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VA Lawmakers Vote To Abolish Death Penalty

Virginia moved one step closer to abolishing the death penalty, a measure that polling shows is overwhelmingly supported by Black…
by Anoa Changa
02.22.21
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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
02.23.21
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Barbara Rose Johns Honored With US Capitol Statue

The civil rights icon and school desegregationist will be honored with a statue in the US Capitol, which will replace…
by Charise Frazier
12.21.20
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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
12.03.20
Luray, Virginia Aunt Jemima Facebook post
Mayor Compares Biden's VP Hopefuls To 'Aunt Jemima'

A suspected white supremacist who is also the mayor of a Virginia town was urged to quit over his alleged…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.04.20
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America’s Oldest Law School Appoints First Black Dean

A. Benjamin Spencer is the first Black dean in William & Mary Law School’s 241-year history.
by NewsOne Staff
05.24.20
Top three Virginia Democrats embroiled in scandal
Black People 'Guinea Pigs' For Economy, Leaders Say

The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus sends a letter to Governor Ralph Northam.
by Royce Dunmore
05.15.20
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9-Year-Old’s Art Project Celebrates Diverse Crayon Shades

A 9-year-old from Virginia created an art kit dubbed “More than Peach” that celebrates multicultural crayon shades.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Black Virginia Left Out Of Lucrative Casino Plans

The ongoing debate over whether to build and operate new casinos in Virginia has failed to take the commonwealth’s Black…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
12.03.20
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Father-Son Duo Launch Financial Literacy Program For Youth

A father-son duo from Virginia created a curriculum that teaches youth about financial wellness.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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The Blackest Reactions To Republicans Losing Elections

It was a bad night for Republicans.
by Parker Riley
03.30.20
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Hampton University Welcomes Students Displaced By Dorian

Hampton University welcomed 46 students displaced by Hurricane Dorian.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Juneteenth 'Lynchings' Note Sparks Outrage In Virginia

There are calls for Thomas Dunn to resign.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Northam, Fairfax Have First Joint Appearance In Months

Gov. Ralph Northam and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax appeared together in public for the first time in many months to…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.28.20
VA Governor Northam Holds Press Conference To Address Racist Yearbook Photo
Ralph Northam's 'Blackface' Med School Wins Diversity Award

Eastern Virginia Medical School is famous for publishing racist photos in their yearbook.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Attends Funeral For State Trooper
Northam’s Wife Gives Black Children Raw Cotton

Virginia first lady Pam Northam clearly has a lot in common with her husband.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Former Yearbook Staffer Debunks Northam's Theory

Dr. William Elwood spoke to CNN about the viral photo.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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