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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
- The Prayer of Thanksgiving
  
  MacKenzie Scott’s billion-dollar defiance of war on diversity by Stacey M. Brown
  
  Mail, war and courage of Black women
  
  Another test
  
  Why giving Tuesday matters for Black communities by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Pelosi’s leadership marked by democracy and equity by Marc H. Morial
  
  The first Thanksgiving is a key chapter in America’s origin story – but …
  
  A Thanksgiving reminder that fighting poverty should rise above party lines by Ben …
  
  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
  Zion Baptist Church honored for community service
  
  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
  
  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: IBe’ Bulinda Hereford Crawley
  
  Personality: Jo White
  
  Personality: Marland Buckner
  
  Personality: Micheal Sparks
  
  Lester’s portraits capture the labor, pride and legacy of Jackson Ward
  
  Richmond Symphony to open holiday season with ‘Let It Snow’ concerts
  
  Main Street Station to host second annual holiday open house
  
  Virginia Rep staging holiday production of ‘A Christmas Carol’
Sports
- VUU falls 27–24 to California (PA) in NCAA Division II playoff
  
  VCU stuns Dayton, falls in five-set A-10 final to Loyola Chicago
  
  Terry ‘Tornado’ Richard named to Global Football Total’s ‘Ideal XI’
  
  Virginia State bench fuels 82-64 road win over UDC
  
  Richmond Floorball Club has new partner
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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