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- Hanover County neighbors raise concerns over proposed landfill expansion
  
  ‘Prides of March’ protest headed to State Capitol
  
  Public mobility leads way in People’s Budget submissions for city
  
  Mayor Avula announces permanent appointments for city leaders
  
  D.C. begins removing Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House
  
  Kamala Harris receives prestigious NAACP Chairman’s Award
  
  Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s diversity programs
  
  NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black …
  
  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
- New amphitheater must answer to climate and culture
  
  Clemency for a cop
  
  You can’t steal our Joy
  
  Let it snow
  
  How Bloody Sunday shocked America into action, by Marc H. Morial
  
  When grandstanding falls flat, by Clarence Page
  
  Pentagon purge targets Tuskegee Airmen photos in DEI crackdown, by Ben Jealous
  
  Roberta Flack’s music and message, by Marc H. Morial
  
  Citizens group calls for halt to Fall Line Trail
  
  Time to recognize Pauli Murray’s legacy in Richmond
  
  Judge recalled as ‘legend’
  
  Reader commends the Free Press
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  Two-day event to bring women together for inspiration, community
  
  Lenten Lunch series to highlight women in faith leadership
  
  Hayes to speak at Richmond Peace Center event
  
  A Black church that now owns Proud Boys logo is using it to …
  
  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
Entertainment
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  Personality: CiNease Freeman
  
  Personality: Bernette Hardy-Keyes
  
  Personality: Russell W. Scott
  
  Personality: Andrea Daughtry
  
  Concert honors Sister Rosetta Tharpe at Hippodrome
  
  Outdoor Festivals signal the changing seasons in Richmond
  
  Celebrity guests and activities highlight expanded GalaxyCon
  
  Richmond to host Broadway hits, including ‘The Wiz,’ ‘The Outsiders’
Sports
- Patriots make history with dominant A-10 title win
  
  VSU names alumna Tiffani-Dawn Sykes new athletic director
  
  New bill relaxes physician requirements for boxing, wrestling events
  
  Smith qualifies for NCAA Indoor Nationals
  
  Former rivals partner to bring racing back to Southside Speedway
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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Smith qualifies for NCAA Indoor Nationals

Antonio Smith

Virginia Union University freshman Antonio Smith has qualified for the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Nationals. Smith will …

Celebrity guests and activities highlight expanded GalaxyCon

Two cosplayers showcase their creative costumes at a recent GalaxyCon event held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

The line between fantasy and reality blurs later this month when superheroes, villains and beloved characters from across the entertainment …

Outdoor Festivals signal the changing seasons in Richmond

Festivalgoers attending the 33rd Annual 2nd Street Festival last year.

As sure as the temperatures begin to rise, Richmond’s festival season begins, signaling the arrival of spring. The city’s streets …

New bill relaxes physician requirements for boxing, wrestling events

A new bill passed by the General Assembly seeks to ease physician requirements at events such as the USA Boxing Elite National Championships, held recently at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, by shortening the time needed for medical licensure.

The General Assembly passed a bill making it easier for a physician to serve ringside at certain sporting events, and …

VSU names alumna Tiffani-Dawn Sykes new athletic director

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Virginia State University recently named Tiffani-Dawn Sykes as its new associate vice president for intercollegiate athletics, bringing a former Trojan …

Citizens group calls for halt to Fall Line Trail

The Fall Line Trail will be a major construction project and a permanent addition to the city. It should be …

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