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Jackson stumps here for Clinton
Millennials don’t understand the privilege of voting because they weren’t alive during the struggle of the 1950s and 1960s to secure the right to vote, according to the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
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‘Silencing nominees … stifles democracy’
The third party candidate for president, Libertarian Gary Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico, was deliberately excluded from the first presidential debate. He requested to be there, but was rejected.
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Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 35 at Ebenezer Baptist Church receiving the Bronze Award are, from left, McKenzie Johnson, Wramsey Norris, Kameelah Hagues, Mycah McDowney, …
Published on September 30, 2016
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6 Junior Girl Scouts receive coveted Scouting award
For the first time in the troop’s history, six members of Girl Scout Troop 35 at Ebenezer Baptist Church have received the Girl Scout Bronze Award.
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2nd Street Festival this weekend
The 28th Annual 2nd Street Festival is returning to Jackson Ward this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2, people can enjoy music and entertainment at the festival, which is free and open to the public.
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Panthers looking for 3-peat Saturday against St. Augustine’s
William “Will” Stanback suffered a misstep, of sorts, in Orlando, Fla., and lost all football traction. Now he’s back in full stride in Richmond. Call it the “Stanback comeback.”
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HU’s Yahkee Johnson proves big talent comes in small packages
Yahkee Johnson gets low marks for height and weight but straight A’s for speed and elusiveness. Hampton University’s 5-foot-7, 160-pound junior tailback is like The Roadrunner in shoulder pads — beep, beep — and a No. 22 on his blue and white uniform. Tackling him would be easy, assuming you could catch him. So often, frustrated defenders are left clutching nothing but air.
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Trump and the birthers
News Flash: Donald Trump now believes that President Obama was born in the country of which he is president.
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VUU beats CIAA defending champ Winston-Salem State
The clouds have parted, as least for now. After two deflating losses, the Virginia Union University Panthers are heading to Fayetteville State University this Saturday, Sept. 24, with a victory under their belts and a smile on their faces. Coach Mark James’ squad is 1-2 after a rousing 37-14 win last Saturday against its longtime nemesis, Winston-Salem State University.
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Andrew ‘Bo’ Hobbs, longtime TJ coach, dies at 57
Andrew Nicholas “Bo” Hobbs Jr., former athlete and basketball coach at Richmond’s Thomas Jefferson High School, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2016.
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3-day AFRIKANA Independent Film Festival debuts
The AFRIKANA Independent Film Festival, featuring more than 30 films from four continents, panel discussions and events with directors and movie score producers, will debut Thursday, Sept.15, and continue through Sunday, Sept. 18.
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Arte!’ exhibit opens Friday at Pine Camp
The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is hosting “Arte!” — an exhibit in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Murals to be painted in Jackson Ward
Five local artists will commemorate the unsung heroes and history of Jackson Ward
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UR wallops NSU; HU beat by W&M
Life on the visitors’ side of Robins Stadium didn’t go well for former University of Richmond football Coach Latrell Scott.
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Personality: Danielle Ebelle
Spotlight on 2016 White House Initiative HBCU All-Star
Virginia Union University senior Danielle Ebelle walked into a conference room where seated were Dr. Joseph Johnson, VUU’s acting president; Dr. Latrelle Green, dean of the School of Mathematics, Science and Technology; and Dr. Carleitta Paige-Anderson, director of the Center of Undergraduate Research, flanked by other professors, academic advisers and deans.
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‘Checkered past’ tanks Petersburg’s top pick
Petersburg Mayor W. Howard Myers expected to introduce Rochelle Small-Toney as the new city manager Wednesday evening
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‘Back 2 School’ drive for A.P. Hill Elementary in Petersburg
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 622 of Petersburg is sponsoring a “Back 2 School” drive for A.P. Hill Elementary School students on Saturday, Sept. 17.
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VUU loses to LIU-Post; looking for victory in S.C.
Virginia Union University is an NCAA Division II football program with plenty of Division I talent. Some exciting Division I transfers made a positive impression but couldn’t produce a victory in VUU’s rainy opener last Saturday before 757 fans at Hovey Field in Richmond.
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NSU plays UR at Robins Stadium; HU takes on W&M at home
There was a time not so long ago when no man on earth wanted to see the University of Richmond win a football game more than Coach Latrell Scott.
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Mr. Johnson
Published on September 9, 2016
