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Visitors take in a simulation Thursday night of the fires set by fleeing Confederate soldiers that burned much of the city’s Downtown.

Visitors take in a simulation Thursday night of the fires set by fleeing Confederate soldiers that burned much of the city’s Downtown.

Published on April 9, 2015
Janine Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society pours a libation honoring the thousands of ancestors who were bought and sold through Richmond’s slave markets.

Janine Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society pours a libation honoring the thousands of ancestors who were bought and sold through Richmond’s slave markets.

Published on April 9, 2015
These new equipment lockers are among $1.75 million in improvements to Richmond Fire Station 10 at Hermitage Road and West Leigh Street. The view was enhanced with a fish eye lens. The photo was taken at Tuesday’s grand reopening of the station near the Richmond Ambulance Authority. Improvements also include redone living quarters that now can accommodate male and female personnel. Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones joined city Fire Chief Robert Creecy to officially put the revamped station back into service.

These new equipment lockers are among $1.75 million in improvements to Richmond Fire Station 10 at Hermitage Road and West Leigh Street. The view was …

Published on April 9, 2015
James McGee and his sister, Jazlyn, check out Christopher the Clown, who towered over the crowd as he entertained them.

James McGee and his sister, Jazlyn, check out Christopher the Clown, who towered over the crowd as he entertained them.

Published on April 9, 2015
Summer Rain sports rabbit ears and other doggie finery Sunday at the popular holiday event on Monument Avenue. The 4-year-old beagle was people-watching with her owner, Jennifer Desanto.

Summer Rain sports rabbit ears and other doggie finery Sunday at the popular holiday event on Monument Avenue. The 4-year-old beagle was people-watching with her …

Published on April 9, 2015
Re-enactors representing the United States Colored Troops triumphantly march Saturday along Bank Street.

Re-enactors representing the United States Colored Troops triumphantly march Saturday along Bank Street.

Published on April 9, 2015
Mr Scott, Mr. Slager

Mr Scott, Mr. Slager

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Published on April 9, 2015

Published on April 9, 2015
Mrs. Bowser

Mrs. Bowser

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Details of early Freedmen’s Bureau schools in Richmond, October 1865.

Details of early Freedmen’s Bureau schools in Richmond, October 1865.

Published on April 9, 2015
Sketch of Richmond Colored High and Normal School.

Sketch of Richmond Colored High and Normal School.

Published on April 9, 2015
The Rev. Arthur Prioleau holds a sign during Wednesday’s demonstration outside the North Charleston, S.C., city hall.

The Rev. Arthur Prioleau holds a sign during Wednesday’s demonstration outside the North Charleston, S.C., city hall.

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Amos C. Brown

Amos C. Brown

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Tony Sheals

Tony Sheals

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Published on April 9, 2015

Published on April 9, 2015

Published on April 9, 2015
Daniel Carbonnel, Angel Villalona

Daniel Carbonnel, Angel Villalona

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Dr. Gardner C. Taylor in his home office in Raleigh, N.C., in 2007.

Dr. Gardner C. Taylor in his home office in Raleigh, N.C., in 2007.

Published on April 9, 2015
Jeralean Talley, center, is escorted into New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Inkster, Mich., by Deacon Charles Smith and church charter member Willa Williams during a reception in her honor on May 25, 2014. Mrs. Talley had just turned 115 on May 23.

Jeralean Talley, center, is escorted into New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Inkster, Mich., by Deacon Charles Smith and church charter member Willa Williams during a …

Published on April 9, 2015
Gillfield Baptist Church

Gillfield Baptist Church

Published on April 9, 2015

Published on April 9, 2015
The Captains Comedy Hour

The Captains Comedy Hour

Published on April 9, 2015
Re-enactors representing the United States Colored Troops triumphantly march Saturday along Bank Street.

Re-enactors representing the United States Colored Troops triumphantly march Saturday along Bank Street.

Published on April 9, 2015
Christian Dundas

Christian Dundas

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Sheriff Crawford

Sheriff Crawford

Published on April 9, 2015