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James River at Huguenot Bridge

James River at Huguenot Bridge

Published on August 20, 2015
A passer by checks out this artistic tribute to Kleph Dollaz, the Richmond rapper and producer who died in his sleep of a heart condition. He was 41. Painted two years ago by artist and relative Michelle Angela Ortiz-Durant, the mural decorates the side of Alex’s Thai Cuisine in Walnut Alley in Shockoe Bottom. Born Darrell K. Durant, Kleph Dollaz was part of Ill Biskits, which in 1995 became one of the first Virginia groups to sign with a major label. He went on to produce such acts as Talib Kweli, Black Moon and M.O.P. and to release such rap solos as the 2011 “Square in the Circle.” He also mentored youths. His family is keeping his work alive through God’s Morning Foundation, named for the greeting he used in place of “good morning” on his social media accounts.

A passer by checks out this artistic tribute to Kleph Dollaz, the Richmond rapper and producer who died in his sleep of a heart condition. …

Published on August 20, 2015
Lumpkins Jail

Lumpkins Jail

Published on August 20, 2015
Kenetra Barnes gives Josiah O’Neal, 6, a piggyback ride at the camp.

Kenetra Barnes gives Josiah O’Neal, 6, a piggyback ride at the camp.

Published on August 20, 2015
the Rogers family cheers their favorite players, with Andrew and AJ, both 9, and Mike, 13, holding the front line with parents Mike and Kim behind them.

the Rogers family cheers their favorite players, with Andrew and AJ, both 9, and Mike, 13, holding the front line with parents Mike and Kim …

Published on August 20, 2015
Tatum Johnson, 7, gets a better look by riding the shoulders of her father, Bill Johnson.

Tatum Johnson, 7, gets a better look by riding the shoulders of her father, Bill Johnson.

Published on August 20, 2015
Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III, aka RGIII, greets well-wishers Saturday at Fan Appreciation Day at the team’s training camp behind the Science Museum of Virginia. Clockwise from top right, Tatum Johnson, 7, gets a better look by riding the shoulders of her father, Bill Johnson.

Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III, aka RGIII, greets well-wishers Saturday at Fan Appreciation Day at the team’s training camp behind the Science Museum of Virginia. …

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015
Friendships were renewed and new acquaintances were made last weekend at the 50th reunion of the Armstrong High School Class of 1965 at a Sandston hotel. Attendees celebrated the stellar careers and notable contributions of class members. Among those enjoying the camaraderie are, above, from left: David L. Temple Jr., deputy secretary of education under former Gov. Gerald Baliles; Thomas “TC” Cannon Jr., a mentor with the Richmond nonprofit Concerned Black Men of Richmond; class president Joyce Bailey DeBerry, a financial services business owner; and Judge Charles N. Clevert Jr., a senior judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Middle: Sharing a laugh are Dr. Ruby Morton Gourdine, a professor of social work at Howard University, and Floyd T. Johnson, who was the first African-American county administrator of Broward County, Fla., and the first African-American city manager of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Right: Also attending are, from left, Miss Armstrong 1965 Sharletta Branch Richardson, who worked more than 30 years in secondary education; the Rev. Patricia Gould-Champ, pastor at Faith Community Baptist Church in the East End; and class valedictorian Dennis Stevens, an economist with the U.S. Postal Service.

Friendships were renewed and new acquaintances were made last weekend at the 50th reunion of the Armstrong High School Class of 1965 at a Sandston …

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015
Members of the Virginia State University Gospel Chorale celebrate their win and display a replica of the $10,000 check they won earlier this month at the 2015 Steve Harvey Neighborhood Awards Gospel Choir Competition in Atlanta.

Members of the Virginia State University Gospel Chorale celebrate their win and display a replica of the $10,000 check they won earlier this month at …

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015
Austin Parker

Austin Parker

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Dane James

Dane James

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Shawheem Dowdy

Shawheem Dowdy

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Andre Coble

Andre Coble

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Published on August 20, 2015
Mr. Wright

Mr. Wright

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Published on August 20, 2015
Julian Bond delivers the commencement address in 2009 at Virginia State University outside Petersburg.

Julian Bond delivers the commencement address in 2009 at Virginia State University outside Petersburg.

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015
Mr. Lightfoot, Mr. Hudson

Mr. Lightfoot, Mr. Hudson

Published on August 20, 2015
Olivia Leon Vitervo, standing in front of her family’s mobile home at Rudd’s Trailer Park last year, is a plaintiff in the lawsuit against the city.

Olivia Leon Vitervo, standing in front of her family’s mobile home at Rudd’s Trailer Park last year, is a plaintiff in the lawsuit against the …

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015
From left, actors Corey Hawkins (Dr. Dre), O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube), Jason Mitchell (Eazy-E), Neil Brown Jr. (DJ Yella) and Aldis Hodge (MC Ren) star in “Straight Outta Compton.”

From left, actors Corey Hawkins (Dr. Dre), O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube), Jason Mitchell (Eazy-E), Neil Brown Jr. (DJ Yella) and Aldis Hodge (MC Ren) …

Published on August 20, 2015

Published on August 20, 2015