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The works of Virginia Union University’s official photographer, Ayasha Sledge, right, are featured in an exhibit, “Behind the Lens,” focusing on campus life at the historic Lombardy Street institution.

The works of Virginia Union University’s official photographer, Ayasha Sledge, right, are featured in an exhibit, “Behind the Lens,” focusing on campus life at the …

Published on April 15, 2016
Focusing on campus life // The works of Virginia Union University’s official photographer, Ayasha Sledge, are featured in an exhibit, “Behind the Lens,” focusing on campus life at the historic Lombardy Street institution. Among those enjoying the recent exhibit are the Rev. Larry Enis and his daughter, Jocelyn, below left, and Barbara Sayles, right. The free exhibit is open to the public through Monday, May 9, at the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center on the VUU campus.

Focusing on campus life // The works of Virginia Union University’s official photographer, Ayasha Sledge, are featured in an exhibit, “Behind the Lens,” focusing on …

Published on April 15, 2016
Azaleas in North Side

Azaleas in North Side

Published on April 15, 2016
This is becoming a familiar sight across Richmond — candidates for public office collecting signatures from registered voters on petitions. Here, three mayoral candidates help each other by signing each other’s petitions Monday outside City Hall. From left, they are activist Alan Schintzius, teacher Chad Ingold and architect Bruce Tyler. To get on the ballot, each must collect 500 signatures, with at least 50 from each of the city’s nine City Council districts.

This is becoming a familiar sight across Richmond — candidates for public office collecting signatures from registered voters on petitions. Here, three mayoral candidates help …

Published on April 15, 2016
What about the children? // The Rev. Darrell Taylor, right, expresses his concerns Tuesday to City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, 6th District, about plans to close Overby-Sheppard Elementary School to save money. The North Side school is among five schools targeted for closure if the city fails to provide additional money in the Richmond Public Schools’ budget. Ms. Robertson sponsored the public meeting with School Board member Shonda Harris-Muhammed. Both represent the North Side district. A community rally against closing Armstrong High School is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Mount Olivet Church, 1223 N. 25th St.

What about the children? // The Rev. Darrell Taylor, right, expresses his concerns Tuesday to City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, 6th District, about plans to …

Published on April 15, 2016
Open High School students march toward City Hall Monday after a walkout in which they called for more money for city schools.

Open High School students march toward City Hall Monday after a walkout in which they called for more money for city schools.

Published on April 15, 2016
More than 500 people rally outside City Hall in support of Richmond schools funding.

More than 500 people rally outside City Hall in support of Richmond schools funding.

Published on April 15, 2016

Published on April 15, 2016
Ms. Hobbs

Ms. Hobbs

Published on April 15, 2016
Virginia State University President Makola Abdullah encourages audience members to tap into the entire brain sphere during his talk last Friday at TEDxRVA 2016 at the Carpenter Theatre.

Virginia State University President Makola Abdullah encourages audience members to tap into the entire brain sphere during his talk last Friday at TEDxRVA 2016 at …

Published on April 15, 2016

Published on April 15, 2016

Published on April 15, 2016
The Greater Richmond Children’s Intermediate Concert Choir will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the Gellman Room at the Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St., in Downtown.

The Greater Richmond Children’s Intermediate Concert Choir will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the Gellman Room at the Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch, …

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Published on April 15, 2016

Published on April 15, 2016

Published on April 15, 2016

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Published on April 15, 2016
Briante Weber,Troy Daniels

Briante Weber,Troy Daniels

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Published on April 15, 2016
Trenton Cannon

Trenton Cannon

Published on April 15, 2016
For more than 13 years, Oliver Rodney “Rod” Hunt Singleton played a critical role in providing more opportunities to minority-owned businesses as the president and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Business League in Jackson Ward.

For more than 13 years, Oliver Rodney “Rod” Hunt Singleton played a critical role in providing more opportunities to minority-owned businesses as the president and …

Published on April 15, 2016
Betty and John Thombs display the fresh vegetables and fruits they collected from area stores on Tuesday. The food is given away in the social hall at Zion Baptist Church, 20th and Decatur streets, on South Side. The hunger-fighting couple has been quietly creating this pop-up food-giveaway stand daily for more than five years.

Betty and John Thombs display the fresh vegetables and fruits they collected from area stores on Tuesday. The food is given away in the social …

Published on April 15, 2016

Published on April 15, 2016

Published on April 15, 2016
Richmond City Council President Michelle R. Mosby pledged “to renew a sense of trust in government.” Jack Berry, former director of Downtown booster group Venture Richmond, said, “I will make sure that the first dollar goes to the schools, not the last dollar.”

Richmond City Council President Michelle R. Mosby pledged “to renew a sense of trust in government.” Jack Berry, former director of Downtown booster group Venture …

Published on April 15, 2016
Rock star Bruce Springsteen canceled his April 10 concert at the Greensboro, N.C., Coliseum, the latest in a line of protests over a new state law restricting public bathroom use by transgender people based on birth certificate gender identity. More than 15,000 ticketholders will receive refunds.

Rock star Bruce Springsteen canceled his April 10 concert at the Greensboro, N.C., Coliseum, the latest in a line of protests over a new state …

Published on April 15, 2016

Published on April 15, 2016