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  Communities need more doctors, by Julianne Malveaux
  
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  What James Earl Jones can teach us about activism and art in times …
  
  Trump, Vance traffic racist lies about immigrants, by Marc H. Morial
  
  Support for Fall Line Trail, but concern over Bryan Park route
  
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  ER scare highlights need for AFib awareness and regular checkups
  
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  Native tree distribution event held at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church
  
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  Legendary soul icon Frankie Beverly dies at 77
  
  James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader and EGOT winner, dies at …
  
  Co-founder of Abundent Life Church of Christ leaves lasting impact
  
  Civil rights pioneer Sybil Haydel Morial dies
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  Huguenot graduate brings acclaimed short to RIFF
  
  State Fair of Virginia returns with concerts, agriculture, family fun
  
  Virginia authors shine at Library of Virginia literary gala
  
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- 6 NFL teams saved their season Sunday by earning their first win
  
  Virginia Union Panthers host Shaw University Bears in home opener
  
  Sports Backers Executive Director Jon Lugbill retires
  
  Commanders uniforms rank last in NFL fan survey
  
  Colonial Downs ends successful season with big plans for spring
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  'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
  
  Grammy-winning singer Betty Wright succumbs at 66
  
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  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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New Life Outreach Church to host Unshakeable Conference in October

Pastors Carlos and Rosalinda Rivera

The Unshakeable Conference happens at New Life Outreach Church Oct. 2 through 6. Led by Pastors Carlos and Rosalinda Rivera, …

Second Presbyterian Church hosts speaker series on environmental justice

Rachel James

Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond will host a speaker series titled, “Rooting in Place: Planting Seeds of Resilience,” focusing on …

Colonial Downs ends successful season with big plans for spring

Colonial Downs Racetrack concluded its 2024 season on a high note, capping off 27 days of racing. The highlight of …

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Commanders uniforms rank last in NFL fan survey

A recent study found that Washington Commanders uniforms are the least popular among NFL fans on social media.

A recent study of NFL fan sentiment on social media revealed the Washington Commanders uniforms are the least popular in …

Sports Backers Executive Director Jon Lugbill retires

Jon Lugbill

Jon Lugbill, the founding executive director of Sports Backers, will retire June 30, 2025, after 31 years leading the nonprofit …

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