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- $6.8M funding gap threatens GRTC zero-fare program
  
  Ealey Project seeks public help to preserve civil rights leader’s legacy
  
  Richmond to investigate Confederate burial site under City property
  
  VMFA hires Karen Daly to lead provenance research
  
  Black-owned brands adapt their plans for a post-DEI era
  
  North Carolina’s largest public university, NC State, names new chancellor
  
  D.C. begins removing Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House
  
  Kamala Harris receives prestigious NAACP Chairman’s Award
  
  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
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  Remembering Wilma Wirt
  
  Governor leaves workers hanging
  
  Remembering Dr. King
  
  The ‘poorly educated’ and the plan to undermine them, by Julianne Malveaux
  
  ‘Signalgate’ reveals backward-looking military view, by Clarence Page
  
  Faith leaders call on Congress to act against authoritarianism, by Bridget Moix
  
  Respect the sanctity of churches, by David W. Marshall
  
  Citizens group calls for halt to Fall Line Trail
  
  Time to recognize Pauli Murray’s legacy in Richmond
  
  Judge recalled as ‘legend’
  
  Reader commends the Free Press
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  Marvin Sapp defends fundraising style after viral video sparks debate
  
  Virginia Interfaith names LaKeisha Cook executive director
  
  5th Baptist Church hosts 5th Annual MLK Memorial Luncheon and Awards Program
  
  Historical marker for Essex Old Folks Home unveiling this Saturday near Angel Visit
  
  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: Melody Walker
  
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  Personality: Margaret ‘Meg’ Turner
  
  Personality: CiNease Freeman
  
  ‘Fat Ham’ cookin’ again: Triangle Players, Firehouse team up to save production
  
  ‘Homes & Habitats’ exhibition explores nature through art at Lewis Ginter
  
  History tours return at The Valentine
  
  Cosmic invasion
Sports
- VUU hosts first CIAA Flag Football Roundup
  
  Donamatrix Day returns to Petersburg with fitness festival, charity events
  
  Phil Martelli Jr. named VCU men’s basketball head coach
  
  Kickers fall to Forward Madison in Henny Derby opener
  
  Flying Squirrels introduce new GM ahead of last season at Diamond
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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Virginia Interfaith names LaKeisha Cook executive director

LaKeisha Cook

The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy appointed Dr. LaKeisha Cook as its new executive director, the organization announced Tuesday.

History tours return at The Valentine

The Valentine’s Richmond History Tours will resume in April, offering guided explorations of the city’s past. Now in their 25th …

‘Homes & Habitats’ exhibition explores nature through art at Lewis Ginter

Hannah Bishop and her daughters, Salomé and Sol Perez, explore The Barefoot Circle, a circular rock garden created by their husband and father, artist Alfonso Pérez Acosta. The installation is part of the new exhibition “Homes & Habitats” at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, which continues through Sept. 28.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden recently opened its outdoor art exhibition, “Homes & Habitats,” featuring works by seven local artists. The …

Flying Squirrels introduce new GM ahead of last season at Diamond

Anthony Oppermann

Anthony Oppermann is the general manager of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the team announced Monday.

Kickers fall to Forward Madison in Henny Derby opener

Darwin Espinal responds in the 50th minute with a well-placed strike after Barnathan gains possession.

The Richmond Kickers (2-2-0, 6 points) fell 2-1 to Forward Madison (1-1-0, 3 points) in a hard-fought first leg of …

Phil Martelli Jr. named VCU men’s basketball head coach

Phil Martelli Jr.

Virginia Commonwealth University Men’s Basketball has a new head coach, and he’s no stranger to building success. Phil Martelli Jr., …

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