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- Nearly 200 incorrect ballots prompt changes at Richmond elections office
  
  PeaceFest links Richmond’s marchers, music and climate action
  
  Richmond honors longtime city employees at annual service award ceremony
  
  RPS continues free vaccine program for middle and high schoolers
  
  Chicago braces as Trump threatens immigration raids
  
  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
  
  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
- Protect your vote
  
  Playing for keeps
  
  We won’t forget
  
  Cash in the sofa
  
  Memory of Jan. 6 fades as false narratives take hold by David W. …
  
  Silencing journalists threatens freedom of all Americans by Barbara Reynolds
  
  What the Readjusters teach us about healing a divided country by Ben Jealous
  
  Trump escalates efforts to criminalize political dissent by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Vicky Hester’s legacy endures at Babes
  
  Youth violence thrives where opportunity is scarce
  
  Reimbursing language learners?
  
  Trump’s promises of cuts lost in a sea of costly waste
Faith
- - Faith News
  - Obituaries
  Westmoreland church to host marker dedication for landmark civil rights case
  
  From Church grounds to community homes
  
  Lift Your Gift gospel fest to celebrate faith, music and fellowship
  
  Burton named to Obama Foundation Leaders program
  
  Rudy ‘The Reject’ Cunningham, influential coach and athlete, dies at 68
  
  Family, friends celebrate Danielle Spencer’s life of compassion
  
  Highland Springs legend George Lancaster remembered as coach and mentor
  
  Chargois remembered for decades of service and activism
Entertainment
- - Personality
  - Happenings
  Personality: Djimon Hounsou
  
  Personality: Kristin Harris
  
  Personality: Kristin Janssen
  
  Personality: Kenneth Hunter
  
  RVA East End Festival set for MLK Jr. Middle School
  
  Black chefs to take center stage during barbecue, fish fry
  
  Virginia authors celebrated at library’s Literary Awards
  
  VMFA extends hours for ‘Frida: Beyond the Myth’ exhibition
Sports
- Flying Squirrels close The Diamond era with record attendance
  
  Tigers upset Virginia Union on field goal
  
  Roadrunners surge too late in 73-72 loss to Lady Wolves
  
  Colonial Downs ends record-setting 2025 race season
  
  Chesterfield to honor second Sports Hall of Fame class
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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