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McClellan launches youth advisory council for high school students
Virginia Chamber of Commerce names interim president
Little Rock Nine member to keynote Virginia descendants symposium
RMTA to begin all-electronic tolling on Powhite Parkway this winter
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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Federal overreach seeks to undermine the success of America’s Black mayors, by Marc …
Let’s fight crime, not each other, by Clarence Page
Fighting for justice and democracy with Jasmine Crockett
Time for Dems to get serious about their future
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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Basketball shoe with Bible verse from NBA’s Jonathan Isaac lands at Museum
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
Chargois remembered for decades of service and activism
Family, friends mourn Harlem Globetrotter, Maggie Walker alum Clyde Austin, 67
Danielle Spencer, who played Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60
Educator, athlete Harold Thomas Green Sr. dies at 96
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Richmond Folk Festival adds 10 new artists for 2025 lineup
‘A Strange Loop’ leads Richmond Artsies nominations; multiple shows earn nods
Southern Soul Celebration returns to Woodford Aug. 23
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‘First Take’ kicks off largest HBCU fall tour
NASCAR’s Chastain urges fans to buckle up, drive sober
Virginia Union looks to make history with third straight CIAA title
Bandura’s walk-off single lifts Flying Squirrels over Curve, 6-5
New HBCU basketball tournament coming to Disney World
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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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