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Activists call on city to cut ties with ICE after wave of arrests
Chesterfield County redeveloping historic Colbrook Motel site into affordable housing
Richmond expands community outreach with new staff, offices
Library of Virginia to honor Geter with Patron of Letters degree
Black History Museum loaning Confederate statues for national exhibition
Lawyers say Florida officer pointed gun at Black student before violent arrest
Ben Jealous on leave from Sierra Club amid turmoil with union
Protesters join national call to carry on John Lewis’ legacy
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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A hero’s role
Fighting for justice and democracy with Jasmine Crockett
Time for Dems to get serious about their future
Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul agree: Sing!, by Jason D. Thompson
Opportunity Hoarded, Futures Denied: New Maps Point to Needed Change
Sketchy groups send confusing Social Security mailers to seniors
Reimbursing language learners?
Trump’s promises of cuts lost in a sea of costly waste
Withers’ message still resonates in song, service and support for others
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Obituaries
New exhibit highlights legacy of Black Catholics in Virginia
Atlee Church to host free back-to-school community event
Community events honor Muslim American culture and history
Justice takes root at eco camp
Educator, athlete Harold Thomas Green Sr. dies at 96
Maxine Jenkins remembered for a life of service, education and compassion
Willie J. Banks Jr., noted Virginia surgeon and Navy veteran, dies at 81
Teacher, superintendent Billy Cannaday dies at 75
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Richmond Ballet to open season with Frida Kahlo-inspired premiere
Annual back-to-school event returning with free supplies
Musical about Virginia slave rebellion getting preview at Highland
Thousands pack Dorey Park for National Night Out
Sports
Thunder to host Spurs in Christmas Day debut as NBA champions
New RPS youth baseball league set for spring 2026
Former Trojans guard joins VSU’s coaching staff as assistant
Squirrels shut out to end road trip
Three CIAA players named to HBCU Preseason All-America team
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Moving Forward
Danielle Spencer, who played Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60
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, …
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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