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- Local tradition returns with Giving Heart’s Thanksgiving Day feast
  
  Slashed federal funding, rising costs could affect Abigail Spanberger’s agenda
  
  ‘We’re toast’: Virginia GOP erupts in finger-pointing after sweeping Democratic wins
  
  Program offers high school seniors free access to HBCU applications
  
  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
  
  Black History Museum loaning Confederate statues for national exhibition
  
  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
  
  Henrico County native embraces new life in Ghana’s Eastern Region
Opinion
- MacKenzie Scott’s billion-dollar defiance of war on diversity by Stacey M. Brown
  
  Mail, war and courage of Black women
  
  Another test
  
  Ladies first
  
  Time to bring the ballot home by Ben Jealous
  
  Harlem project blends housing, culture and opportunity by Marc H. Morial
  
  When corporations ignore justice, our wallets must respond by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Election results show strength of inclusion by David W. Marshall
  
  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
Faith
- - Faith News
  - Obituaries
  Church partnerships to bring Thanksgiving meals to local families
  
  Community works to reclaim historic Old St. John’s Cemetery
  
  First Baptist Church of Ashland to host Caregiver Expo
  
  T.D. Jakes launches weekly podcast exploring life, purpose and culture
  
  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
  
  Chesterfield Supervisor Jim Holland dies at 73 after cancer battle
Entertainment
- - Personality
  - Happenings
  Personality: Jo White
  
  Personality: Marland Buckner
  
  Personality: Micheal Sparks
  
  Personality: Devin Morgan
  
  GardenFest of Lights opens at Lewis Ginter with new theme, attractions
  
  Model Railroad Show returns to Science Museum
  
  Ken Burns to receive inaugural Commonwealth Prize from VMHC
  
  ‘Gabriel’ musical extended after sellout performances
Sports
- VCU soccer standout Moussa Ndiaye credits large family for competitive edge
  
  Trojans battle past Shaw for USCAA championship
  
  VUU eyes postseason success despite title game defeat
  
  59-year-old Glen Allen athlete sets world records in powerlifting
  
  Flying Squirrels unveil new uniforms, release 2026 home game times
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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