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Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jackson Ward. That’s where the first classes were held for Hartshorn Memorial College, a school for African-American women that merged with VUU in 1932.

Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jackson Ward. That’s where the first classes were held for Hartshorn Memorial College, a school for African-American women that merged with …

Published on April 16, 2015
Virginia Union University joyously celebrated its 150th anniversary last Friday with citywide ceremonies at historic sites related to the university’s founding. Above, the VUU Marching Band and dancers lead a procession of university faculty, staff, students and community members to the university on Lombardy Street after a prayer meeting,

Virginia Union University joyously celebrated its 150th anniversary last Friday with citywide ceremonies at historic sites related to the university’s founding. Above, the VUU Marching …

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Patch of phlox blooms

Patch of phlox blooms

Published on April 16, 2015
Quanaisha Smith swabs her cheek Wednesday at a drive for potential bone marrow donors held at Virginia Union University. The event was organized by the James River Valley Chapter of The Links Inc. to widen the diversity among the pool of potential donors on the national registry. Bone marrow transplants are used to treat sickle cell anemia, aplastic anemia and certain cancers, including lymphoma and leukemia. According to the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation, many African-Americans die unnecessarily because of the lack of donors. The foundation says the best chance of finding a match is with someone of similar race or ethnicity. Widening diversity in the registry is crucial to finding matches for all patients in need, particularly patients of color.

Quanaisha Smith swabs her cheek Wednesday at a drive for potential bone marrow donors held at Virginia Union University. The event was organized by the …

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Richmond Flying Squirrels manager José Alguacil enthusiastically greets Bryce Hendriksen, a member of the Tomahawk Creek Middle School Boys Choir at The Diamond as other choir members look on. The team then took the field Wednesday to play the Altoona Curve on “Jackie Robinson Day,” its annual tribute to the trailblazing infielder who broke the color barrier by becoming the first African-American to play for a major league team. Mr. Robinson suited up for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. Please turn to B10 for additional coverage.

Richmond Flying Squirrels manager José Alguacil enthusiastically greets Bryce Hendriksen, a member of the Tomahawk Creek Middle School Boys Choir at The Diamond as other …

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Robert Bates, Eric Harris

Robert Bates, Eric Harris

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Published on April 16, 2015
Cpl. Lindsey C. Lockett

Cpl. Lindsey C. Lockett

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Mr. Murphy

Mr. Murphy

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Dress for Success Central Virginia

Dress for Success Central Virginia

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Published on April 16, 2015
Dr. Kinney

Dr. Kinney

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Published on April 16, 2015
Pastor Dollar

Pastor Dollar

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Pastor Dollar

Pastor Dollar

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Published on April 16, 2015
Percy Sledge performs after accepting his award during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2005 in New York.

Percy Sledge performs after accepting his award during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2005 in New York.

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Mrs. Jones

Mrs. Jones

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Published on April 16, 2015
Coach James, Coach Thweatt

Coach James, Coach Thweatt

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Former Virginia State University Coach Lou Anderson, left, receives congratulations on his Lifetime Achievement Award by friend and fellow Coach Willard Bailey at Virginia Union University’s 2nd Annual Legends Clinic last Saturday.

Former Virginia State University Coach Lou Anderson, left, receives congratulations on his Lifetime Achievement Award by friend and fellow Coach Willard Bailey at Virginia Union …

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Coach Anderson

Coach Anderson

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Published on April 16, 2015
Dr. Ward

Dr. Ward

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Ms Jones, Mr. Bell

Ms Jones, Mr. Bell

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Chief Durham

Chief Durham

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Mr. Gravely

Mr. Gravely

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Ms. Cuffee-Glenn

Ms. Cuffee-Glenn

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