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Virginia Union University President Claude G. Perkins, left, and Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, chairman of the VUU Board of Trustees, present the MLK Lifetime of Service Award to VUU alumna Florence Neal Cooper Smith of Richmond for her work on sickle cell anemia testing and awareness in Virginia and across the nation.

Virginia Union University President Claude G. Perkins, left, and Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, chairman of the VUU Board of Trustees, present the MLK Lifetime of …

Published on January 22, 2016
Dr. Robert M. Franklin, president emeritus of Morehouse College, delivers his message focused on the last book written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community.”

Dr. Robert M. Franklin, president emeritus of Morehouse College, delivers his message focused on the last book written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Where …

Published on January 22, 2016
Honoring Virginia A.M.E. churches // The resolution was sponsored by Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan of Richmond and Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County.

Honoring Virginia A.M.E. churches // The resolution was sponsored by Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan of Richmond and Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County.

Published on January 22, 2016
Honoring Virginia A.M.E. churches // Faith leaders from Virginia African Methodist Episcopal churches, below, stand as members of the House of Delegates applaud them Tuesday at the Virginia General Assembly. Bishop William P. DeVeaux, presiding prelate of the A.M.E. Church’s Second Episcopal District that includes Virginia, North Carolina, Washington and Maryland, left, also was recognized by the legislature. Lawmakers presented him with a resolution honoring more than 120 A.M.E. churches in Virginia for more than 175 years of “ministry and service to the nation and to the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia.”

Honoring Virginia A.M.E. churches // Faith leaders from Virginia African Methodist Episcopal churches, below, stand as members of the House of Delegates applaud them Tuesday …

Published on January 22, 2016
Kappa Alpha Psi pride // Photo by Cleve Packer Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County, standing center, joins his brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the organization’s 8th Annual Virginia Legislative Day at the State Capitol. Fraternity members came from locales across the state, including Richmond, Petersburg and Charlottesville, to attend the event Monday hosted by Sen. McEachin. Brian J. Moran, state secretary of public safety and homeland security, spoke to the men about issues such as civil rights, criminal justice reform and background checks at gun shows.

Kappa Alpha Psi pride // Photo by Cleve Packer Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County, standing center, joins his brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi …

Published on January 22, 2016
Frozen waterfall in Bryan Park

Frozen waterfall in Bryan Park

Published on January 22, 2016
High School. Officials held a ribbon-cutting Jan. 14 at the new facility. Richmond built the new $1.18 million facility with a grant from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office following the settlement of a national Medicaid fraud case. Boy Scouts previously rebuilt the outdoor exercise and training area that is used by police K9 units from Richmond, across the state and elsewhere.

High School. Officials held a ribbon-cutting Jan. 14 at the new facility. Richmond built the new $1.18 million facility with a grant from the Virginia …

Published on January 22, 2016
High spirit at Freedom Classic // The Panthers ultimately beat the VSU Trojans 70-68.

High spirit at Freedom Classic // The Panthers ultimately beat the VSU Trojans 70-68.

Published on January 22, 2016
High spirit at Freedom Classic//Trojans fan Charles Garnett gives his 4-year-old great-grandson Jeremiah Marte a lift as the VSU mascot rallies the fans.

High spirit at Freedom Classic//Trojans fan Charles Garnett gives his 4-year-old great-grandson Jeremiah Marte a lift as the VSU mascot rallies the fans.

Published on January 22, 2016
High spirit at Freedom Classic // VUU’s Danny McElroy goes high to block a shot by VSU’s Elijah Moore. Fans for both teams enthusiastically cheered the action

High spirit at Freedom Classic // VUU’s Danny McElroy goes high to block a shot by VSU’s Elijah Moore. Fans for both teams enthusiastically cheered …

Published on January 22, 2016
High spirit at Freedom Classic // When it comes to the long-standing rivalry between Virginia Union University and Virginia State University, the fans of both teams always have fun. Sunday was no exception during the Freedom Classic Festival, where the teams met on the basketball court at the Richmond Coliseum after fan activities including a drumline competition, college fair and gospel showcase. At left, VUU players huddle to continue the rally in the final minutes of the game.

High spirit at Freedom Classic // When it comes to the long-standing rivalry between Virginia Union University and Virginia State University, the fans of both …

Published on January 22, 2016
Family of fans // Katrina Cheatham and her children, Camryn, 3, and Patrick, 5, enjoy the Freedom Classic basketball game last Sunday that pit Virginia Union University against rival Virginia State University at the Richmond Coliseum.

Family of fans // Katrina Cheatham and her children, Camryn, 3, and Patrick, 5, enjoy the Freedom Classic basketball game last Sunday that pit Virginia …

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016
Mr. Lee

Mr. Lee

Published on January 22, 2016
Virginia State University’s Javon Moore, No. 5, is fouled by Virginia Union University’s Devin Moore who attempts to block the shot during Sunday’s Freedom Classic at the Richmond Coliseum. The game was a squeaker, with the VUU Panthers defeating the VSU Trojans 70-68.

Virginia State University’s Javon Moore, No. 5, is fouled by Virginia Union University’s Devin Moore who attempts to block the shot during Sunday’s Freedom Classic …

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016
Charlie Stukes, one of seven 2016 inductees into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, talks with state Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County, left, and Lt. Gov. Ralph Northamon Tuesday at the General Assembly, where the inductees were recognized.

Charlie Stukes, one of seven 2016 inductees into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, talks with state Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County, left, …

Published on January 22, 2016
Ben Wallace acknowledges cheering fans during the Detroit Pistons’ halftime ceremony retiring his No. 3 jersey. The ceremony was held last Saturday at The Palace.

Ben Wallace acknowledges cheering fans during the Detroit Pistons’ halftime ceremony retiring his No. 3 jersey. The ceremony was held last Saturday at The Palace.

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016
Sherriff Woody

Sherriff Woody

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016
The Rev. Leonidas B. Young II speaks to his congregation at New Kingdom Christian Ministries on North Side in December 2014.

The Rev. Leonidas B. Young II speaks to his congregation at New Kingdom Christian Ministries on North Side in December 2014.

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016
Mr Burton, Mr Marcus

Mr Burton, Mr Marcus

Published on January 22, 2016
This is what Kanawha Plaza now looks like as it awaits $2.6 million in taxpayer-paid improvements to begin. All of the old concrete elements and benches have been cleared away.

This is what Kanawha Plaza now looks like as it awaits $2.6 million in taxpayer-paid improvements to begin. All of the old concrete elements and …

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016

Published on January 22, 2016