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What is “Paper of Record”?In June 1963, protestors flooded the streets of Danville, Virginia, demanding equal rights and an end to racial injustice. But if you opened the city’s daily ...

They both came of age in Danville in the 1960s. His father was a white publisher who took a stand on civil rights; her father was one of the city’s first Black reporters.

Researchers are now gathering personal stories and perspectives to add depth to the data. Written public comments will be accepted through June 27.

Here are some reasons the results in the Democrats’ statewide primaries for lieutenant governor and attorney general turned out the way they did.

Foreign military officers referred to the American military as “speckled,” owing to the diverse racial makeup of its troops.

A 2022 report published by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia revealed that community colleges receive nearly ...

A 2022 report published by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia revealed that community colleges receive nearly half of the state funding per full-time equivalent (FTE) student ...

Not all parts of the state have voted at the same rate. Here’s how that could shape the results in some races.

The Commercial Appeal quoted local and national civil rights leaders. It also covered goings-on in Danville’s Black neighborhoods.

A 2022 report published by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia revealed that community colleges receive nearly half of the state funding per full-time equivalent (FTE) student compared ...

Meanwhile, the Continental Congress has put George Washington in charge of a Patriot army just days before yet another battle ...