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Chisholm posthumously awarded Congressional Gold Medal
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Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary giant, dies at 81
Hildreth ‘Hal’ Walker Jr., laser scientist, dies at 91
Farid Alan Schintzius, activist, dies at 76
Activist Farid Alan Schintzius Dies at 76
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VUU Gospel Choir performs on BET’s ‘HBCU Honors’
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Maxie Awards honor Richmond’s student-athletes
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Virginia Union’s historic season ends with loss to Valdosta State
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Pharrell Williams: LEGO documentary captures his essence
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
Hair care products founder Joe Dudley dies
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Virginia Union’s historic season ends with loss to Valdosta State
Virginia Union University’s football team saw its record-breaking season come to an end Saturday, Dec. 7, with a 49-14 loss …
Joyner-Kersee to headline RVA Sports Awards
Legendary Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee will headline the RVA Sports Awards on Feb. 8, bringing star power to the annual celebration …
Maxie Awards honor Richmond’s student-athletes
Richmond’s student-athletes stepped into the spotlight at the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center on Dec. 4 at the 2nd Annual …
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Dec. 7, COVID-19 accounted for .6% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall …
Farid Alan Schintzius, activist, dies at 76
Richmond activist Farid Alan Schintzius died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of …
McQuinn announces re-election campaign for House of Delegates
Delegate Delores L. McQuinn, D-Henrico, officially launched her re-election campaign Tuesday afternoon at Trevor’s Grill and Tavern in Henrico.