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- 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 …
  
  Paradise Stolen
  
  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 …
Opinion
- What to the slave is the Fourth of July?
  
  We’re No. 1!
  
  Final score
  
  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?’
Faith
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  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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  Personality: Jason T. Pritchard
  
  Personality: Dr. Jodi Marie Winship
  
  Personality: Cheryl Lewis Burke
  
  Personality: Lindsay Kylene Bunting Eubanks
  
  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
Sports
- 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
Black Experience
- 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
  
  Boston’s new mayor marks historic ‘firsts’ leading city
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Local drag performers crowned with ‘Virginia Pride’ titles

Local drag artists Keante Armon Black, Celestia Cox and Javon Love.

Drag royalty was celebrated at the annual Virginia Pride Pageant last Sunday.

NFL Players Choir set for Essence festival performance

All-NFL group The Players Choir will perform at the 30th Anniversary Essence Festival of Culture on Sunday, July 7.

The Players Choir, a group composed of current and former NFL players, is scheduled to perform at the 30th Anniversary …

Former Ram Owusu Sekyere returns to VCU

VCU Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach Owusu Sekyere

VCU Women’s Soccer Head Coach Lindsey Martin recently announced the hiring of Owusu Sekyere as assistant coach. Sekyere returns to …

HBCU All-Stars complete historic first international tour in France

Coach Cy Alexander, left, and the game’s founder, Travis Williams, right, joined players from HBCUs at the tournament held in France last week.

The 10-member HBCU All-Star basketball squad successfully completed its first-ever international tour in France last week after competing in the …

Colonial Downs prepares for 2024 racing season

More than 100 horses have already arrived at Colonial Downs, with approximately 700 more expected at the New Kent racetrack throughout race season.

Colonial Downs Racetrack is gearing up for its 2024 thoroughbred racing season, set to begin July 11. The track announced …

Richmond basketball bolsters staff: Dollar named assistant coach

Coach Dollar

Darian Dollar, who served as video coordinator for the University of Richmond’s men’s basketball program last season, has been promoted …

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