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Marking MJBL’s 50th year // Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson presents an award to members of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League on Monday in recognition of the Richmond- based group’s 50th anniversary of providing youth baseball. Receiving the award, from left, are William M.T. Forrester Jr., executive director and son of the MJBL’s founder, and two coaches from the program, Richmond Police Detective Rahsaan Wigfall and Richmond Fire Lt. Christopher Armstrong.

Marking MJBL’s 50th year // Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson presents an award to members of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League on Monday in …

Published on February 26, 2016
More than 700 demonstrators march to the State Capitol last Saturday to protest plans by utility giant Dominion to deal with coal ash, the residue of burned coal that marchers say will pollute the James River. Left, Capitol Police carry off a demonstrator who refused to leave the south steps of the Capitol at the end of the protest. About eight people were arrested during the protest. The uproar involves Dominion’s plan to dump millions of gallons of water from coal ash ponds into the river to meet new federal rules. The company, whose plan has won state and federal approval, has stated that the water would be treated to remove potential environmental hazards before it is released into the James River.

More than 700 demonstrators march to the State Capitol last Saturday to protest plans by utility giant Dominion to deal with coal ash, the residue …

Published on February 26, 2016
Marchers protest coal ash dumping in James River

Marchers protest coal ash dumping in James River

Published on February 26, 2016
For the love of reading // bruno Marvia of Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries in Richmond reads to third-graders at bellevue elementary School last Friday as part of the Church Hill school’s annual “100 black Men Read” program. This is the sixth year that volunteers from the church have led the effort to foster a love of reading among the school’s students. The men read works of African-American authors and discuss with youngsters the values exhibited and how they can be emulated. The award-winning program is part of bellevue’s Community of Caring initiative.

For the love of reading // bruno Marvia of Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries in Richmond reads to third-graders at bellevue elementary School last …

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016
Richmond voters stand in line at the Randolph Community Center to cast ballots in the November 2012 presidential election.

Richmond voters stand in line at the Randolph Community Center to cast ballots in the November 2012 presidential election.

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016
Mr. Lomax’s longtime barbershop at 420 N. 2nd Street that he is leaving behind.

Mr. Lomax’s longtime barbershop at 420 N. 2nd Street that he is leaving behind.

Published on February 26, 2016
William and Ora Lomax, relax at home as they prepare to launch a combination barber-beauty shop on South Side.

William and Ora Lomax, relax at home as they prepare to launch a combination barber-beauty shop on South Side.

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Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016
Sen. Kaine, Rep. Scott

Sen. Kaine, Rep. Scott

Published on February 26, 2016
National Museum of African-American History and Culture

National Museum of African-American History and Culture

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016
This plate is loaded with the typical tasty, high-calorie comfort food served at many African-American churches.

This plate is loaded with the typical tasty, high-calorie comfort food served at many African-American churches.

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016
Virginia State University’s Kevin Williams, who leads the Trojans in scoring and assists, fires off a jump shot in a recent game.

Virginia State University’s Kevin Williams, who leads the Trojans in scoring and assists, fires off a jump shot in a recent game.

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016
Virginia Union University’s Lady Walker, left, won CIAA Defensive Player of the Year honors, while teammate Kiana Johnson was named CIAA Player of the Year. The awards were announced Monday at a CIAA Tournament luncheon.

Virginia Union University’s Lady Walker, left, won CIAA Defensive Player of the Year honors, while teammate Kiana Johnson was named CIAA Player of the Year. …

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016
Virginia Commonwealth University forward Mo Alie-Cox emphatically slams home two of his 12 points in the Rams’ 87-74 win last Friday over the University of Richmond Spiders at the Siegel Center.

Virginia Commonwealth University forward Mo Alie-Cox emphatically slams home two of his 12 points in the Rams’ 87-74 win last Friday over the University of …

Published on February 26, 2016
Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, aka “Mr. CIAA,” is dapper at the 2005 CIAA Tournament.

Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, aka “Mr. CIAA,” is dapper at the 2005 CIAA Tournament.

Published on February 26, 2016
Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, aka “Mr. CIAA,” is dapper at the 2005 CIAA Tournament.

Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, aka “Mr. CIAA,” is dapper at the 2005 CIAA Tournament.

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016
Rev. Cooper

Rev. Cooper

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Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016
GOP presidential candidate John Kasich speaks Monday at a town hall meeting at the Egyptian Building Auditorium on the VCU Medical Center Campus in Downtown.

GOP presidential candidate John Kasich speaks Monday at a town hall meeting at the Egyptian Building Auditorium on the VCU Medical Center Campus in Downtown.

Published on February 26, 2016
Former President Bill Clinton fires up the audience Wednesday night at the Hippodrome Theater in Richmond’s Jackson Ward during a campaign appearance for his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Former President Bill Clinton fires up the audience Wednesday night at the Hippodrome Theater in Richmond’s Jackson Ward during a campaign appearance for his wife, …

Published on February 26, 2016

Published on February 26, 2016