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Delmarva Today 9-26-25 The Passing of a Major HBCU Figure in Maryland

By Don Rush
Published September 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM EDT
Dr. Earl Richardson
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Dr. Earl Richardson

Dr. Earl Richard has died at the age of 81. He was a major figure in funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Maryland. Host Don Rush talks with former friend and colleague Dr. Ronnie Holden about Richardson's legacy.

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Don Rush
Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.
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