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Robinson triplets turn 10

Three times the charm

A decade ago, Deirdre Harris welcomed three of her daughters, Kali’Co, Keri’Co and Koh’Co Robinson. Triplets, the girls were delivered two months prematurely by Cesarean section on Oct. 21, 2013, and required medical support.

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Slyderz shine in Inner-City Classic

Carl Smith has seen baseball from an up-close-and-personal vantage point few can match. Now he’s passing along that wisdom to area up-and-comers.

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‘The Marvels’ melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the Universe

Since 2008’s “Iron Man,” the Marvel machine has been one of the most unstoppable forces

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Decision day looms for employees’ union choices

Once stalled, unionizing of City Hall employees has begun to move forward after Labor Relations Administrator Keith D. Greenberg ruled that crew leaders with the title of supervisor cannot be part of employee bargaining units, the Free Press has learned.

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Power, by Dr. E. Faye Williams

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” — Lord John Acton

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Census forms are changing again — because we are, by Clarence Page

On his HBO show “Real Time,” comedian Bill Maher recently went after Democrats for “pandering” to minority groups for votes.

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City Council approves Diamond District project, lawsuit follows

Richmond City Council made a big swing in determining the future of the city, with members unanimously approving a new redevelopment project in the Diamond District during a special meeting last Wednesday afternoon. Outside of Council Chambers, the reaction was more mixed.

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Honoring MLK: The unfinished journey toward economic freedom, by Charlene Cromwell

On Jan. 15 our nation again will observe the only national holiday designated as a day of service. The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday was first observed in 1986.

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Judea Watkins rides high with Klutch Sports Group

University of Southern California freshman Judea “JuJu” Watkins is lighting up scoreboards and already taking her earnings to the bank.

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Clark’s record run doesn’t tell full story

By now, you know Iowa sharpshooter Caitlin Clark has broken the all-time NCAA women’s scoring record, or at least you’ve heard her name.

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Personality: Ann Oppenhimer

Spotlight on co-founder, executive director of Folk Art Society of America

The Museum of International Folk Art describes the medium as art that is decorative or utilitarian, used every day or reserved for high ceremonies, is handmade or includes handmade elements, as well as new, synthetic or recycled components.

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Woolfolk picks baseball over football

Jay Woolfolk has decided to move forward with baseball and leave football in his rearview mirror.

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Bobby Dandridge recognized in Bullets’ D.C. Sports Hall of Fame induction

Native Richmonder Bobby Dandridge, along with the entire 1977-1978 Washington Bullets, have been inducted into the Washington, D.C. Sports Hall of Fame.

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Track star Wilson going pro

Britton Wilson has decided to run for cash instead of medals and ribbons.

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Richmond Symphony hopes to give and receive

The Richmond Symphony will accompany “The Nutcracker,” a holiday tradition for many, at the Carpenter Theater Dec. 8-24.

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Virginia Organizing challenges Youngkin’s voting rights move

The Charlottesville-based grassroots group Virginia Organizing plans to lead a public march and protest in Richmond at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, to protest Republican Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin’s rollback of the virtually automatic restoration of voting rights for released felons, it has been announced

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Kenyan-born Kuany leaves Bears for Rams

VCU’s latest basketball recruit is 6-foot-9 graduate transfer Kuany Kuany, who is coming from the University of California with one season left of eligibility.

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Agnes Wilder Nicholson dies at age 98

Agnes Wilder Nicholson, who spent much of her life in education and civic service, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at age 98.

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Coming Together Virginia hosts dinner talk on race and psychiatry

In a culmination of a three-part series exploring the intricate relationship between race and mental health, Coming Together Virginia presents its Tuesday Dinner Gathering on May 21 at 6 p.m. at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church. This event features guest speaker Dr. Shawn Utsey, a professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Richmond Crusade for Voters stands with Community

The Richmond Crusade for Voters stands with the many other organizations and individuals who have spoken up in support of preserving the Richmond Community Hospital on Virginia Union University’s campus.