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President Obama presents Sidney Poitier with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in August 2009.

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January 13, 2022

President Obama presents Sidney Poitier with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in August 2009.

New legislation brings aid to family members caring for relatives’ children

Election to reshape Richmond School Board with nine seats up for grabs

July 4 holiday closings

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority names new chief of staff

The shocking discovery that suddenly made reparations deeply personal for one woman

Survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre challenge Oklahoma high court decision

Black farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO’s resignation after company cuts DEI …

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Total solar eclipse wows North America

Shock, grief and mourning for 3 Georgia-based U.S. soldiers killed in Middle East …

Ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater discovered near Vatican

House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a …

What to the slave is the Fourth of July?

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Extreme heat a wake-up call, by Ben Jealous

Despite debate performance, support for Biden remains strong among Black leaders, by Tamil …

Environmental justice for Cumberland County, by Benjamin Chavis Jr.

Fair housing is up to all of us

Black athletes are Black men, women first, by David W. Marshall

Counties must follow Henrico’s lead on homeless funding

Ashe Center demolition plan misguided

Former VUU presidents ensured buildings’ preservation

‘What became of the Black People of Sumer?’

Thousands of faith leaders, union members, activists rally in D.C.

Clergy, parents file suit against Louisiana Ten Commandments law

Virginia Union professor publishes new book on gospel interpretation

Spirituals, freedom songs echo across generations, by Hazel Trice Edney

Raymond E. Gross, Air Force veteran and community leader, dies at 89

Giants’ Willie Mays, ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93

Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies …

Rev. James Lawson Jr., original Freedom Rider and apostle of nonviolence, dies at …

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Tribute planned for civil rights leader Maggie L. Walker

Tribute planned for civil rights leader Maggie L. Walker

‘Red, White and Lights’ returns to Meadow Farm

Local drag performers crowned with ‘Virginia Pride’ titles

Flying Squirrels’ July 4 game sells out for 14th straight year

Colonial Downs prepares for 2024 racing season

HBCU All-Stars complete historic first international tour in France

VUU’s Ny Langley to showcase skills at Harlem’s Rucker Park

Former Ram Owusu Sekyere returns to VCU

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …

'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87

Grammy-winning singer Betty Wright succumbs at 66

Andre Harrell, who founded Uptown Records and launched many careers, dies at 5

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

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Local drag performers crowned with ‘Virginia Pride’ titles

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