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- Local groups join ‘Good Trouble’ day of action rallies
  
  During Diversity town hall, community voices anger, demands accountability
  
  The Chuck Brown Band will bring go-go groove to 2nd Street Festival
  
  Rodgers named Richmond’s economic development director
  
  Deacon gets a new pickup truck after helping thwart Michigan church shooting
  
  Family of Alabama teen shot by police seeks access to video of shooting
  
  Digital project aims to preserve and expand the legacy of Bayard Rustin
  
  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets standing ovation from inmates after court victory, lawyer says
  
  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
- The real man of steel
  
  Our city, our rules
  
  School spirit
  
  Between freedom and the fireworks
  
  A show of force with no justification, by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Is the Epstein scandal behind us? Don’t bet on it, by Clarence Page
  
  Rising waters will not drown the American spirit, by Ben Jealous
  
  Immigrants with TPS face new threats under Trump’s policies, by Emily Rodriguez
  
  Trump’s promises of cuts lost in a sea of costly waste
  
  Withers’ message still resonates in song, service and support for others
  
  What John Reid’s controversies say about his candidacy
  
  Antioch Baptist Church preserves the past
Faith
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  Justice takes root at eco camp
  
  Workshop to explore African American spirituals in worship
  
  ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ unofficial Black national anthem, celebrates 125 years
  
  Thousands gather in Richmond for Ahmadiyya Muslim convention
  
  Maxine Jenkins remembered for a life of service, education and compassion
  
  Willie J. Banks Jr., noted Virginia surgeon and Navy veteran, dies at 81
  
  Teacher, superintendent Billy Cannaday dies at 75
  
  Barbara Grey, celebrated Richmond educator and mentor, dies at 99
Entertainment
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  Personality: Anissa Turner-Randolph
  
  Personality: Will Melton
  
  Personality: Sherod Davis
  
  Personality: Alan L. Meekins Sr.
  
  Black Pride RVA faces funding cuts ahead of annual events
  
  The Chuck Brown Band will bring go-go groove to 2nd Street Festival
  
  S.A. Cosby to discuss new novel at Petersburg event
  
  Shalom Farms welcomes families to explore food justice work
Sports
- Black Widows punch ticket to championship
  
  Former Richmond Braves manager honored
  
  Virginia Commonwealth Games find new home
  
  Virginia Union earns record five CIAA academic awards
  
  Chesterfield’s Mila Henry receives honor from Megan Thee Stallion
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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Shalom Farms welcomes families to explore food justice work

Shalom Farms will host its annual summer open house on Sunday, July 20, offering Richmond residents a chance to explore …

Chesterfield’s Mila Henry receives honor from Megan Thee Stallion

Thirteen-year-old Chesterfield resident Mila Henry was honored July 16 at the inaugural gala of Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas …

Virginia Commonwealth Games find new home

An athlete competes in the Virginia Commonwealth Games.

The Virginia Commonwealth Games are headed to the Richmond area.

Virginia Union earns record five CIAA academic awards

Virginia Union University has earned a record five Dr. Freddie Vaughan Awards for academic achievement during the 2024-25 school year, …

Former Richmond Braves manager honored

Former Richmond Braves manager Grady Little has been named the recipient of the 2025 Paul Keyes RBI Award, the Richmond …

Immigrants with TPS face new threats under Trump’s policies, by Emily Rodriguez

In the 19 years my uncle has worked in the health care industry, he’s only missed one day — the …

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