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Norfolk State to host only Virginia gubernatorial debate Thursday
Questionable gifts cloud Earle-Sears’ governor bid
Tavares Floyd indicted on felony election fraud charges
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Harris, Moore urge Congressional Black Caucus to stand firm
Chicago braces as Trump threatens immigration raids
Black History Museum loaning Confederate statues for national exhibition
Lawyers say Florida officer pointed gun at Black student before violent arrest
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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Artists’ solidarity offers a blueprint against blacklists by Ben Jealous
Conflict entrepreneurs behind our broken politics by Clarence Page
Communities pay the price for ‘free’ AI tools
Memory of Jan. 6 fades as false narratives take hold by David W. …
Vicky Hester’s legacy endures at Babes
Youth violence thrives where opportunity is scarce
Reimbursing language learners?
Trump’s promises of cuts lost in a sea of costly waste
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Dementia documentary screening at Real Life Ministries
New Jersey bishop to lead revival at Second Baptist Church (West End)
Faith, festivities to highlight first Catholic Fest
Greater Mt. Moriah hosts festival of unity, peace
John W. ‘Casey’ Jones Sr., beloved dentist and mentor, dies at 83
Ettrick native Rudi Johnson leaves lasting mark on football and community
Rudy ‘The Reject’ Cunningham, influential coach and athlete, dies at 68
Family, friends celebrate Danielle Spencer’s life of compassion
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Folk Festival to feature ‘Riverlore’ films, discussion
‘Gabriel Gathering’ to honor enslaved rebellion leader
ICA at VCU rolls out fall slate of artist talks and performances
Virtual talk to explore roots of Confederate monuments
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Atlanta’s first all-Black high school polo team wins inaugural match
Virginia Union rolls past Shaw 59-7
Virginia State sweeps Lincoln in straight sets
Jackson State tops 2025 HBCU football media poll
Panthers roll past Johnson C. Smith
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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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‘Gabriel Gathering’ to honor enslaved rebellion leader
Supporters of efforts to reclaim and memorialize Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom district will gather Friday, Oct. 10, for the 23rd annual …
Folk Festival to feature ‘Riverlore’ films, discussion
The Richmond Folk Festival will highlight Virginia’s rivers this year with a special film screening and launch party on Thursday, …
City expands Zoning Advisory Council
Mayor Danny Avula announced Wednesday the addition of four new members to the city’s Zoning Advisory Council, expanding the panel …
Early voting
Richmond voters are now casting ballots early for the 2025 elections, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and …
Norfolk State to host only Virginia gubernatorial debate Thursday
Norfolk State University will host the only face-to-face debate between the Republican and Democratic candidates for Virginia governor on Oct. …
John W. ‘Casey’ Jones Sr., beloved dentist and mentor, dies at 83
For generations of Richmond residents, John W. “Casey” Jones Sr. helped keep their teeth clean and smiles bright.
