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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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Board squatting
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Freedom’s Holiday
Bag tax burden
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
Faith
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Obituaries
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
Entertainment
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Personality: Alan L. Meekins Sr.
Personality: Sera Erickson
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
Sports
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
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Moving Forward
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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