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State/U.S. News

Monticello historians discover six additional slaves owned by Thomas Jefferson

October 23, 2025

Politics, State/U.S. News

Mentor, confidant, friend: Richmond’s first Black mayor, Henry Marsh III, dies

Rebecca Barnabi

January 24, 2025

Students’ lawsuit against Shenandoah County School Board proceeds

Rebecca Barnabi

January 24, 2025

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Prince William County: Group sues over desecration of Black burial grounds

Rebecca Barnabi

September 9, 2024

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Staunton fundraiser will collect donations to restore Shea House in Fairview Cemetery

Rebecca Barnabi

June 17, 2024

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Historic Staunton Foundation purchases Edmund Cabell house for Black history preservation

Rebecca Barnabi

March 4, 2024

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MBU history professor to speak at African-American Read-In at William Perry Elementary

Rebecca Barnabi

March 4, 2024

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A.D. Carson, the Professor of Hip Hop at UVA: ‘I’ve accomplished my goal if I am just a rapper’

February 29, 2024

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Virginia premiere of ‘Fireflies’ to include 14 performances at Live Arts

February 28, 2024

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Virginia Tech, Shaw University partner to increase Black teachers in the classroom

February 28, 2024