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Martin Luther King s Lofty Dream Turns 60

Is our country getting closer to living out the true meaning of its creed, "All men are created equal"?

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Editorial: Happy 75th Anniversary, City of Falls Church - Falls Church News-Press Online

Last week an august ceremony was held in front of the Falls Church City Hall to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the certification by the Commonwealth of .

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Danville legend Wendell Scott s legacy honored with 2023 Strong Men and Women of Virginia Award

Danville legend Wendell Oliver Scott Sr. received posthumous recognition this week from the Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy.

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A Clean Slate

Name changes at four Richmond schools are aimed at removing ties to slavery.

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Duel Identity

Some South Richmond streets were named for naval heroes who earned honor and infamy.

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