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Baldwin’s skills, stamina, scoring work to VCU’s advantage

Adrian “Ace” Baldwin Jr. is merely the best player on the best team in the Atlantic 10.

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First AME pastor defends bankruptcy filing for FAME Corp

In response to the recent financial decisions, Pastor Robert Shaw from First AME Church in Los Angeles has issued a statement in defense of the church’s choice to file for bankruptcy protection for three of its entities: Fame Assistance Corporation, Fame Housing Corporation, and FAME/Good Shepherd Center Housing Development as of May 1.

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Former employee files lawsuit against City of Richmond

The City of Richmond’s former FOIA officer has filed a $250,000 lawsuit against the city alleging she was fired in retaliation for refusing to violate state law, according to various news reports. The suit, filed by Connie Clay, alleges that city officials attempted to withhold information that should be public by delaying or ignoring requests, and sometimes quoting exorbitant fees to deter the requester.

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A winning recipe

John Marshall High School ran through a strong field on its way to its first Chick-fil-A Classic championship.

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Biden didn’t make Israeli-Palestinian talks a priority; Arab leaders say region now paying the price

From its first months in office, the Biden administration made a distinctive decision on its Middle East policy: It would de-prioritize a half-century of high-profile efforts by past U.S. presidents, particularly Democratic ones, to broker a broad and lasting peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in Netflix special

A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal in a forceful stand-up special, streamed live on Netflix, in which the comedian bragged that he “took that hit like Pacquiao.”

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Willis swinging for Carolina title

Virginia Union University’s Travon Willis has won one golf title in his home state of North Carolina, and now he’s shooting for another.

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FTC hindering Black economic achievement, by Julianne Malveaux

The Biden administration has been pushing hard for credit for its significant economic successes. Coining the phrase “Bidenomics,” the term is meant to direct attention toward the administration’s striking successful economic agenda.

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City School Board, NAACP raise concerns about RPS budget proposal

Superintendent Jason Kamras’ budget presentation during a School Board meeting last month launched the school division’s budget talks for the 2023-2024 school year, while also raising questions about budget allocations for RPS students.

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VUU has restocked its hoops roster for new season

“Starting over” might be the theme for this season’s Virginia Union University’s basketball Panthers.

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Library of Virginia’s preservation of historic Jackson Ward’s ‘shining star’ collection that tells multiple stories

Library of Virginia administrators and staff were “over the moon” when asked to preserve the documents and memorabilia of the late Roland J. “Duke” Ealey, said John Metz, deputy director of collections and programs.

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New state NAACP president chastises Democrats for selecting Scott Surovell instead of Mamie Locke for leadership role

The Rev. Cozy E. Bailey Sr. used his first public statement as the new state NAACP president to tongue-lash the Democratic Caucus in the state Senate for failing to elect Hampton Democratic Sen. Mamie E. Locke as the next majority leader.

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Hardball game of politics, by Clarence Page

Like numerous other folks who did not support Mitt Romney’s election when he was challenging then-President Barack Obama in 2012, I think he looks a lot better to me now than he did then — and not just because he decided to retire from the Senate.

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Investigation reveals more than 1,000 deaths from police use of non-lethal tactics

More than 1,000 people have died in the past decade after encounters with law enforcement, despite officers using non-lethal tactics, according to a recent investigation by The Associated Press, the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, and PBS’ Frontline. The findings again show systemic issues within policing and raise questions about accountability and reform.

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Once forbidden history offers hope, by Ben Jealous

Even Ron DeSantis had to admit, when pressed at a CNN town hall, Jan. 6 was a bad day for America. Invariably, following this past week’s anniversary of the insurrection, we’re forced to ask ourselves: Will we ever be able to pull this country back together again?

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Appeals court ruling keeps Biden student debt plan on hold

President Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers was handed another legal loss Monday when a federal ap- peals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.

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Hurray for compromise

Good news. Virginia lawmakers are reportedly on the verge of a budget deal that would ensure increased funding for public schools and mental health services, while restoring a subsidy that will protect against a projected leap in health insurance premiums.

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School Board considers safety plan after shooting

The Richmond School Board is considering a multimillion dollar plan to ensure safety and security following a fatal shooting after Huguenot High School’s graduation in Monroe Park last month. Two people were killed and five others were wounded. The Care & Safety Plan was presented this week during the board’s regular meeting.

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New Rams finding own identity

It’s not too unusual for a basketball team to repeat as league champion or top contender. But with a nearly all-new cast?

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Keishawn Pulley sweetens Randolph-Macon’s success

Of all the college basketball programs in America, perhaps the most consistent winner of all is just 19 miles north of Richmond.