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Valedictorian Destini Orr, below right, of Petersburg, savors the VSU graduation scene after receiving her degree. The university’s top scholar majored in health and physical education/sports medicine. More than 400 students were awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees at the ceremony.

Valedictorian Destini Orr, below right, of Petersburg, savors the VSU graduation scene after receiving her degree. The university’s top scholar majored in health and physical …

Published on December 18, 2015
Dr. Pamela V. Hammond, interim president of Virginia State University, leads the academic procession into the fall commencement ceremony last Saturday at Daniel Gymnasium on the campus. State Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance of Petersburg, the commencement speaker, is second in the line that includes members of the VSU Board of Visitors, administrators and faculty. Sen. Dance and Dr. Hammond received honorary degrees during the ceremony.

Dr. Pamela V. Hammond, interim president of Virginia State University, leads the academic procession into the fall commencement ceremony last Saturday at Daniel Gymnasium on …

Published on December 18, 2015
Graduation pride at VSU

Graduation pride at VSU

Published on December 18, 2015
A rose blooms in Jackson Ward

A rose blooms in Jackson Ward

Published on December 18, 2015
A patient pedestrian waits to push his cart filled with metal and other items across the railroad tracks. He is on his way to turn his collection into cash at the recycling plant at Stratton Metals, 900 Brook Road, on North Side. He is among hundreds in Richmond who make money collecting paper, aluminum cans and other recyclables.

A patient pedestrian waits to push his cart filled with metal and other items across the railroad tracks. He is on his way to turn …

Published on December 18, 2015
We’re No. 1! / Jubilant Highland Springs High School football team members and supporters show off their championship trophy after their 27-7 rout of Stone Bridge High School of Loudoun County in the State Division 5 final last Saturday at the University of Virginia’s Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. The celebration continued Tuesday with a ceremony at the Henrico County school.

We’re No. 1! / Jubilant Highland Springs High School football team members and supporters show off their championship trophy after their 27-7 rout of Stone …

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‘Empire’ leads with 12 television nominations for NAACP Image Awards. Terrance Howard and Taraji P. Henson received acting nominations.

‘Empire’ leads with 12 television nominations for NAACP Image Awards. Terrance Howard and Taraji P. Henson received acting nominations.

Published on December 18, 2015
Ms. Williams

Ms. Williams

Published on December 18, 2015
The Highland Springs Marching Battalion swings into action at the ceremony celebrating the state’s No. 1 football team. The band played Tuesday as the champions paraded from the school to Kreiter Stadium and the cheers of jubilant students and fans.

The Highland Springs Marching Battalion swings into action at the ceremony celebrating the state’s No. 1 football team. The band played Tuesday as the champions …

Published on December 18, 2015
Springers Coach Loren Johnson, left, receives congratulations from Superintendent Patrick C. Kinlaw.

Springers Coach Loren Johnson, left, receives congratulations from Superintendent Patrick C. Kinlaw.

Published on December 18, 2015
Springer players, from left, Greg Dortch, D.J. Anderson and Chris Thaxton lead teammates onto the field at Highland Springs High as cheerleaders and community members salute them as No. 1 in the state.

Springer players, from left, Greg Dortch, D.J. Anderson and Chris Thaxton lead teammates onto the field at Highland Springs High as cheerleaders and community members …

Published on December 18, 2015
Shawheem Dowdy holds his Lanier Award with Willie Lanier.

Shawheem Dowdy holds his Lanier Award with Willie Lanier.

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Imam Ammar Amonette of the Islamic Center of Virginia in Bon Air stands before a monument to Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia statute for religious freedom at the Valentine First Freedom Center in Shockoe Bottom.

Imam Ammar Amonette of the Islamic Center of Virginia in Bon Air stands before a monument to Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia statute for religious freedom at …

Published on December 18, 2015
Above, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, backed by faith leaders from the Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities, calls for religious tolerance at a news conference last Friday in Richmond.

Above, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, backed by faith leaders from the Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities, calls for religious tolerance at a news conference last …

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Published on December 18, 2015

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Dr. Makola M. Abdullah will take over the helm at Virginia State University on Feb. 1.

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah will take over the helm at Virginia State University on Feb. 1.

Published on December 18, 2015
Dr. Makola M. Abdullah waves to the audience as Virginia State University Rector Harry Black introduces him last Friday as the university’s new president. With him, from left, are son Mikaili, daughter Sefiyetu, and his wife, Dr. Ahkinyala Cobb-Abdullah.

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah waves to the audience as Virginia State University Rector Harry Black introduces him last Friday as the university’s new president. With …

Published on December 18, 2015

Published on December 18, 2015

Published on December 18, 2015
United by love and wearing their JP JumPers Foundation Santa hats, the Mines family gets into the holiday spirit Wednesday at their Chesterfield County home. The family, from left, mother, Pam Mines; 11-year-old son, J.P.; adopted godniece, Sydnee, 13; daughter, Michelle, 13; and father, Perry Mines.

United by love and wearing their JP JumPers Foundation Santa hats, the Mines family gets into the holiday spirit Wednesday at their Chesterfield County home. …

Published on December 18, 2015