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This story originally appeared in the University of Richmond publication UR Now Playing basketball for the Spiders provided useful lessons for two University of Richmond graduates as they rose to top positions…

The Richmond National Cemetery adorned in a sea of wreaths, placed by volunteers during the Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 16, 2023.  Each wreath a silent thank you to…

By Alfred Iverson Richmond, Virginia’s historic Jackson Ward was infused with jubilation and celebration as the Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce (CVAACC) commemorated a significant milestone: its 10th…

RICHMOND, Va.– For Black school-age children in the early 1900s, publicly-funded education options were inadequate and, in many cases, nonexistent in the segregated South. To address this problem, Virginia-born educator Booker…

By Ashley Ingram A forthcoming event in Petersburg is set to create a remarkable impact in the lives of many Virginians and enhance public safety in the region. On Wednesday,…

Richmond, VA – Blue Sky Fund (BSF) will host hundreds of hikers on Sat., Oct. 21 for their annual fundraiser – Airington Law Hike for Kids. This year, the Church…

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Celebrating 35 Years in Historic Jackson Ward RICHMOND, VA – The 2nd Street Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, marking its 35th anniversary! The FREE annual…

The third annual UNCF (United Negro College Fund) “A Mind Is…”® Smooth Jazz Concert Gala is set for 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at the Historic Hippodrome Theater, 528…

From Chesterfield County Public Schools According to the Virginia Department of Health, vaping is an epidemic among young people, with more than one in four high school students and one…