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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
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Earle-Sears’ campaign ploy over transgender people demonizes vulnerable population by Roger Chesley
Youngkin and Earle-Sears fail Virginia schools
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Clergy, veterans take coordinated prayer action to Capitol
Faith, family and fun fill the field at Catholic Fest
Interfaith initiative aims to increase voter turnout
Leaders, mentors to speak at men’s summit at VUU
Ed Coleman, 82, devoted life to teaching and community service
Chesterfield Supervisor Jim Holland dies at 73 after cancer battle
John W. ‘Casey’ Jones Sr., beloved dentist and mentor, dies at 83
Ettrick native Rudi Johnson leaves lasting mark on football and community
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High school students to host TEDxRVA Youth
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Black artists’ alliance exhibition explores American identity
Shalom Farms to host annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 29
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Kickers close season with Henny Derby win over Madison
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Panthers roar past Lincoln 66-21 in Homecoming rout
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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
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Hampton University announces new president
Obamas break ground for $830M presidential library
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Boston’s new mayor marks historic ‘firsts’ leading city
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