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June 8, 2023

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Here’s a look at what’s happening around Richmond this week to help you plan your outings.

Multiple Richmond protests highlight unity, activism on Presidents Day

Report on Richmond water crisis highlights staffing, procedure gaps

Confederate marker near DPU substation under new scrutiny

Alpha Kappa Alpha Mid-Atlantic Region to host Richmond conference

NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black …

Protest erupts in D.C. against Trump administration plans to spike global humanitarian aid

In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights

Sharpton to lead King Day events in D.C. to honor Dr. King’s legacy

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostages to be released

TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban

Total solar eclipse wows North America

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

Let it snow

The shop stop

Rally highlights youth activism

A month of history

Honoring Black history in Virginia from 1619 to today, by Kay Coles James

Timely pushback against Trump-Musk secrecy deals, by Clarence Page

Silence of the lambs: Youngkin, Miyares and the rule of law, by David …

How government failed Black Americans, by Julianne Malveaux

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Caregivers need fair pay to continue vital work

Past mayors’ priorities left Richmond’s infrastructure in ruin

Richmond showed resilience, but accountability is needed

A Black church that now owns Proud Boys logo is using it to …

VAIPL to host open mic on environmental and racial justice

Second minister accuses T.D. Jakes of sexual misconduct in defamation suit

Maggie Walker’s pioneering journey explored in performance

Purple Heart recipient Michael Gregory Brown dies at 77

Advocate, educator Denise V. Thomas-Brown remembered

Charles H. Taylor Sr. honored for service, leadership

Richmond’s first Black mayor, Henry Marsh, remembered

Personality: Andrea Daughtry

Personality: Bryce Robertson

Personality: Patricia A. Jones

Personality: Dr. Robert Winn

Newlin Music Prize announces 2025 short list

Black History Month celebrations

HGTV stars headline Richmond Home + Garden Show

Love Stories 2025

All-Star break over

Virginia golfer among finalists for Augusta National Women’s Amateur

CIAA to celebrate 50th anniversary of women’s basketball tournament in 2025

VUU to play SIAC champion Miles College in opener

FXA Sports, 804 Softball team up to enhance local leagues

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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HGTV stars headline Richmond Home + Garden Show

FXA Sports, 804 Softball team up to enhance local leagues

Virginia golfer among finalists for Augusta National Women’s Amateur

CIAA to celebrate 50th anniversary of women’s basketball tournament in 2025

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VUU to play SIAC champion Miles College in opener