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June 9, 2022

Virginia State House

Thousands rally in city for “Hands Off!” protests against Trump and Musk

In leaked audio, Sears downplays job losses tied to Trump cuts

Final water crisis report identifies training, communication failures

Council questions mayor’s proposed spending, salary increases and rate hikes

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

Woman’s work

April Herstory

Remembering Wilma Wirt

Governor leaves workers hanging

Trump’s Smithsonian order mirrors tactics of Nazis, Soviets, by David W. Marshall

Wealth gets votes, not victory, by Clarence Page

Hip-hop can document life in America more reliably than history books, by A.D. …

The ‘poorly educated’ and the plan to undermine them, by Julianne Malveaux

No more markers

Citizens group calls for halt to Fall Line Trail

Time to recognize Pauli Murray’s legacy in Richmond

Judge recalled as ‘legend’

Judge dismisses gender discrimination lawsuit against historic Harlem church

Faith, business leaders gather for final T.D. Jakes leadership conference

Marvin Sapp defends fundraising style after viral video sparks debate

Virginia Interfaith names LaKeisha Cook executive director

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

Personality: Ashley Williams

Personality: Melody Walker

Personality: Leyla McCalla

Personality: Margaret ‘Meg’ Turner

Documentary screening to honor culinary pioneer Edna Lewis at Library of Virginia

Richmond Poetry Fest celebrates community through verse

Frida Fest

‘Fat Ham’ cookin’ again: Triangle Players, Firehouse team up to save production

Who’s got next?

Flying Squirrels stumble late, swept by RubberDucks in season-opener

Virginia State’s Coach Blow earns spot on national coaching honor roll

Top basketball talent honored at Spring Maxie Awards

VUU hosts first CIAA Flag Football Roundup

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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Frida Fest

Top basketball talent honored at Spring Maxie Awards

Virginia State’s Coach Blow earns spot on national coaching honor roll

Flying Squirrels stumble late, swept by RubberDucks in season-opener

Richmond Poetry Fest celebrates community through verse

Faith, business leaders gather for final T.D. Jakes leadership conference