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The YWCA of Richmond honored leaders in eight disciplines for their high achievement at its 35th Annual Outstanding Women Awards luncheon. More than 800 people attended the event held April 24 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The honorees and their areas, from left: Dr. Melissa Nelson, health and science; Mary E. Langer, law and government; Genene D. LeRosen, education; Marilyn West, business; Kathy Glazer, nonprofit management; Judy Anderson, volunteerism; Susan Brown Davis, human relations and faith in action; and Ana Ines King, arts.

The YWCA of Richmond honored leaders in eight disciplines for their high achievement at its 35th Annual Outstanding Women Awards luncheon. More than 800 people …

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Sprouting tulip in the West End

Sprouting tulip in the West End

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Volunteer carpenters install a wheelchair ramp at a home in the Swansboro neighborhood of South Side near George Wythe High School. The volunteers were among 800 people who worked in the neighborhood Saturday to repair and improve 40 homes for low-income elderly homeowners. The nonprofit Rebuilding Together Richmond organized the one-day blitz in celebration of National Rebuilding Day. This is the 23rd year that RTR, once known as Christmas in April, has led this free neighbor-helping-neighbor effort to spruce up homes for those in need.

Volunteer carpenters install a wheelchair ramp at a home in the Swansboro neighborhood of South Side near George Wythe High School. The volunteers were among …

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Fitness fun Six-year-old Alayzin Smith energetically hoops it up during the 4th Annual Health and Wellness Fair at Blackwell Elementary School in the city’s South Side. The school, along with the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and the Minority Health Consortium, hosted the spring event to promote community health.

Fitness fun Six-year-old Alayzin Smith energetically hoops it up during the 4th Annual Health and Wellness Fair at Blackwell Elementary School in the city’s South …

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Mr. Johnson

Mr. Johnson

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Tear gas clouds surround a woman demonstrating Tuesday night in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray, who died of severe injuries suffered while in police custody. Police fired the tear gas as part of efforts to prevent further violence. Rioting Monday night resulted in cars and buildings torched and businesses looted.

Tear gas clouds surround a woman demonstrating Tuesday night in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray, who died of severe injuries suffered while in …

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Loretta Lynch is sworn in Monday by Vice President Joe Biden, left, as the new U.S. attorney general in a ceremony at the Justice Department. Her father, Lorenzo Lynch, second from left, and husband, Stephen Hargrove, proudly hold the Bible.

Loretta Lynch is sworn in Monday by Vice President Joe Biden, left, as the new U.S. attorney general in a ceremony at the Justice Department. …

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Richmond school system alumni honored, from left: William Russell Flammia, Virginia Secretary of Education Anne B. Holton, James “Saxsmo” Gates, Florence Neal Cooper Smith, Richmond School Board Chairman Donald L. Coleman, Vita M. Harris, Reginald E. Gordon and Sabrina Squire.

Richmond school system alumni honored, from left: William Russell Flammia, Virginia Secretary of Education Anne B. Holton, James “Saxsmo” Gates, Florence Neal Cooper Smith, Richmond …

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Photo by Clement Britt Richmond Free Press President-Publisher Jean P. Boone joins, from left, Virginia Union University distinguished professor Dr. Boykin Sanders, author and activist Dr. Cornel West and Raymond H. Boone Jr., Free Press vice president of new business development, at a reception and banquet honoring Dr. Sanders. The event, held April 25 on the VUU campus, honored Dr. Sanders on his 70th birthday for more than three decades of serving as a mentor, teacher and community leader. Dr. West is a professor emeritus at Princeton University.

Photo by Clement Britt Richmond Free Press President-Publisher Jean P. Boone joins, from left, Virginia Union University distinguished professor Dr. Boykin Sanders, author and activist …

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Ms. Sheard

Ms. Sheard

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Mayor Dwight C. Jones, a VUU alumnus and official host of the event, draws the name of the winner of the 2015 BMW during the National Alumni Association’s raffle during the gala.

Mayor Dwight C. Jones, a VUU alumnus and official host of the event, draws the name of the winner of the 2015 BMW during the …

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Virginia Union University President Dr. Claude G. Perkins and his wife, Cheryl E. Perkins, enjoy festivities at the VUU Scholarship Gala and Masquerade Ball. The black- tie fundraiser was held April 24 at a Downtown hotel.

Virginia Union University President Dr. Claude G. Perkins and his wife, Cheryl E. Perkins, enjoy festivities at the VUU Scholarship Gala and Masquerade Ball. The …

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Virginia Union University President Claude G. Perkins and his wife, Cheryl, center, view a monument unveiled Wednesday to mark VUU’s 150th anniversary. Sculptor Ed Dwight of Denver spoke at the ceremony. One part of the monument tells VUU’s history, while the other portion contains the university’s insignia, along with the inscribed names of Dr. Perkins, trustee board members and honorary trustees.

Virginia Union University President Claude G. Perkins and his wife, Cheryl, center, view a monument unveiled Wednesday to mark VUU’s 150th anniversary. Sculptor Ed Dwight …

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Mr. Dwight

Mr. Dwight

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Judge Conyers

Judge Conyers

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Darrell Wallace Jr. is in fourth place overall in NASCAR’s Xfinity series.

Darrell Wallace Jr. is in fourth place overall in NASCAR’s Xfinity series.

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Coach Butler

Coach Butler

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Today is a good day for Roderyck Bullock. He walks to the van that arrived at the scheduled time to pick him up at the Social Services Center.

Today is a good day for Roderyck Bullock. He walks to the van that arrived at the scheduled time to pick him up at the …

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Dr. Cameron

Dr. Cameron

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Ms. Curry

Ms. Curry

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Mr. Samuels

Mr. Samuels

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Dr. Bedden

Dr. Bedden

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Roderyck Bullock waits patiently for one of GRTC’s CARE vans to take him home from the city’s Social Service Center on South Side. He only wishes, like many riders, that the service he relies on would be more reliable.

Roderyck Bullock waits patiently for one of GRTC’s CARE vans to take him home from the city’s Social Service Center on South Side. He only …

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