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After a few jokes about leaving the country, realizing the reality of Donald Trump's presidential bid, the Whoopi Goldberg took things to the next level by removing hyphens from her ethnic identity, implying that her family is rooted in America, not anywhere else.

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The body of an Egyptian woman, who died more than 3,000 years ago, was discovered recently. On her head were about 70 or so hair…

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RICHMOND, VA. (RADIO ONE KISS FM):  The African Children’s Choir has been sharing their talented voices and bright smiles and the beauty, dignity and hope of Africa. The choir is making another round of concert tours in Virginia, here are some of the locations. Wednesday, July 7pm, at Calvary’s Love Ministries, 118 South 11th Avenue, […]

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Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns, VIP Unveiling of the gowns Reception, Saturday, February 23, 6:30-9:30pm, $20; general admission Sunday, February 24, noon-5pm, The Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 South 12th Street, www.bridesabc.org or 877-721-HOPE (4673). Neighborhood Resource Center “An Evening of West African Music” features Gambian Kora Master Papa Susso, Malian Belafon Wizard […]

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    It’s back The 99th annual Chesterfield County Fair runs through Saturday, September 1, the Friday, Aug 24th at the County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road. Fair hours weekdays are 4 pm to 11 pm, Saturdays 11am to 11pm and Sunday, 1pm to 11pm.  admission is Cash Only adults $8, Seniors, $5 and $3 children […]

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4th annual Anthem Moonlight Ride, untimed, family-friendly bike ride under the moon, Saturday, August 4, vendor village, walk up registration and packet pick up 6pm, Anthem Moonlight Ride 8pm post party 9pm, all riders are required to have a helmet & front and rear light, entry fee adults $35, children 8-14 $15, online registration closes […]

Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to become a  licensed pilot.  She became one of the most famous African American women in aviation history. Although,  Coleman had to endure many racial and gender discriminations in early 20-th century America, she overcame these issues in order to become the woman that we know her as today. […]

  The Honorable Cory A. Booker, 42, is the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, the largest city in the State of New Jersey.  Mayor Booker is presently serving in his second term. Newark is fast becoming recognized as one of America’s rising cities of hope and promise. Mayor Booker’s leadership in these signifant civic strides […]

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First African Baptist Church, Dr. Rodney D. Waller and the Church Family celebrates its 231st Anniversary Sunday, Novermber 6 at 11am, The church is located at 2700 Hanes Avenue. Desiree Roots performs with the Choir and Special Honorees are Maggie Ingram & Ingramettes, Sgt. Carol Adams, Richmond Police Department and Antoinette Essa of  Radio One/KISS […]

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The One Voice Chorus will present two concerts featuring Traditional Spirituals and music by African American Composers. 100 plus voices will come together for this eventful concert, Saturday March 19, 7pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church and Saturday, March 26, 7pm at Grace Baptist Church. For details visit www.onevoicechorus.org.

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African American Repertory Theatre and Sycamore Rouge present “JITNEY” a play written by August Wilson. Jitney is playing at Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center through February 20. Call 804-355-2187 or http://www.aartva.org. It opens at Sycamore Rouge in Petersburg February 25 and runs through March 12. For details 804-957-5707 x 106 or http://www.sycamorerouge.

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“Pearls of Wisdom” is the newest exhibition to open at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia. It opens with a reception on February 4, from 6 to 8:30pm and will be on view through July 1, 2011. Call 804-780-9093 or visit www.blackhistorymuseum.org.