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Be a lion // Mykal Ashlee, a cast member of the popular musical “Disney’s The Lion King,” teaches dance moves to children at the Child Development Center at Greater Brook Road Baptist Church, 4208 Chamberlayne Ave. He stopped by last Friday to work with children, just two days before the traveling musical ended its run at the Altria Theater on Sunday.

Be a lion // Mykal Ashlee, a cast member of the popular musical “Disney’s The Lion King,” teaches dance moves to children at the Child …

Published on May 13, 2016
¿Que Pasa? Richmond // A colorful canal boat provides free rides to participants at the ¿Que Pasa? Festival, which translates to “what’s happening.” Organizers of the festival last weekend in Downtown used decorations to transform the Canal Walk into a semblance of the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco in Mexico City. The event featured music, dance, food, drink and arts and crafts celebrating Latin American culture.

¿Que Pasa? Richmond // A colorful canal boat provides free rides to participants at the ¿Que Pasa? Festival, which translates to “what’s happening.” Organizers of …

Published on May 13, 2016
Swallowtail butterfly at Huguenot Flatwater Park

Swallowtail butterfly at Huguenot Flatwater Park

Published on May 13, 2016
Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Metro Richmond — a coalition of the nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities — pick up litter in Jackson Ward on a recent weekend. Similar community spring-cleaning efforts have been taking place across the area. Last weekend, for example, volunteers cleaned up alleys in Barton Heights, while others spent time clearing growth from four African-American burial grounds located on the border between Richmond and Henrico County.

Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Metro Richmond — a coalition of the nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities — pick up litter in …

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So proud! // Christine Turner of Chesapeake gets a huge hug of congratulations from her niece, Nijah Roberson, as she and other Virginia Union University candidates for graduation march toward Hovey Field last Saturday for the commencement ceremony.

So proud! // Christine Turner of Chesapeake gets a huge hug of congratulations from her niece, Nijah Roberson, as she and other Virginia Union University …

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Hope Bibbs posed with “Fat Albert” in the “Funky Turns 40” exhibition.

Hope Bibbs posed with “Fat Albert” in the “Funky Turns 40” exhibition.

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Shenelle Reed strolled with her year- old son, Ka’Leel, who was engrossed in the portraits of Yemaya by Arturo Lindsay

Shenelle Reed strolled with her year- old son, Ka’Leel, who was engrossed in the portraits of Yemaya by Arturo Lindsay

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Visitors had time and space during Saturday’s open house to peruse the Transatlantic Conversations exhibit.

Visitors had time and space during Saturday’s open house to peruse the Transatlantic Conversations exhibit.

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The newly renovated armory offers 12,000 square feet of exhibit space on two floors, where the First Fridays crowd enjoyed food and music during the opening.

The newly renovated armory offers 12,000 square feet of exhibit space on two floors, where the First Fridays crowd enjoyed food and music during the …

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Museum Director Tasha Chambers greets guests at the VIP reception Thursday.

Museum Director Tasha Chambers greets guests at the VIP reception Thursday.

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Dr. and Mrs. D. Omar Watson engage in an exhibit in the shadow of the cast of a statue of Richmond native and tennis great Arthur Ashe Jr. that now sits on Monument Avenue.

Dr. and Mrs. D. Omar Watson engage in an exhibit in the shadow of the cast of a statue of Richmond native and tennis great …

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Dr. Monroe E. Harris Jr. and Hossein Sadid, BHM board members, toast to a successful opening. Board Co-chair Bessida Cauthorne White and Chairwoman Marilyn H. West helped lead the multimillion-dollar project. Elijah Crawley, 12, an Elko Middle School student and son of museum director Tasha Chambers, learns firsthand from former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder.

Dr. Monroe E. Harris Jr. and Hossein Sadid, BHM board members, toast to a successful opening. Board Co-chair Bessida Cauthorne White and Chairwoman Marilyn H. …

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Dr. Perkins hoods businessman and VUU supporter William A. Royall Jr. with an honorary doctorate.

Dr. Perkins hoods businessman and VUU supporter William A. Royall Jr. with an honorary doctorate.

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Theology school graduates, from left, Donna Cosby, Sheila Dent, Rona Evans and Alice Freeman shed tears of joy as the VUU choir sings.

Theology school graduates, from left, Donna Cosby, Sheila Dent, Rona Evans and Alice Freeman shed tears of joy as the VUU choir sings.

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VUU graduates wave to family and friends at Hovey Field.

VUU graduates wave to family and friends at Hovey Field.

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VUU President Claude G. Perkins congratulates valedictorian Veronica Pegram of Mechanicsville, who earned her degree in biology.

VUU President Claude G. Perkins congratulates valedictorian Veronica Pegram of Mechanicsville, who earned her degree in biology.

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Football star Kevius Morgan happily reacts after receiving his diploma. Looking on, from left, are Dr. Walton Belle, who was awarded an honorary doctorate for his 45 years of service as physician to VUU’s athletic teams; Dr. Frederick D. Hayes III, an activist minister who also received an honorary doctorate; Carolyn W. Jacobs, president of the VUU National Alumni Association; and commencement speaker Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.

Football star Kevius Morgan happily reacts after receiving his diploma. Looking on, from left, are Dr. Walton Belle, who was awarded an honorary doctorate for …

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Hebrew music guitarist Yhoshuah Adama and the gospel-based Whosever Will Choir of Virginia Union University will headline a benefit concert this weekend for the 87-yar-old Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond.

Hebrew music guitarist Yhoshuah Adama and the gospel-based Whosever Will Choir of Virginia Union University will headline a benefit concert this weekend for the 87-yar-old …

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Rev. John F. Tyler Jr.

Rev. John F. Tyler Jr.

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President Obama is hooded by attorney Vernon E. Jordan, a member of Howard University’s Board of Trustees, as he receives an honorary doctor of laws degree during the Washington institution’s graduation ceremonies last Saturday.

President Obama is hooded by attorney Vernon E. Jordan, a member of Howard University’s Board of Trustees, as he receives an honorary doctor of laws …

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Published on May 13, 2016
The Richmond Coliseum, now 45 years old, has long passed its prime as a shining example of city progress. Now it is a symbol of the infrastructure challenges the city faces.

The Richmond Coliseum, now 45 years old, has long passed its prime as a shining example of city progress. Now it is a symbol of …

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The worn exterior of the City of Richmond’s former Public Safety Building is a prime example of the city’s failure to invest in maintenance. The city now faces a huge bill to cover costs for improving public buildings, streets and other infrastructure, as well as for modernizing schools.

The worn exterior of the City of Richmond’s former Public Safety Building is a prime example of the city’s failure to invest in maintenance. The …

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Ms. Branch-Kennedy, Mr. Hicks

Ms. Branch-Kennedy, Mr. Hicks

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This cemetery is the burial ground for slaves who worked on the property decades before it was used for the education of African-American youths.

This cemetery is the burial ground for slaves who worked on the property decades before it was used for the education of African-American youths.

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A view of the chapel inside Belmead where the nuns of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament pray

A view of the chapel inside Belmead where the nuns of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament pray

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Sister Maureen Carroll, left, is seeking to rally public support to prevent the sale of a historic Powhatan property with help from volunteers like Joyce Johnson. The women talked about their plans in front of Belmead, the mansion that was once home to St. Emma Military Academy for Boys and has been headquarters for the nonprofit FrancisEmma Inc. that has sought to preserve and protect the property and its history.

Sister Maureen Carroll, left, is seeking to rally public support to prevent the sale of a historic Powhatan property with help from volunteers like Joyce …

Published on May 13, 2016