Sacrifice for success

Parents of student athletes willingly go, and pay for, the extra mile(s)

Willie Starlings, 50, became a sports parent when his son, Joel Starlings, played flag football as a 4-year-old at Hotchkiss Field Community Center in Richmond.

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UR women to play in ‘Big Dance’

Grace Townsend and the rest of the University of Richmond (UR) women’s basketball team are packing their dancing shoes for what lies ahead.

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Dr. Cora S. Salzberg, a state, national and international champion of education, dies at age 81

Dr. Cora Slade Salzberg, a leader in promoting higher education in Virginia and the leader of The Links’ national program aimed at aiding underachieving K-12 students to become more successful in school, has died.

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No comment unless we know what you’re talking about

Resolution changes how residents address City Council

Council members unanimously passed a resolution Monday night that will mean changes to its meeting rules and procedures — including some related to public comment.

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Personality: Viola Baskerville

Spotlight on co-founder of Save Richmond Community Hospital Work Group

In just over a month, Viola Baskerville has become front and center in an important aspect of Richmond’s Black history.

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Can’t beat it

The Philadelphia Eagles‘tush push’ is becoming the NFL’s most unstoppable play

The most unstoppable play in the NFL was on full display under the bright lights Monday night.

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Haters, you don’t know Black women, by Dr. E. Faye Williams

Like many of our sisters who are doing their very best to do the right thing, I’ve had my fill of threats, too—one as late as the past week.

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When will we raise the minimum wage?, by Julianne Malveaux

The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009. Several states have a higher minimum, but a predictable few, including Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Alabama, are stuck at that low minimum.

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Consequences of childhood trauma, by David W. Marshall

While the first week of October represents Morgan State University’s week of homecoming events, many of those activities were either postponed or canceled, along with the cancellation of classes. Five people, ages 18 to 22, including four students, suffered non-life- threatening injuries after gunfire erupted on Morgan State’s campus.

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Pop, jazz and soul artist N’Kenge performs with Richmond Symphony

‘I want everyone to leave inspired, enlightened and wanting to party’

Singer N’Kenge has a lot of ground to cover when she performs with the Richmond Symphony later on May 13.

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Downpour fails to dampen Trojans’ 33-0 victory over Livingstone

Williams plus Williams has added up to four victories and zero defeats for Virginia State University football. Romelo and Jimmyll Williams aren’t siblings but do share a common talent – getting the Trojans into the end zone.

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VUU has 7 wins and counting

Virginia Union University loves playing at home at friendly Hovey Field. But road trips aren’t bad, either.

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VUU updates plan for historic Richmond Community Hospital

New plans appear to be underway for the former Richmond Community Hospital, following weeks of questions and changes over recent decisions surrounding the site and its place in the city. The hospital is owned by Virginia Union University.

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VUU enrollment increases

Virginia Union University is experiencing a surge in freshmen enrollment to start the fall semester, joining other area universities in reporting an increase in first-time students.

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VUU’s Butler, Osborne heading to Houston

The basketball season isn’t over yet for Virginia Union Coach Jay Butler and senior standout Robert Osborne.

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Unprecedented money flowing in Va. legislative races; latest reports show Dems with edge

Virginia legislative candidates raised $46 million over about four weeks in the month of October, according to newly filed finance disclosures, with Democrats collectively reporting a fundraising edge as this campaign season nears its end.

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Mahomes, Purdy in NFL spotlight

Meet the “odd couple” of Super Bowl quarterbacks. Greatness, from the get-go, was predicted for Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, not so for San Francisco’s Brock Purdy, the longest of the longshots.

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Changing the trajectory

RRHA ushering in new initiatives for jobs, health and safety

Steven B. Nesmith promised to transform the operation of Richmond’s public housing and the opportunities for residents when he assumed leadership of the authority last fall.

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Detroit’s bankruptcy architect says filing 10 years ago was best fix for broken city

Detroit’s newly hired emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, stood before reporters in March 2013 and issued a warning to city creditors, unions, vendors and others: “Don’t make me go to bankruptcy court. You won’t enjoy it.”

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Biden bats away questions about age, polls; launches 2024 campaign ad

President Biden rolled out the first ad of his 2024 reelection campaign on Wednesday, casting himself as a warrior in defense of freedom, but immediately found himself grappling with questions about his advanced age and droopy poll numbers.