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- Kaine meets with local community leaders to discuss concerns on federal policies
  
  Penny’s Wine Shop to appear in local Super Bowl commercial
  
  RPS board strengthens protections for immigrant students
  
  Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn announces retirement
  
  Protest erupts in D.C. against Trump administration plans to spike global humanitarian aid
  
  In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights
  
  Sharpton to lead King Day events in D.C. to honor Dr. King’s legacy
  
  As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to focus on his teachings
  
  Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostages to be released
  
  TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban
  
  Total solar eclipse wows North America
  
  Shock, grief and mourning for 3 Georgia-based U.S. soldiers killed in Middle East …
Opinion
- A month of history
  
  When Silence Speaks
  
  The King’s speech
  
  Born day
  
  Trump’s quick finger-pointing raises questions, by Clarence Page
  
  We will not be erased, by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Appreciation: Henry L. Marsh III, by Bob Lewis
  
  Commutations cement Biden’s legacy as a champion of justice, by Marc H. Morial
  
  Caregivers need fair pay to continue vital work
  
  Past mayors’ priorities left Richmond’s infrastructure in ruin
  
  Richmond showed resilience, but accountability is needed
  
  Lessons in kindness from a mother’s care
Faith
- - Faith News
  - Obituaries
  Maggie Walker’s pioneering journey explored in performance
  
  Faith groups say they’ll aid refugees despite Trump order. But they’ll need help.
  
  In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights
  
  Fifth Street Baptist to host 23rd annual MLK event
  
  Purple Heart recipient Michael Gregory Brown dies at 77
  
  Advocate, educator Denise V. Thomas-Brown remembered
  
  Charles H. Taylor Sr. honored for service, leadership
  
  Richmond’s first Black mayor, Henry Marsh, remembered
Entertainment
- - Personality
  - Happenings
  Personality: Patricia A. Jones
  
  Personality: Dr. Robert Winn
  
  Personality: Amma Gatty
  
  Personality: Dr. Lynda Hyatt
  
  Joybells founder Joye B. Moore to appear on ‘Shark Tank’ Feb. 7
  
  Black History Month celebrations
  
  Maggie Walker’s pioneering journey explored in performance
  
  Richmond Planet editor’s life inspires upcoming stage production
Sports
- John Marshall edges Woodside at Coaches for the Cure
  
  Dennis Pelfrey returns for fourth season as Richmond manager
  
  RVA Sports Awards names Community Champion Award honoree
  
  Former NFL player Woodbury joins NSU coaching staff
  
  VUU students compete in VFIC Ethics Bowl ahead of Super Bowl
Black Experience
- RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events
  
  Pharrell Williams: LEGO documentary captures his essence
  
  Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
  
  'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
  
  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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Maggie Walker’s pioneering journey explored in performance

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Richmond’s Maggie L. Walker, a pioneering businesswoman and the nation’s first Black female bank president, will be honored in a …

VUU students compete in VFIC Ethics Bowl ahead of Super Bowl

As excitement builds for the Super Bowl, another high-stakes competition is set to take place in Richmond.

Former NFL player Woodbury joins NSU coaching staff

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Norfolk State head football coach Michael Vick is adding more firepower to his staff, this time with a familiar face …

RVA Sports Awards names Community Champion Award honoree

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A respected leader known for her dedication to student-athletes will be honored at the RVA Sports Awards this month at …

Richmond ranks among Top 10 for Black-owned businesses

For the third consecutive year, Richmond is ranked among the top 10 U.S. cities with the highest percentage of Black-owned …

Documentary showcases students’ journey through civil rights history

After months of production, the Armstrong Leadership Program will premiere its documentary on the program’s summer trip focused on the …

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