New Year’s 2023 Closings

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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
Opinion
- Statues of limitations
  
  Dee
  
  Shifting into school
  
  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
Faith
- - Faith News
  - 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
  
  Danielle Spencer, who played Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60
  
  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
Entertainment
- - Personality
  - Happenings
  Personality: Sheba Williams
  
  Personality: Kevin Smith
  
  Personality: Lexi Cleveland
  
  Personality: Atul Patel
  
  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
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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