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Jones secures Democratic nomination for Hashmi’s Senate seat
Firehouse primary set to fill House District 77 seat
Rally calls for end to U.S. involvement in Venezuela
Fritz Sassine named director of Division of Legislative Automated Systems
Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum
Oldest survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111
Harris, Moore urge Congressional Black Caucus to stand firm
Chicago braces as Trump threatens immigration raids
Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ …
Adjusting to a new rhythm in Ghana
Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training
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Trump’s obsession with Somali immigrants takes a sinister turn by Clarence Page
The illusion of the markdown by Julianne Malveaux
As Virginia legalizes adult-use marijuana, safeguarding youth is crucial by Bill McGee
Headlines about white men, college miss the full story by Ben Jealous
Richmond’s Coliseum deserves a second chance
Election sends message to politicians
Youngkin and Earle-Sears fail Virginia schools
Accountability starts with Miyares, not Jay Jones
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Celebrating its first century, Xavier University of Louisiana perseveres as Catholic HBCU
New generation of Black church leadership rising to continue battle for freedom
We are hardwired to sing — and it’s good for us, too by …
Zion Baptist Church honored for community service
Lauretta Crawley remembered for compassion and innovation
Oldest survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ …
Ed Coleman, 82, devoted life to teaching and community service
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‘Nutcracker’ continues holiday run at Carpenter Theatre
Downtown Ashland launches ‘The Great Raccoon Hunt’
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Library of Virginia plans major renovation of downtown building
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Petersburg’s stars shine, John Marshall dominates in ‘Battle’ wins
Student-athletes honored at Maxie Awards banquet
VUU track and field posts standout results at indoor opener
Kickers sign fullback Mujeeb Murana
Secretariat’s early training grounds preserved in Virginia
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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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Lauretta Crawley remembered for compassion and innovation
Whether breaking barriers in health care, building family businesses or gathering loved ones around her table, Lauretta Crawley moved through …
Holiday events
Dec. 11 Santa’s Symphony Soirée at Virago Spirits, Scott’s Addition, 6 p.m.
Downtown Ashland launches ‘The Great Raccoon Hunt’
Downtown Ashland has turned a local raccoon’s viral fame into a holiday scavenger hunt.
‘Nutcracker’ continues holiday run at Carpenter Theatre
Richmond Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” is being presented at the Carpenter Theatre through Dec. 23, marking the company’s …
VUU track and field posts standout results at indoor opener
Virginia Union University’s track and field teams opened the indoor season with a surge of early success, highlighted by multiple …
Student-athletes honored at Maxie Awards banquet
Richmond’s student-athletes were celebrated Dec. 3 during the third annual Maxie Awards banquet at the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center.
