Juneteenth: Freedom for all
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In the hit 2015 musical, Hamilton, John Laurens (played by Anthony Ramos) raps the line, “And but we’ll never be truly free until those in bondage have the same rights as you and me.”
Search Results for Virginia State University
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Sooley: UVA hoops inspires John Grisham to write basketball novel
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John Grisham’s new novel, Sooley, following the story of a basketball player from Africa to college and eventually the NBA, was inspired, in part, by UVA hoops alum Mamadi Diakite.
ACC to sponsor women’s gymnastics beginning in 2023-2024 academic year
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The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that women’s gymnastics will become the league’s 28th sponsored sport beginning with the 2023-24 academic year.
JMU students have strong showing in national wind energy competition
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There’s nothing quite like hands-on experience when learning about something as diverse as the clean energy industry, say two members of the 2021 James Madison University Collegiate Wind Competition team.
McAuliffe agrees to participate in five general election debates
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Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe has agreed to participate in a series of five general election debates, beginning July 24 with the Virginia Bar Association debate in Hot Springs.
Summer program for Waynesboro students makes school fun
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From Mondays to Thursdays at Wenonah and William Perry Elementary schools through June 24, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students attend academic instruction for about 90 minutes every morning, followed by afternoons of activities made possible through local partnerships.
VDEM to host 13 sub-regional hazard mitigation assistance grants equity workshops
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The Virginia Department of Emergency Management will be hosting 13 sub-regional workshops across 40 local jurisdictions this summer.
Albemarle County releases report on well-being, quality of life
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Albemarle County, in partnership with The Equity Center at the University of Virginia, announced Monday the publication of the Albemarle County Equity Profile: Centering Equity in Evaluating Well-Being & Quality of Life for Albemarle County Residents.
Turning trash into treasure
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Despite their name, rare earth elements are not hard to find. These 17 heavy metals are dispersed in small amounts throughout the Earth’s crust, with some even more abundant than copper.
What to expect after a DUI: What happens to your license, auto insurance and credit rating
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Even though it’s common for states to classify a first-time DUI charge as a misdemeanor, you should be aware that a DUI arrest or conviction can come with severe consequences.
