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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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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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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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Focus of group addressing the Confederate monument in Virginia Beach is context, not removing statue

February 20, 2018 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – A group tasked with suggesting an approach toward dealing with the Confederate monument on public property is not pursuing

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Us: Raj Islam, chair of the Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission

December 31, 2017December 31, 2017 The Independent News

What can we do in the coming New Year to help build inclusive communities amid a time of polarization? “Courage is what it takes

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Us: Building inclusive communities in 2018 amid a time of division

December 31, 2017January 5, 2018 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS Because we see deep division and language that has fueled a rise in hateful harassment — even violence — The Independent

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