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Wilder celebrates 94th birthday with tributes, jazz
Richmonders join nationwide “We Fight Back” protests
Life sentences of ‘Waverly Two’ commuted by Biden
Firm hired to investigate water treatment plant debacle
In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights
Sharpton to lead King Day events in D.C. to honor Dr. King’s legacy
As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to focus on his teachings
Harris unveils rule to erase $49B in medical debt from credit reports
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostages to be released
TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban
Total solar eclipse wows North America
Shock, grief and mourning for 3 Georgia-based U.S. soldiers killed in Middle East …
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Commutations cement Biden’s legacy as a champion of justice, by Marc H. Morial
Pardons must not lead to the unpardonable, by Clarence Page
Honoring MLK’s legacy through environmental justice work, by Rev. Faith Harris
What would Martin do?, by Julianne Malveaux
Caregivers need fair pay to continue vital work
Past mayors’ priorities left Richmond’s infrastructure in ruin
Richmond showed resilience, but accountability is needed
Lessons in kindness from a mother’s care
Faith
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In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights
Fifth Street Baptist to host 23rd annual MLK event
Richmond churches plan faith-based racial healing initiative
T.D. Jakes labels himself ‘Bishop Lazarus’ in return to pulpit
Richmond’s first Black mayor, Henry Marsh, remembered
Beloved Richmond entertainer Wayne Breedlove dies at 56
‘Mr. CIAA’ remembered as basketball tournament icon
Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76
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Personality: Dr. Robert Winn
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Personality: Darian Wyatt
Richmond Planet editor’s life inspires upcoming stage production
Civil rights documentary fundraiser set for March 23
Virginia Opera, Richmond Symphony to debut Loving v. Virginia opera
Actor reflects on dual roles in ‘MJ the Musical’
Sports
Panthers secure second straight victory over Bluefield State
Vick earns second Hall of Fame induction in one week
Chiefs, Eagles feature HBCU alumni in Super Bowl LIX
Spider track team shines at VMI Invitational with strong results
Strikers and Kickers Youth merge to form Richmond United
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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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