The state of our nation: Still divided, enslaved, locked down
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The facts, figures, faces and technology may change from era to era, but the dangers remain the same.
Search Results for civil rights
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Famous, charming & single: Successful black women who show us that everything is possible
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There is a never-ending and ever-growing number of exceptional, famous, and successful black women who prove nay-sayers wrong constantly, improve the world we live in and just prove to everyone that everything is possible.
Researchers are pulling movements out of microfilm with digital history
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Four years into World War II, 7,434 Black soldiers from 60 domestic units sat down to Survey 32.
McEachin calls for reforms to guardianship system amid ongoing Britney Spears legal battle
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) is calling for reforms to the U.S. adult guardianship system and the adoption of supported decision-making.
McEachin hosts post office dedication honoring the late Rev. Curtis W. Harris
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) hosted a renaming and dedication service at the Hopewell Post Office on Poythress Street in honor of the late Rev. Curtis West Harris.
WTJU 91.1 FM wins three national awards from Alliance for Community Media
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WTJU 91.1 FM has won three 2021 Hometown Media Awards from the Alliance for Community Media.
Northam commemorates 50th anniversary of the Virginia Constitution
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Gov. Ralph Northam marked Constitution Day earlier in the week by visiting the Library of Virginia to view original copies of four of Virginia’s Constitutions and commemorate 50 years since the current Virginia Constitution took effect on July 1, 1971.
McEachin urges Biden to nominate Judge Allen to Fourth Circuit appeals court post
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) sent a letter to President Biden urging him to nominate Judge Arenda Wright Allen to fill an upcoming vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Herring calls for passage of the federal Equality Act
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Attorney General Mark R. Herring has joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Senate to pass legislation that protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Supplying the military at Pamplin Park Roundtable
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Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier welcomes Park Ranger and historian Zachary Pittard on July 1 at 7 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable.
