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African-American astronaut pilots SpaceX capsule to International Space Station
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Doris E. Day, a longtime educator and librarian, dies at 71
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Keep moving forward: VSU panel reflects on Dr. King’s words
6 people, organizations receive awards at VUU’s MLK Community Leaders Celebration
Virtual events to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Nonprofit mentoring group hosts virtual art sale, auction
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Jersey of Willie O’Ree, hockey’s Jackie Robinson, to be retired by Boston Bruins
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'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
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Historic first: A. Benjamin Spencer named dean of W&M Law School
African-American astronaut pilots SpaceX capsule to International Space Station
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Fourth Baptist Church tumult raises concern among congregation
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