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New proposed map for House of Delegates boundaries expected Dec. 7
A proposed map showing revamped House of Delegates districts is expected to be released Friday, Dec. 7, according to the U.S. District Court for Eastern Virginia.
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Personality: Jessica N. Thomas
Spotlight on chair of Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Walk to End Alzheimers
On the first Saturday in November, 3,000 people are expected to gather in the river city to take a stand – and a walk – against Alzheimer’s disease. That day is empowering, emotional and uplifting. It celebrates families and professional caregivers who are fighting to end Alzheimer’s.
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U.S. Catholic bishops to meet amid growing sexual abuse crisis
VATICAN CITY Catholic bishops in the United States announced Tuesday that, at the behest of Pope Francis, they will meet for a weeklong retreat in Chicago in January.
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VSU wins big at homecoming
Virginia State University’s homecoming also served as a coming out party for Jemourri La Pierre.
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VUU’s hopes for CIAA title crushed by Bowie State
Amir Hall has rained on Virginia Union University’s parade — “rain” coming in the form of a blizzard of pigskins.
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Statue of WWII Tuskegee Airman to be unveiled Nov. 10 at BHMVA
A life-size statue of the late Lt. Col. Howard L. Baugh of Petersburg, who was a member of the noted Tuskegee Airmen, will be unveiled Saturday, Nov. 10, at its new home at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. in Richmond’s Jackson Ward. The unveiling, to be held 4 to 6 p.m., will be followed by a brief program.
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Fear, falsehoods and fake ‘invasion’
As midterm elections approach, which frightens you most: Fear of Latin American refugees marching in a “caravan” toward our southern border? Or loss of your medical coverage for pre-existing conditions?
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School grading practices inaccurate, inequitable
The battle for equity in our schools is not only a fight to guarantee access to great teaching and high quality learning environments, programs and materials. The battle also includes the practices and policies that teachers use to describe students’ success or failure in school.
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Trump and ‘Medi-scare’
Maybe Donald Trump really believes his hype about the “lying media.” That might explain why his effort to produce a commentary longer than a tweet contains enough falsehoods to have fact checkers working overtime.
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Charles ‘Jabo’ Wilkins, trailblazing player for the VCU Rams, dies at 70
In Virginia Commonwealth University’s storied basketball history, few players shined brighter than Richmond native Charles “Jabo” Wilkins. A trailblazing hero for the Rams from 1968 to 1971, Mr. Wilkins died of brain cancer Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Greenville, N.C., at age 70.
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Edward Curtis pushes through grief to deliver for Armstrong
Armstrong High School’s Edward Curtis Jr. plays his rugged brand of football with more than just flesh and bone. The senior is also fueled by a brimming tank of emotion.
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Songs of redemption
Documentary film captures noted hip-hop artist ‘Speech’ of Arrested Development helping men incarcerated at the Richmond City Justice Center make strides toward better lives through music
For 10 days, hip-hop artist Todd “Speech” Thomas, the front man for Arrested Development, worked inside the Richmond City Justice Center helping inmates to tell their stories via music. They sang, rapped and played out their pain in music, part of a method to unearth the past and open new chapters in the lives.
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Harvard admissions lawsuit may impact race, affirmative action in college admissions
Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants in order to limit how many it admits, a lawyer for a group suing the school said on Monday at the start of a trial that could have wider implications for the role of race in U.S. college admissions.
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Henrico offers free flu shots
The Henrico County Health Department will offer free flu vaccinations on a first-come, first-served basis at two upcoming clinics, it has been announced.
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Richmond Circuit Court clears way for ballot initiative on schools vs. Coliseum
The Richmond Circuit Court this week cleared the way for political strategist Paul Goldman to launch a challenge to a brewing $1.2 billion proposal to replace the 47-year-old Richmond Coliseum.
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New Henrico schools diversity chief ready to push change
Monica Manns keeps certain books within arm’s reach of her desk at the Henrico County Public Schools central office.
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Justice Kavanaugh takes seat on U.S. Supreme Court
Justice Brett Kavanaugh spent a collegial first day on the bench as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday that contrasted sharply with the venom of his confirmation process, taking an active role in arguments alongside his eight new colleagues.
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Chicago verdict raises hopes of greater police accountability
A rare scene in the American justice system unfolded last week in a Chicago courthouse. A white officer stood before a mostly white jury and was convicted of killing an African-American teenager.
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Lost cause
Richmond City Council rejects resolution requesting General Assembly approval for authority over city’s Confederate monuments
The racist Confederate past has maintained its stranglehold on Richmond’s future.
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2nd Street Festival: A wolf in sheep’s clothing
The fact is this festival has and continues to be owned and controlled by white people during most of its existence. This, for me, is a major problem because at no point has its owners envisioned, stated or promised that, in addition to extolling the past importance of Jackson Ward, they want to or are even interested in reviving, resuscitating and restoring Jackson Ward to its former glory and past.
