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Lofty tulips in the West End

Lofty tulips in the West End

Published on April 10, 2015
Muhiydin D’Baha leads protesters Wednesday outside of the North Charleston, S.C., city hall in calling for justice in the death of unarmed Walter L. Scott by former officer Michael T. Slager.

Muhiydin D’Baha leads protesters Wednesday outside of the North Charleston, S.C., city hall in calling for justice in the death of unarmed Walter L. Scott …

Published on April 10, 2015
Stepping out in style Three-year-old Emmanuel Frias strolls Sunday with big sister Isabella, 8, during Easter on Parade. The youngsters and their parents were among thousands of people who turned out for the annual holiday event on Monument Avenue.

Stepping out in style Three-year-old Emmanuel Frias strolls Sunday with big sister Isabella, 8, during Easter on Parade. The youngsters and their parents were among …

Published on April 10, 2015
Re-enactors portray U.S. Colored Troops that helped liberate the city on April 3, 1865

Re-enactors portray U.S. Colored Troops that helped liberate the city on April 3, 1865

Published on April 10, 2015
Mabel Gantt, left, Denise Benedetto and Malanna Henderson showcase Civil War-era dress

Mabel Gantt, left, Denise Benedetto and Malanna Henderson showcase Civil War-era dress

Published on April 10, 2015
Gov. Terry McAuliffe speaks at the state Capitol ceremony

Gov. Terry McAuliffe speaks at the state Capitol ceremony

Published on April 10, 2015
Richmond’s liberation from its role as a bastion of slavery was celebrated with a weekend filled with events marking the historic occasion 150 years ago that brought an end to the Civil War. Above, the Virginia Union University Choir performs at the State Capitol at a ceremony Saturday recalling the arrival of U.S. Colored Troops to take the city.

Richmond’s liberation from its role as a bastion of slavery was celebrated with a weekend filled with events marking the historic occasion 150 years ago …

Published on April 10, 2015

Published on April 10, 2015
Members of the Native American Red Crooked Sky group pay homage to African and indigenous ancestors Saturday night in Shockoe Bottom

Members of the Native American Red Crooked Sky group pay homage to African and indigenous ancestors Saturday night in Shockoe Bottom

Published on April 10, 2015
Newly emancipated children and adults at Haxall’s Mill along the Kanawha Canal in Richmond on June 9, 1865.

Newly emancipated children and adults at Haxall’s Mill along the Kanawha Canal in Richmond on June 9, 1865.

Published on April 10, 2015
The U.S. flag flies once again over the city of Richmond on April 3, 1865, proclaiming Union victory over Confederate forces in the city and liberation for thousands of enslaved men, women and children. It also signals that the Civil War, which ravaged the nation for four long years, would soon come to an end. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the liberation of Richmond and its people from the bonds of slavery, the Free Press is publishing a three-part series providing an overview of the African-American experience in the war and in Richmond and vicinity during this momentous time. The third installment appears below.

The U.S. flag flies once again over the city of Richmond on April 3, 1865, proclaiming Union victory over Confederate forces in the city and …

Published on April 10, 2015

Published on April 10, 2015