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  • Published on Feb 13, 2026

    The Final Edition: 5 Unforgettable Lessons from the 34-Year Legacy of the Richmond Free Press

    by Tony Holobyte and A.I. NORFOLK After 34 years of challenging power, elevating Black voices and shaping civic debate in Virginia’s capital city, the Richmond Free Press has published its final edition. The final print issue appeared on newsstands Feb. 6 …

    Source: New Journal and Guide - Virginia - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 2, 2026

    Following racist social media posts, Democratic nominee for Woodbridge supervisor faces calls to step down

    Sufiyan "Sef" Casim, the Democratic nominee for the vacant Woodbridge District seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in the March 10 special election, is facing backlash from fellow party members over social media comments he …

    Source: InsideNoVa - Virginia - Pending
  • Published on Feb 14, 2026

    Richmond Free Press to shut down after 34 years in operation

    After 34 years in operation, the Richmond Free Press is closing its doors. “We know for sure that we do not have the advertising support to continue,” publisher Jean Patterson Boone wrote in a post to the newspaper’s Instagram account. “We have given our …

    Source: The Virginian-Pilot - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2026

    UI spotlights women’s impact at International Women’s Day celebration

    Faculty leaders, students and community members gathered Wednesday to celebrate International Women’s Day, hosted by the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity and the Humanities Research Institute.  The event featured short reflections and personal …

    Source: The Daily Illini - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 4, 2026

    NHC Democratic Party calls on candidate to withdraw over relationship with sex offender

    James Darius “Jaymes” Osborne (left) and James Richard “Rick” Southerland (right) at a fundraising event in late February. (Courtesy photo) [Ed. Note: This article contains material that some readers may find disturbing or upsetting. It’s being republished …

    Source: Port City Daily - North Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

    Arizona Attorney General, Others Back Birthright Citizenship in Amicus Brief

    Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes By Zachery Schmidt Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined her fellow Democratic attorneys general from 22 other states and the District of Columbia in filing an amicus brief in support of birthright citizenship. The …

    Source: Arizona Daily Independent - Pending
  • Published on Mar 5, 2026

    Equine Community Rallies to Support Middleburg Training Center

    A crowd of nearly 200 people gathered at Buchanan Hall near Upperville on Wednesday night to rally support for the Middleburg Training Center, which is under consideration to become the new home of the U.S. Army’s Caisson Detachment. Speakers said having …

    Source: Loudoun Now - Virginia - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2026

    Thank you, Dr. Gladys Brown West

    I was eating brunch with a friend from a tiny town in Georgia not long ago, and I thought about the first time I made the two-and-a-half-hour drive to her house. It took me more than three hours because of bad internet advice that let me astray.  “What was …

    Source: The Auburn Villager - Alabama - Pending
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    ‘Farewell’: Richmond Free Press ceases publication

    Richmond’s Black newspaper announced Thursday that it will end all publication this week after 34 years.  “This chapter in the life of the Richmond Free Press has come to a close. As we prepare to pivot, we want to express our profound gratitude to our …

    Source: The Richmonder - Virginia - Pending
  • Published on Mar 2, 2026

    USS Yorktown celebrates Black history

    As a conclusion to a month of events and guest speakers, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum and the town of Mount Pleasant hosted a Black History Month presentation on Feb. 28 to celebrate the rich and integral history of African American military …

    Source: The Post & Courier - South Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 2, 2026

    9 hidden gems to visit in the South

    While the South is home to plenty of iconic skylines and bustling tourist hubs, the region’s true soul is often found in its quieter corners. From the misty peaks of the Blue Ridge to the historic brick squares of Virginia and Tennessee, these destinations …

    Source: AOL - Pending
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    Virginia General Assembly targets Confederate iconography in new legislative push

    RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers are advancing bills to remove Confederate symbols from state law and strip tax exemptions from Confederate-linked organizations, reigniting debates over how the state should address its Civil War legacy. One piece of …

    Source: WTVR-TV - Virginia - Pending
  • Published on Feb 13, 2026

    After police reforms, Virginia traffic stops increase

    Virginia law enforcement officers conducted more than 1.24 million stops last year, a 7% increase from 2024, according to new data from the Virginia State Police. The records also show a familiar pattern: the likelihood of being stopped or searched still …

    Source: WVTF - Virginia - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Feb 13, 2026

    Virginia Union University celebrates Black history through music at 'Still Rising' event

    RICHMOND, Va. — There are many ways to experience history, whether through a book or maybe a documentary. But sometimes the best way to do it is through sounds that really touch the soul. Virginia Union University played host to the "Still Rising: The …

    Source: WTVR-TV - Virginia - Pending
  • Published on Mar 2, 2026

    Army seeking to purchase historic Middleburg Training Center; equine leaders say move would 'cripple' local industry

    The U.S. Army wants to purchase the 150-acre Middleburg Training Center where some of Virginia’s racehorses are trained on its nearly one-mile racetrack, something the region’s horsemen say will “cripple” the sport in the area. The Army hopes to base its …

    Source: Fauquier Now - Virginia - Indeterminate
  • Published on Feb 27, 2026

    How to Eat Your Way Through D.C.

    In honor of Black History Month, The Eagle has put together a small food tour of the various flavors of D.C. According to the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, over 40 percent of D.C. residents are Black/African-American with ethnic roots …

    Source: The Eagle - Washington D.C. - Pending
  • Published on Feb 25, 2026

    ARCHIVES: AFAM students had to fight for their major

    Andrew Kerley, Executive Editor While many VCU students enjoy being African-American studies majors in 2026, it took decades of protest and advocacy by some of the most outspoken voices on campus to achieve such a status. Early days VCU became VCU when …

    Source: The Commonwealth Times - Virginia - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2026

    Remembering Nelson T. Gant, ‘Zanesville’s first Black millionaire’

    At a small park along the Muskingum River in Zanesville, half a dozen stony sculptures strike stationary poses. Astronaut John Glenn raises an arm to the sky. Wild West writer Zane Grey pensively puts pen to paper. A uniformed soldier steps forward, in …

    Source: WOSU - Ohio - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Mar 6, 2026

    Marion County report shows needs around mental health, housing, health care, and infant mortality

    Marion County's 2025 Community Health Assessment was released on Wednesday. The assessment, conducted by the Marion County Public Health Department, comes out approximately once every five years. It presents a view into the health of Marion County …

    Source: WFYI - Indiana - Public Broadcaster

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