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City Council, residents push for changes to Richmond’s 2026 budget
GRTC plans to continue zero-fare policy
Richmond Free Press staff earns honors in statewide journalism contest
Kickstarter CEO, Richmond Fed president to speak at local commencements
PepsiCo meets with Sharpton over DEI cuts, potential boycott
Bernice King discusses Fair Housing Act, made law after her father’s murder
Black-owned brands adapt their plans for a post-DEI era
North Carolina’s largest public university, NC State, names new chancellor
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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Screening out distractions
Chaos wears a suit, and smirks
Woman’s work
April Herstory
Trump’s Smithsonian order mirrors tactics of Nazis, Soviets, by David W. Marshall
Wealth gets votes, not victory, by Clarence Page
Hip-hop can document life in America more reliably than history books, by A.D. …
The ‘poorly educated’ and the plan to undermine them, by Julianne Malveaux
No more markers
Citizens group calls for halt to Fall Line Trail
Time to recognize Pauli Murray’s legacy in Richmond
Judge recalled as ‘legend’
Faith
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Annual prayer breakfast brings Christian leaders together May 1
Judge dismisses gender discrimination lawsuit against historic Harlem church
Faith, business leaders gather for final T.D. Jakes leadership conference
Marvin Sapp defends fundraising style after viral video sparks debate
Carlton T. Brooks, Richmond funeral director for seven decades, dies at 98
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer, dies at 88
Legal trailblazer Willard Douglas Jr. remembered
Ida Cheatham, beloved Maymont figure, dies at 105
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Personality: Christine DeFilippo
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VCUarts and VSU exhibitions spotlight emerging artists’ voices
Documentary screening to honor culinary pioneer Edna Lewis at Library of Virginia
Richmond Poetry Fest celebrates community through verse
Frida Fest
Sports
Iverson Classic returns to Hampton, featuring top NBA prospects
Who’s got next?
Flying Squirrels stumble late, swept by RubberDucks in season-opener
Virginia State’s Coach Blow earns spot on national coaching honor roll
Top basketball talent honored at Spring Maxie Awards
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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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