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‘Evening with an Icon’ Renowned poet Sonia Sanchez, right, addresses the audience last Saturday night at the Grace Street Theatre as moderator Dr. Kimberly Brown, chair of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, listens. Ms. Sanchez spoke at the Afrikana Independent Film Festival’s “Evening with an Icon,” following the screening of a documentary about her life, “BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez.”

‘Evening with an Icon’ Renowned poet Sonia Sanchez, right, addresses the audience last Saturday night at the Grace Street Theatre as moderator Dr. Kimberly Brown, …

Published on March 4, 2016
Zestful celebration // FeedMore CEO Doug Pick talks with key- note speaker Cheryl Maroney, director of A Child Is Born Learning Center in Henrico County.

Zestful celebration // FeedMore CEO Doug Pick talks with key- note speaker Cheryl Maroney, director of A Child Is Born Learning Center in Henrico County.

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Zestful celebration // Dora Ellis, controller at the Richmond-based hunger relief organization FeedMore, beams as she puts a ticket in a raffle basket at Saturday night’s 16th Annual Zest Fest at the Greater Richmond Conven- tion Center. The fundraising event featured dishes by the region’s top chefs and silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event, including raffle tickets sold by volunteers Kari Fecht, center, and Rob Giddens, will benefit FeedMore’s programs such as Meals on Wheels, Mobile Pantry and the weekend BackPack program for youngsters.

Zestful celebration // Dora Ellis, controller at the Richmond-based hunger relief organization FeedMore, beams as she puts a ticket in a raffle basket at Saturday …

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // Basketball fans flocked to the CIAA Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., last week to see the fast-paced court action in the men’s and women’s games. Fans also enjoyed parties, musical performances and reuniting with old friends and classmates.

CIAA FUN // Basketball fans flocked to the CIAA Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., last week to see the fast-paced court action in the men’s and …

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CIAA FUN // The championship teams then were feted after they returned to their respective campuses. The Virginia Union University Lady Panthers, above, enjoy a ceremony at the school Tuesday, while the VSU men’s team, below, was celebrated at a rally at the new VSU Multipurpose Center.

CIAA FUN // The championship teams then were feted after they returned to their respective campuses. The Virginia Union University Lady Panthers, above, enjoy a …

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CIAA FUN // Those celebrating the VSU men’s basketball championship Saturday night included, from left, Mr. VSU Donald Lesley, VSU Athletic Director Peggy Davis, Vice Rector Willie C. Randall, new VSU President Makola Abdullah, Miss VSU Lauren Papillion and Coach Lonnie Blow.

CIAA FUN // Those celebrating the VSU men’s basketball championship Saturday night included, from left, Mr. VSU Donald Lesley, VSU Athletic Director Peggy Davis, Vice …

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CIAA FUN // Other celebrity sightings included R&B singer Tank, with former University of Richmond basketball star and pro player Johnny Newman.

CIAA FUN // Other celebrity sightings included R&B singer Tank, with former University of Richmond basketball star and pro player Johnny Newman.

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CIAA FUN // Several luminaries were in the arena, below left, including former CIAA and NBA basketball greats Earl “The Pearl” Monroe of Winston-Salem State University and Richmond native Bobby Dandridge of Norfolk State University with CIAA Commissioner Jacquie McWilliams.

CIAA FUN // Several luminaries were in the arena, below left, including former CIAA and NBA basketball greats Earl “The Pearl” Monroe of Winston-Salem State …

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CIAA FUN // The well-known Virginia State University Woo Woos cheerleading squad, below, rocked the house, as always.

CIAA FUN // The well-known Virginia State University Woo Woos cheerleading squad, below, rocked the house, as always.

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CIAA FUN // Lyfe Jennings, performing for appreciative fans.

CIAA FUN // Lyfe Jennings, performing for appreciative fans.

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CIAA FUN // R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn

CIAA FUN // R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn

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CIAA FUN // The tournament spotlight also shone brightly on Suffolk native Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, aka “Mr. CIAA,” right, who was among 10 people inducted into the CIAA’s John B. McLendon Jr. Hall of Fame.

CIAA FUN // The tournament spotlight also shone brightly on Suffolk native Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, aka “Mr. CIAA,” right, who was among 10 people inducted …

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CIAA FUN // Basketball fans flocked to the CIAA Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., last week to see the fast-paced court action in the men’s and women’s games. Fans also enjoyed parties, musical performances and reuniting with old friends and classmates.

CIAA FUN // Basketball fans flocked to the CIAA Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., last week to see the fast-paced court action in the men’s and …

Published on March 4, 2016
Daffodils in South Side

Daffodils in South Side

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The ‘Thunder Low’ show // Harlem Globetrotters player Thunder Low, center, mesmerizes Richmond’s Carver Elementary School students with his basketball skills. He and other members of the world-renowned basketball team demonstrated their signature dribbling, passing and fancy footwork for youngsters last Thursday at the Greyhound Bus Station on North Boulevard. The team also offered an anti-bullying and teamwork message to the high- achieving students from Carver, which recently was named a Highly Distinguished School by the Virginia Department of Education. The Globetrotters stopped in Richmond on their 90th Anniversary World Tour to perform at the Richmond Coliseum.

The ‘Thunder Low’ show // Harlem Globetrotters player Thunder Low, center, mesmerizes Richmond’s Carver Elementary School students with his basketball skills. He and other members …

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Published on March 4, 2016
Chris Rock keeps the audience laughing at the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Chris Rock keeps the audience laughing at the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Photo courtesy of the CIAA

Photo courtesy of the CIAA

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The Virginia State University Trojans conference winning basketball team strikes a victory pose Saturday with the tournament trophy after donning CIAA championship T-shirts and caps.

The Virginia State University Trojans conference winning basketball team strikes a victory pose Saturday with the tournament trophy after donning CIAA championship T-shirts and caps.

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CIAA Tournament Most Valuable Player Kiana Johnson of Virginia Union University dribbles past a Shaw University player in the title game Saturday.

CIAA Tournament Most Valuable Player Kiana Johnson of Virginia Union University dribbles past a Shaw University player in the title game Saturday.

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Coach AnnMarie Gilbert of the Virginia Union University Lady Panthers celebrates the team’s CIAA championship last Saturday by making the final cut to take home the victory net in Charlotte, N.C.

Coach AnnMarie Gilbert of the Virginia Union University Lady Panthers celebrates the team’s CIAA championship last Saturday by making the final cut to take home …

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Published on March 4, 2016

Published on March 4, 2016
Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press Girl Scouts leaders Gladys Lewis, left, and Anna Washington will be honored Sunday, March 13, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, where they have volunteered their time in scouting for more than 50 years.

Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press Girl Scouts leaders Gladys Lewis, left, and Anna Washington will be honored Sunday, March 13, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, where …

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Retired Sgt. Leon Brooks spoke Sunday at Greater Brook Road Baptist Church in South Richmond.

Retired Sgt. Leon Brooks spoke Sunday at Greater Brook Road Baptist Church in South Richmond.

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Mr. Telfair

Mr. Telfair

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Several Virginia Democratic Party leaders spoke at Tuesday’s presidential primary celebration at a Shockoe Bottom restaurant. Among them, from left, state Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County, Secretary of the Commonwealth Levar Stoney, First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, Party Chair Susan Swecker and Lt. Gov. Ralph S. Northam.

Several Virginia Democratic Party leaders spoke at Tuesday’s presidential primary celebration at a Shockoe Bottom restaurant. Among them, from left, state Sen. A. Donald McEachin …

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Hillary Clinton acknowledges the cheers of supporters at a campaign rally Tuesday night in Miami after she won seven states in Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primaries. Below, billionaire Republican businessman Donald Trump, backed by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, speaks to reporters Tuesday night in Palm Beach, Fla., after winning seven states in Super Tuesday’s GOP presidential primary and caucus voting.

Hillary Clinton acknowledges the cheers of supporters at a campaign rally Tuesday night in Miami after she won seven states in Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primaries. …

Published on March 4, 2016