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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 second 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 …

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Isaac J. Hill of the 29th Regiment of the Connecticut Colored Troops triumphantly marched into Richmond with the other Union troops on April 3, 1865.

Isaac J. Hill of the 29th Regiment of the Connecticut Colored Troops triumphantly marched into Richmond with the other Union troops on April 3, 1865.

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Newly liberated black people with all they own are packed onto a boat on Richmond’s Kanawha Canal as the charred ruins of the city stand in the background in this photograph, circa April-June 1865.

Newly liberated black people with all they own are packed onto a boat on Richmond’s Kanawha Canal as the charred ruins of the city stand …

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Richard Gill Forrester, as a teenager, raised the U.S. flag at the State Capitol when Union forces arrived in Richmond on April 3, 1865. This photo was taken circa 1885.

Richard Gill Forrester, as a teenager, raised the U.S. flag at the State Capitol when Union forces arrived in Richmond on April 3, 1865. This …

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Joseph D. Morrissey, Dr. Derik E. Jones, David M. Lambert

Joseph D. Morrissey, Dr. Derik E. Jones, David M. Lambert

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Mr. McMurtrie

Mr. McMurtrie

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Mr. Gecker

Mr. Gecker

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Ms. Francis

Ms. Francis

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Mr. Sturtevant

Mr. Sturtevant

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Mr. Sturtevant, Ms. Francis, Mr. Gecker, Mr. McMurtrie

Mr. Sturtevant, Ms. Francis, Mr. Gecker, Mr. McMurtrie

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Pastor Donald Coleman stands in front of the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center, where the East End Fellowship he co-founded in 2008 worships each Sunday.

Pastor Donald Coleman stands in front of the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center, where the East End Fellowship he co-founded in 2008 worships each Sunday.

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Lisa Nicole Cloud of the Bravo reality TV show “Married to Medicine” started her own clothing line and a nonprofit to help women pursue their passions.

Lisa Nicole Cloud of the Bravo reality TV show “Married to Medicine” started her own clothing line and a nonprofit to help women pursue their …

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Men’s winner Tyler McCandless of Boulder, Colo., crosses the finish line with a time of 29:38.

Men’s winner Tyler McCandless of Boulder, Colo., crosses the finish line with a time of 29:38.

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From left, Stanford University teammates Simone Manuel and Lia Neal and University of Florida’s Natalie Hinds share a historic moment at the Women’s Division I NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship in Greensboro, N.C. They became the first African-American swimmers to sweep the 100-yard freestyle event at the national championship event.

From left, Stanford University teammates Simone Manuel and Lia Neal and University of Florida’s Natalie Hinds share a historic moment at the Women’s Division I …

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Claudius Claiborne

Claudius Claiborne

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Coach Smart

Coach Smart

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Will Wade is welcomed back Wednesday to Virginia Commonwealth University as the new head basketball coach with a pep rally atmosphere at the Siegel Center.

Will Wade is welcomed back Wednesday to Virginia Commonwealth University as the new head basketball coach with a pep rally atmosphere at the Siegel Center.

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Give Brian McGee an “A” for originality in proposing marriage at the Monument Avenue 10K race last Saturday. First, he drops to his knee to propose to Jennifer Lane after they crossed the finish line near Monroe Park.

Give Brian McGee an “A” for originality in proposing marriage at the Monument Avenue 10K race last Saturday. First, he drops to his knee to …

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Students sporting colorful masks, tiaras and crowns hit the dance floor at the festive family event held at Second Baptist Church of South Richmond.

Students sporting colorful masks, tiaras and crowns hit the dance floor at the festive family event held at Second Baptist Church of South Richmond.

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Tanya Wilkins, embraces her nephew, Messiah Gilliam-Cox, as they dance at the Mother/Son and Father/Daughter Red Carpet Dance sponsored by Richmond’s J.L. Francis Elementary School PTA.

Tanya Wilkins, embraces her nephew, Messiah Gilliam-Cox, as they dance at the Mother/Son and Father/Daughter Red Carpet Dance sponsored by Richmond’s J.L. Francis Elementary School …

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Carver Elementary School Principal Kiwana S. Yates, right, is all smiles as she is celebrated during a school assembly Wednesday for winning a 2015 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership. She was one of four Richmond area principals to be honored by the R.E.B. Foundation in partnership with The Community Foundation. Mrs. Yates was joined by her husband, Darnell Yates, and her mother, Patricia Evans-Branch, at the assembly, where she was presented with a check for $15,000. Half of that is for her personal use. The other $7,500 will be used for educational field trips, she said. “I was very excited and surprised,” Mrs. Yates told the Free Press of the ceremony. “The fact that the staff and students were able to pull off such a wonderful event was priceless. This made my heart melt.”

Carver Elementary School Principal Kiwana S. Yates, right, is all smiles as she is celebrated during a school assembly Wednesday for winning a 2015 R.E.B. …

Published on April 2, 2015
Carver Elementary School Principal Kiwana S. Yates, right, is all smiles as she is celebrated during a school assembly Wednesday for winning a 2015 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership. She was one of four Richmond area principals to be honored by the R.E.B. Foundation in partnership with The Community Foundation. Mrs. Yates was joined by her husband, Darnell Yates, and her mother, Patricia Evans-Branch, at the assembly, where she was presented with a check for $15,000. Half of that is for her personal use. The other $7,500 will be used for educational field trips, she said. “I was very excited and surprised,” Mrs. Yates told the Free Press of the ceremony. “The fact that the staff and students were able to pull off such a wonderful event was priceless. This made my heart melt.”

Carver Elementary School Principal Kiwana S. Yates, right, is all smiles as she is celebrated during a school assembly Wednesday for winning a 2015 R.E.B. …

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Racers in bicycle motocross, also known as BMX, furiously pedal on the BMX track at Gillies Creek Park in Fulton Bottom. They recently competed in the opening race of the season that stretches into November. More than 60 BMX racers from age 2 (push bikes) and up compete at the track about 1:30 p.m. most Sundays. Registration and practices start at noon. The 1,050-foot track opened in 1998 and is designed in the form of the cursive letter M, with three asphalt turns, four dirt straightaways and a variety of jumps. Details: www.richmondbmx.com.

Racers in bicycle motocross, also known as BMX, furiously pedal on the BMX track at Gillies Creek Park in Fulton Bottom. They recently competed in …

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Children happily rush to collect plastic, candy-filled eggs at the Charlie D. Sydnor Playground on South Side. Police Chief Alfred Durham gave the signal to put the children in motion at the pre-Easter event last Saturday at the public playground and park. Location: 15th and Maury streets. This was the third year for the event hosted by the group Putting Communities Together.

Children happily rush to collect plastic, candy-filled eggs at the Charlie D. Sydnor Playground on South Side. Police Chief Alfred Durham gave the signal to …

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Mr. Sturtevant, Ms. Francis, Mr. Gecker, Mr. McMurtrie

Mr. Sturtevant, Ms. Francis, Mr. Gecker, Mr. McMurtrie

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Published on April 2, 2015