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- Richmond weathers heat wave as city, community groups respond
  
  Williamsburg begins rebuilding one of the nation’s oldest Black churches
  
  Debate continues as Council delays action on leaders’ residency rule
  
  Anti-war advocates mobilize to oppose Iran war
  
  Thousands join nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ protest
  
  Survivors, families mark 10 years since church massacre
  
  Millions expected to attend “No Kings” protests throughout Virginia, U.S.
  
  Juneteenth’s origins remembered as historic handbill resurfaces
  
  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
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  Freedom’s Holiday
  
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  How mass deportations would cripple America’s workforce, by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Did you miss a national holiday, Mr. President?, by Clarence Page
  
  The uncertain future faced by youth and young adults, by David W. Marshall
  
  Black Music Month and Sly Stone’s songs remind us to hope, by Julianne …
  
  What John Reid’s controversies say about his candidacy
  
  Antioch Baptist Church preserves the past
  
  Bag tax profits off problems
  
  City urged to focus on water fixes, not distractions
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  Williamsburg begins rebuilding one of the nation’s oldest Black churches
  
  Union Presbyterian Seminary names new VP
  
  Film screening to highlight life of Emanuel AME shooting victim Daniel Simmons
  
  National Muslim convention to focus on faith, service and dialogue
  
  Willie J. Banks Jr., noted Virginia surgeon and Navy veteran, dies at 81
  
  Teacher, superintendent Billy Cannaday dies at 75
  
  Barbara Grey, celebrated Richmond educator and mentor, dies at 99
  
  Richmond education pioneer Lucille M. Brown dies at 96
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  Personality: Alan L. Meekins Sr.
  
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  Personality: James Johnson
  
  Personality: William Hamm
  
  Celebrating Bill Withers’ music, message through song and service
  
  Library of Virginia staff win award for book on Black freedom
  
  Fellows to research and preserve Black history across Virginia
  
  Edge of Daybreak shines again with new music, film
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- The Thunder are NBA champions, and they might be just getting started
  
  Virginia Union’s Alvin Parker participates in NFL leadership events
  
  Branzelle earns VaSID All-State second team honors
  
  Richmond closes first half with first series win of 2025
  
  Chesterfield announces Sports Hall of Fame class of 2025
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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A New Year’s message

12/31/2020, 6 p.m.

"For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice." - T.S. Eliot

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