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Published on May 8, 2015
Members of the Latin Ballet of Virginia, above, dance and twirl as they enthusiastically entertain an appreciative audience.

Members of the Latin Ballet of Virginia, above, dance and twirl as they enthusiastically entertain an appreciative audience.

Published on May 8, 2015
¿Qué Pasa? Reggie Bates and Maria Gavilan show off their dance moves. They were enjoying the annual spring party known as the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival, sponsored by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The lively showcase of food, music and art was held last Saturday along the Canal Walk in Downtown.

¿Qué Pasa? Reggie Bates and Maria Gavilan show off their dance moves. They were enjoying the annual spring party known as the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival, …

Published on May 8, 2015
Asian-American celebration Members of Red Silk Performing Arts, above, perform the “Passion of Peking Opera” at the 18th Annual Asian-American Celebration last Saturday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The event showcased the culture and food of several Asian nations, including Korea, Bhutan, China, Japan, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Singapore and the Philippines. Right, Hyung Joo Cho represents the Korean-American community with a performance of the 12-meter ribbon dance. The fun-filled day was presented by the Asian-American Society of Central Virginia.

Asian-American celebration Members of Red Silk Performing Arts, above, perform the “Passion of Peking Opera” at the 18th Annual Asian-American Celebration last Saturday at the …

Published on May 8, 2015
Sunset over The Carillon in the West End

Sunset over The Carillon in the West End

Published on May 8, 2015
Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond With storm clouds forming, water trickles down from the ornamental fountain in Libby Hill Park into the pool below. Location: 28th and Franklin streets in Church Hill. Libby Hill is one of three original parks in Richmond’s park system. It originally was called Marshall Square. The city was named in the early 1700s by William Byrd II after the English town of Richmond near London. The reason: The view of the James River from Libby Hill was strikingly similar to the view of the River Thames from Richmond Hill in England, where Mr. Byrd spent part of his youth.

Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond With storm clouds forming, water trickles down from the ornamental fountain in Libby Hill Park into the …

Published on May 8, 2015
Dancing duo Anaya Jackson and Christopher Collins display precision ballroom dancing moves at Huguenot High School on South Side. The students were among teams from five Richmond elementary schools participating in the April 30 team competition of Dancing Classrooms Greater Richmond. The nonprofit organization aims to build social awareness, confidence and self-esteem in children through dance.

Dancing duo Anaya Jackson and Christopher Collins display precision ballroom dancing moves at Huguenot High School on South Side. The students were among teams from …

Published on May 8, 2015
Sheshat Kara of Henrico: “I would restore her to optimum health. I would love to see her healthy and strong in her winter years.”

Sheshat Kara of Henrico: “I would restore her to optimum health. I would love to see her healthy and strong in her winter years.”

Published on May 8, 2015
Anthony Gregory of South Side: “I would give my mother the peace on earth that she feels she’s going to get in heaven.”

Anthony Gregory of South Side: “I would give my mother the peace on earth that she feels she’s going to get in heaven.”

Published on May 8, 2015
Mallory Hasen of Jackson Ward: “I would buy my mom a house. She was a single mom raising my sister and me, and she always had to rent because she never had the money to buy.”

Mallory Hasen of Jackson Ward: “I would buy my mom a house. She was a single mom raising my sister and me, and she always …

Published on May 8, 2015
Natalie Conway of Glen Allen: “I think I would give my mom the gift of good health.”

Natalie Conway of Glen Allen: “I think I would give my mom the gift of good health.”

Published on May 8, 2015
Natalie Conway of Glen Allen: “I think I would give my mom the gift of good health.”

Natalie Conway of Glen Allen: “I think I would give my mom the gift of good health.”

Published on May 8, 2015
Marcus Lewis of Henrico: “I would continue to give my mother the same love she has always given me. She has been there for me since day one.”

Marcus Lewis of Henrico: “I would continue to give my mother the same love she has always given me. She has been there for me …

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Connis Tennessee of Chesterfield: “I would give my mother a hug and a kiss because she doesn’t live here. She lives in Baton Rouge, La.”

Connis Tennessee of Chesterfield: “I would give my mother a hug and a kiss because she doesn’t live here. She lives in Baton Rouge, La.”

Published on May 8, 2015
Celebrating Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. In honor and celebration of moms, the Richmond Free Press asked people:

Celebrating Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. In honor and celebration of moms, the Richmond Free Press asked people:

Published on May 8, 2015
“American Idol” star Rayvon Owen walks through a sea of fans in Downtown with his biggest cheerleader — his mother, Patrice Fitzgerald.

“American Idol” star Rayvon Owen walks through a sea of fans in Downtown with his biggest cheerleader — his mother, Patrice Fitzgerald.

Published on May 8, 2015

Published on May 8, 2015
Mo Alie-Cox

Mo Alie-Cox

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Tavon Mealy

Tavon Mealy

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Walter Williams

Walter Williams

Published on May 8, 2015
Left, hard-hitting Lamar Richardson of Open High School provides a solid No. 2 singles player at Armstrong and teams with Yusufu Ibrahim to comprise a dominant doubles tandem. Right, smooth-swinging Yusufu Ibrahim of Richmond Community High School plays No. 1 singles and doubles for the Armstrong High School tennis team.

Left, hard-hitting Lamar Richardson of Open High School provides a solid No. 2 singles player at Armstrong and teams with Yusufu Ibrahim to comprise a …

Published on May 8, 2015

Published on May 8, 2015
Rando Moreno

Rando Moreno

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Mr. King

Mr. King

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Mr. Peete, Mr. Brown

Mr. Peete, Mr. Brown

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Mr. Brown

Mr. Brown

Published on May 8, 2015

Published on May 8, 2015
Mr. Cisneros

Mr. Cisneros

Published on May 8, 2015
Interim Virginia State University President Pamela V. Hammond congratulates Arrisa Hanson as the top-ranking student in the graduating class. Ms. Hanson, who majored in psychology, earned a 4.0 GPA.

Interim Virginia State University President Pamela V. Hammond congratulates Arrisa Hanson as the top-ranking student in the graduating class. Ms. Hanson, who majored in psychology, …

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Judge Cressondra Brown Conyers, a 1977 graduate of Virginia State University, eloquently delivers the commencement address Saturday to a record 764 graduates from her alma mater at the Richmond Coliseum.

Judge Cressondra Brown Conyers, a 1977 graduate of Virginia State University, eloquently delivers the commencement address Saturday to a record 764 graduates from her alma …

Published on May 8, 2015