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- Council dives into water crisis, housing
  
  School Board curbs free speech — their own
  
  Quake rocks Western Henrico, followed by aftershock
  
  King holiday schedule
  
  Sharpton to lead King Day events in D.C. to honor Dr. King’s legacy
  
  As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to focus on his teachings
  
  Harris unveils rule to erase $49B in medical debt from credit reports
  
  McDonald’s is the latest company to roll back diversity goals
  
  Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostages to be released
  
  TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban
  
  Total solar eclipse wows North America
  
  Shock, grief and mourning for 3 Georgia-based U.S. soldiers killed in Middle East …
Opinion
- Born day
  
  New world water
  
  To our readers...
  
  Holiday greetings
  
  Urban League prepares for fight ahead, by Marc H. Morial
  
  Carter’s funeral brings much-needed vision of peace, by Clarence Page
  
  Virginia Beach incident inspires fair housing initiative, by Roger Chesley
  
  Biden administration delivers big for coastal communities, by Ben Jealous
  
  Richmond showed resilience, but accountability is needed
  
  Lessons in kindness from a mother’s care
  
  Committed to serving all citizens, not catering to Trump
  
  Pardon the turkeys
Faith
- - Faith News
  - Obituaries
  Fifth Street Baptist to host 23rd annual MLK event
  
  Richmond churches plan faith-based racial healing initiative
  
  T.D. Jakes labels himself ‘Bishop Lazarus’ in return to pulpit
  
  Giving Machine offers unique way to support local, global causes
  
  Beloved Richmond entertainer Wayne Breedlove dies at 56
  
  ‘Mr. CIAA’ remembered as basketball tournament icon
  
  Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76
  
  Marjorie Ann Cunningham, beloved gospel singer, dies at 81
Entertainment
- - Personality
  - Happenings
  Personality: Dr. Lynda Hyatt
  
  Personality: Darian Wyatt
  
  Personality: Melissa Weaver
  
  Personality: Rebecca McCray
  
  From South Central to center stage - Albright’s 40 year music journey
  
  Sculptures inspired by Alvin Ailey to be featured at Lewis Ginter
  
  The Branch Museum of Design announces rebranding, new leader
  
  Local artists organize to raise funds for Hurricane Helene relief
Sports
- Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen face off for berth in AFC championship game
  
  Norfolk State names new football coaching staff under Vick
  
  When good money comes at the cost of Black athletes, by Carl B. …
  
  Rams standout Gerardo Castillo heads home to join San Carlos
  
  Colonial Downs reveals details for Virginia Derby weekend
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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