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  Former hospital worker charged with Irvo Otieno's death acquitted
  
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  Mississippi mayor says a Confederate monument stays in storage during lawsuit
  
  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will stay in jail after 2nd judge denies bail
  
  Health districts promote Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
  
  Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating …
  
  Total solar eclipse wows North America
  
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  Ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater discovered near Vatican
  
  House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a …
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  Harris’ appeal serves as a bridge between generations, by David W. Marshall
  
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  Ensuring equal access to the ballot box is crucial for democracy, by Tom …
  
  Support for Fall Line Trail, but concern over Bryan Park route
  
  Students need encouragement to respect the Black National Anthem
  
  ER scare highlights need for AFib awareness and regular checkups
  
  Virginians need to vote like our lives depend on it
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  Native tree distribution event held at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church
  
  Second Presbyterian Church hosts speaker series on environmental justice
  
  New Life Outreach Church to host Unshakeable Conference in October
  
  New Canaan Church to host Live2Lead leadership summit
  
  Community mourns loss of Richmond mentor and nonprofit leader
  
  William “Bill” Lucy, pioneering labor leader, dies at 90
  
  Catherine Vernice Glover, famed Prince collaborator, dies at 60
  
  Legendary soul icon Frankie Beverly dies at 77
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  ‘A Long Arc’ brings 175 Years of Southern photography to VMFA
  
  Pitner to lead discussion on ‘Altar America’ at Gallery 5
  
  Huguenot graduate brings acclaimed short to RIFF
  
  State Fair of Virginia returns with concerts, agriculture, family fun
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- Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 …
  
  VUU Panthers dominate Shaw University in Willard Bailey Classic
  
  VCU women’s soccer extends unbeaten streak
  
  Virginia State bounces back with 35-18 win over Fayetteville State
  
  6 NFL teams saved their season Sunday by earning their first win
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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Pitner to lead discussion on ‘Altar America’ at Gallery 5

Barrett Holmes Pitner

Philosopher, writer and educator Barrett Holmes Pitner will speak at Gallery 5 in Richmond on Thursday, Oct. 3, to discuss …

Virginia State bounces back with 35-18 win over Fayetteville State

After two consecutive losses, Virginia State University (2-2, 1-0 CIAA) returned to the win column with a 35-18 victory over …

VCU women’s soccer extends unbeaten streak

Y-Van Nguyen, left, fights off an opponent’s attempt to slow her pace as VCU extended its unbeaten streak to five games in the 1-1 draw against St. Bonaventure at Sports Backers Stadium.

The Virgnia Commonwealth University Women’s Soccer team extended their unbeaten streak to five games after a 1-1 draw against St. …

VUU Panthers dominate Shaw University in Willard Bailey Classic

Fullback Jaehlan Joyner (42) dives into the end zone for a touchdown. The Virginia Union Panthers would go on to defeat the Shaw University Bears 42-7.

The Virginia Union University Panthers showcased a commanding performance in the Willard Bailey Classic, overwhelming Shaw University 42-7 on Saturday, …

For a thriving Richmond, start at home, by Danny Avula

For more than 20 years, my wife, Mary Kay, and I have raised our family in Richmond’s East End. It’s …

A leadership vacuum, by L. Douglas Wilder

The Wilder School at Virginia Commonwealth University recently held a symposium, led by Wilder School Dean Susan T. Gooden. The …

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