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African dance company eyeing former Jackson Ward church building

Could the vacant former Sharon Baptist Church in Jackson Ward become a performing arts center for an African dance company and other arts groups?

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Starbucks to close 8,000 U.S. stores for racial bias training

Starbucks Corp. will close 8,000 company-owned U.S. cafés for the afternoon on Tuesday, May 29, to train nearly 175,000 to prevent racial discrimination in its stores.

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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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Richmond woman rattled by incident with Henrico police

Qunita Jones knows how actor Ving Rhames felt when he was confronted at his California home by police investigating a neighbor’s call that a “large black man” was breaking in.

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Hip-hop legends at Richmond Coliseum

If you want to go back in the day, Friday night’s Masters of Ceremony Hip Hop Reunion may be the place for you.

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Sharon Baptist Church building no longer for sale

Sharon Baptist Church in Jackson Ward is still on the market, according to a major Richmond real estate company’s website.

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Henrico County’s leaf collection starts Nov. 7

Henrico County will begin providing annual leaf collection services starting Monday, Nov. 7, with both free and paid options available for county residents.

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Fifth Street Baptist, Richmond Convention Center free Thanksgiving meal sites

Two free Thanksgiving dinners are being prepared for the Richmond community.

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MJBL to host annual Inner City Classic baseball championship and symposium Aug. 4-8

The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League will host its annual Inner City Classic championship week of activities with a virtual Bobby Bonds Memorial Symposium, an in-person home run derby and nine in-person baseball games at fields around Metro Richmond.

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Applications being accepted for new Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program

Applications currently are being accepted for the Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program, a new $10 million scholarship fund announced by the energy giant in July to aid African-American, Latino and other young people from under-represented groups seeking a college education or vocational training.

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Former Richmonder Todd taking talents to NBA draft

Former Richmonder Isaiah Todd is among those hop- ing to hear his name called in this year’s NBA Draft.

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Richmond’s top tourism promoter to retire

The Richmond area’s biggest cheerleader for tourism is headed for retirement. Known for his energy and enthusiasm for all things Richmond, John F. “Jack” Berry Jr. has announced that he will end his 31 years at the helm of Richmond Regional Tourism on June 30.

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McClellan’s path to victory

By all accounts, Virginia State Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan has the makings of a formidable member of Congress. Arguably, she is the best qualified candidate to replace the late Rep. A. Donald McEachin, who died Nov. 28, 2022.

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Harold C. Glenn, also known as ‘Soul Santa,’ dies at age 90

During a time that it was rare for a Black person to play the familiar holiday role of Santa Claus anywhere in the country, that fact did not deter Harold Cecil Glenn.

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Santos’ shenanigans

Expelled congressman selling personalized videos for $200

George Santos already has a new gig.

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Black women’s hair and chemicals nothing to relax about

In case you have missed this, a major lawsuit is underway to benefit Black women who used chemical hair relaxers and later developed uterine and ovarian cancer.

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Maymont’s newest otter gets a name

It was William Shakespeare who wrote, “What’s in a name?”

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Transformation Expo at Coliseum

Renowned preacher, author, filmmaker and entrepreneur Bishop T.D. Jakes is coming to Richmond this weekend. The 57-year-old pastor at the 30,000-member The Potter’s House church in Dallas is scheduled to speak at the annual 2015 Transformation Expo 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Richmond Coliseum in Downtown. Doors open at 11 a.m. for the expo, which is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Organizer Radio One describes it as “a day of empowerment, education and entertainment.”

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‘Dialogue’ pages create feedback for School Board

Richmond Public Schools wants to make it easier for parents, students, teachers and the public to ask School Board members questions, make suggestions, express concerns or compliment their work — and get responses in a timely manner.

Julian Bond: He inspired us

He was a revolutionary. Those who knew him before his death Saturday, Aug. 15, also describe Julian Bond as a civil rights icon, a pioneer, a poet and a national treasure.