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May 4, 2023

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UPAL’s garden

Anew community garden shaped as a labyrinth with circular walking paths will be dedicated at noon Saturday, May 6, on the grounds of 4809 Warwick Road in South Side, it has been announced.

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Richmond to investigate Confederate burial site under City property

VMFA hires Karen Daly to lead provenance research

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

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Respect the sanctity of churches, by David W. Marshall

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Legal trailblazer Willard Douglas Jr. remembered

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VUU hosts first CIAA Flag Football Roundup

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Phil Martelli Jr. named VCU men’s basketball head coach

Kickers fall to Forward Madison in Henny Derby opener

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RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events

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

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Hair care products founder Joe Dudley dies

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Hampton University announces new president

Obamas break ground for $830M presidential library

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