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Nation's First Black-Owned Casino Moves Closer To Reality

The Virginia capital city of Richmond recommended the ONE Casino + Resort to advance to a referendum on casino gaming…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
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Sharpton Addresses Status Of Black-Owned Richmond Casino

Rev. Al Sharpton recently caught up with Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins to discuss the company's branded casino proposals for…
by Bilal Morris
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Before being drafted, Pittsburgh Steelers player Najee Harris hosted a party at the homeless shelter where he and his family…
by Brandee Sanders
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Urban One To Propose $517M Casino In Richmond

Urban One Inc., a Black-owned business that operates media organizations across the country, recently ventured into partnership with Peninsula Pacific…
by Charise Frazier
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Virginia Casino Survey Seeks Feedback Amid Diversity Flap

A new survey seeking feedback from Richmond, Virginia, residents about plans to build a casino there follows criticism from African…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
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Richmond Names Street For Tennis Legend Arthur Ashe

Richmond renamed a street after the late legendary tennis player Arthur Ashe.
by NewsOne Staff
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Black Teacher Gives Students Haircuts For Graduation

A Black educator who teaches students who live in underserved communities gave them haircuts before their graduation ceremony.
by NewsOne Staff
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Virginia Bars Accused Of Racist Dress Code

Richmond, Virginia, bars under fire for posting dress codes that some believe subtly targets Black people. It lists items stereotypically…
by nigelroberts1
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Crazy Mayor's Race In Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia's mayoral race has taken a strange turn days ahead of Election Day.
by NewsOne Now
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Robber Steals Presidential Coin From Woman, Obama Gives…

She hid in her bathroom until the robber left, but not before plugging in her iron, preparing to mark the…
by Charise Frazier
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Redeveloping Community Schools: Richmond, Va.

A four-city education tour organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton and partners will hold a town hall meeting in Richmond,…
by nigelroberts1
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African Burial Ground To Be Restored In Richmond,…

RICHMOND, Va.- A burial ground believed to be one of the nation’s oldest municipal cemeteries for enslaved and freed Blacks…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70

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