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City remembers Minns, who advocated for a fairer, stronger Virginia Beach

September 6, 2019December 19, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — The City Council recognized the late E. George Minns, the

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Creeds Human Rights Virginia Beach

Juneteenth: Churches, locals join together to celebrate historic moment

July 5, 2019September 26, 2019 The Independent News

Ed. — This originally appeared in print in the July 5, 2019, edition. BY SHELLY SLOCUM VIRGINIA BEACH — The community gathered at New Hope Baptist

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Elections Faith Government Human Rights Virginia Beach

Us: The Rev. Dr. James Allen of the Virginia Beach Interdenominational Ministers Conference

June 26, 2019 The Independent News

BY JAMES ALLEN VIRGINIA BEACH — I write this as we approach another Memorial Day, when service men and women are putting their lives

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Courthouse Government Human Rights Public Safety Virginia Beach

Prosecutors do not pursue two charges against former human rights chair, third charge may be dropped after two years of good behavior 

March 5, 2019March 6, 2019 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Raj Islam resigned as chairperson of the Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission on Friday, March 1, though he said he will

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Government Human Rights Virginia Beach

Column: Out in the cold, counting the people who need help in our city

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 The Independent News

BY JIMMY FROST VIRGINIA BEACH — I thought twice about rolling out of a warm bed, taking a hot shower and heading out the door at

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Back Bay Government Human Rights Oceanfront Public Safety Pungo Virginia Beach

An advocate for the homeless in Virginia Beach completes two decades with the city, but the work continues

July 26, 2018 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE OCEANFRONT — Vince Dozier used to run when things went wrong, leave his Back Bay home and head into the woods. He

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Faith Human Rights Salem Virginia Beach

During gathering following Ramadan, looking forward to a place of worship

July 16, 2018 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — People joined together on Friday, June 15, for an Eid al-Fitr picnic following the end of the holy month

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Government Health & Fitness Human Rights Public Safety Pungo Virginia Beach

Us: Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office Lt. Lois Thompson

July 16, 2018 The Independent News

BY LOIS THOMPSON I have proudly served with the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office for more than 18 years. Throughout my tenure, being part of the

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Arts & Entertainment Government Human Rights Norfolk Virginia Beach

Us: Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission Member Michael Berlucchi

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 The Independent News

BY MICHAEL BERLUCCHI Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” 

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Courthouse Government Human Rights Public Safety Virginia Beach

Us: Virginia Beach CASA Volunteer Jennifer O’Connor

June 15, 2018 The Independent News

BY JENNIFER O’CONNOR I am not a native of Virginia Beach. In fact, I am not even a native of Virginia.  My journey as a

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