Remembering Henry L. Marsh III, 1st Black mayor of Richmond

Richmond remembers Henry Marsh: 'He was the heart of Richmond'
Henry Marsh, a longtime Virginia lawmaker and first Black mayor of Richmond, has died. He served as Richmond mayor from 1977 to 1982.
Remembering Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor
Henry taught us all that the fight for civil rights is never truly over – that it is one of constant effort, requiring us to stay vigilant and engaged," U.S
Henry Marsh, civil rights activist and first black mayor of Richmond dies at 74
Condolences are pouring in tonight following the death of prominent Virginia Civil Rights Activist Henry Marsh.
‘He became the voice for so many’: Delegate remembers Senator Henry L. Marsh III
He is known as the first Black Richmond Mayor, a Virginia State Senator and a civil rights attorney. But to many, Henry L. Marsh III is known as a champion for the city of Richmond and the Commonwealth.
Henry Marsh, first Black mayor of Richmond, dies at 91
Henry L. Marsh III, the first Black mayor of Richmond and a figure who embodied the rise of African American power in the city, died Thursday night at 91. Marsh, a civil rights lawyer, represented Richmond in the state Senate for 22 years,
Richmond’s first African American mayor dies at 91
Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor, has died at the age of 91. According to the Library of Virginia, Henry Marsh III was born in 1933 and elected to Richmond City Council in 1966,
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Virginia brought in the most energy from other states in 2023, according to report
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, utilities in Virginia brought in the most electricity from other ...
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Trump orders stir fear among federal employees in Virginia
Virginians are feeling the effects of President Donald Trump's orders targeting the federal government workforce, with nearly ...
2.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Richmond, Virginia Tuesday; no damage or injures reported
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Richmond, Virginia area Tuesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological ...
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City of Richmond announces fund to help residents impacted by water crisis
The City of Richmond announced a fund in partnership with the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg on Saturday to ...
Bird flu outbreaks spread to Va., including deaths at zoo in Richmond
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How you can help folks impacted by Richmond Water Crisis
The city is partnering with the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg to support Richmonders impacted by the crisis.
Earthquake Rattles Richmond, VA As Residents Report 'Big Boom'
The 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at about 5:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, with shaking felt across Virginia and beyond.
Virginia Senate Democrats block nine Youngkin board appointments
Democrats who control the Virginia Senate rejected nine of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s board appointments in a move the governor ...
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Virginia lawmakers push to end tax exemptions for Confederate history organizations
The bill would repeal a change to the Virginia code implemented in 1950 to allow Confederate organizations to operate ...
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Dems propose bill to allow all public workers in Virginia to collectively bargain
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