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Do you know someone in your community, school, church, or non-profit organization who’s gone above and beyond the call of duty? You can nominate them for the 7th Annual Richmond History Makers. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 5pm. Get more details at www.richmondhistorymakers.com.

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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.

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BALTIMORE (AP) — African-American business community leader and former Parks Sausage Co. chief executive officer Raymond V. Haysbert Sr. has died at age 90.

Kathryn Bigelow made history as she became the first woman to receive the honor – and she beats out her ex-husband James Cameron’s ‘Avatar.’