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Granberry taking it to another level at VSU
If any element was missing from last season’s Virginia State University basketball success, it was a dominant, under-the-basket post player.
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VCU shines in The Bahamas; plays next in Miami
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Jonathan Williams entered this basketball season with a well-deserved reputation as a playmaker.
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Richmond’s Malcolm Bell hoping to lead N.C. Central to Celebration Bowl victory
North Carolina Central University features one of the top passers in HBCU football, along with one of the most dangerous runners in HBCU football.
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Stoney draws transition team from various sectors
Mayor-elect Levar Stoney is drawing on people from business, education, government and other backgrounds to help him make the transition to Richmond’s chief executive post.
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Petersburg official involved in water meter problems put on leave
A Petersburg official who played a key role in the city’s water meter snafu has been placed on administrative leave, the Free Press has learned.
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President Obama awards 21 the Medal of Freedom
President Obama awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom — the highest civilian honor in the United States — to 21 key figures at a star-studded ceremony at the White House last week.
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A pre-Thanksgiving blessing // Thanksgiving arrived early when the Richmond Christian Center extended “A Thanksgiving Meal” to the less fortunate in the community last Saturday. …
Published on November 24, 2016
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Lady Walker and the Cleveland-VUU connection
It’s a small world. If you didn’t believe that before, you will with Virginia Union University basketball standout Lady Walker. For starters, her first name really is Lady. She has the same name as her fraternal grandmother. “It’s funny,” she said with a smile. “I’ll hear someone on the street say, ‘Hey, Lady!’ and I think they’re talking to me. And then I see they’re calling someone else.”
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Richmond NAACP selects Minor as new president
James J. “J.J.” Minor will be the new president of the Richmond Branch NAACP.
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Felicia Johnson’s busy schedule just got busier. The veteran Virginia Union University administrator has been selected to represent the CIAA on the NCAA Division II …
Published on November 19, 2016
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Johnson selected to NCAA Division II Management Council
Felicia Johnson’s busy schedule just got busier. The veteran Virginia Union University administrator has been selected to represent the CIAA on the NCAA Division II Management Council.
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How will Donald Trump’s win impact your life?
“Hopefully, his tax plan will benefit the working class and middle class. I’m kind of excited, though, because I feel like he’s a wild card, and I’m interested in seeing how it’s going to play out. I think the White House will humble him. He has no choice but to be humble. Maybe with people surrounding him, he’ll get the wisdom to run the White House effectively.”
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Published on November 19, 2016
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Mr. Johnson
Published on November 18, 2016
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VSU shuts down appearance by controversial pyschologist
A controversial figure who promotes black unity, but who also has labeled the gay rights movement a conspiracy to reduce the black population, has been barred from speaking at Virginia State University.
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Throwing money at problem in city schools not the solution
Re: “City school officials: Test scores to get worse before they get better,” Oct. 20-22 edition:
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VUU hoping for hoops wins
Virginia Union University ranks with the nation’s most improved basketball programs over the last two years. And there are signs the upswing will continue.
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Bishop Hunt to celebrate 45th anniversary Nov.13
Refuge Temple Assembly of Yahweh Yahoshua the Messiah is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its pastor, Bishop Milton J. Hunt.
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Celebrating artists // The show features art from members of the Black American Art Association of Richmond, a new art collective. Scores of people attended …
Published on November 4, 2016
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VUU’s Nieves wins at CIAA cross-country championship
Luis Nieves and Virginia Union University continue to dominate the CIAA men’s cross-country championship. In winning his second straight individual title, Nieves also led the Panthers to a third consecutive team crown Oct. 27 at Richmond’s Bryan Park.
