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Making a statement // This church sign boldly proclaims support for the activist moment that seeks to end police shootings of unarmed African-Americans. The sign is posted on the First Unitarian Universalist Church in the West End. Location: Blanton Avenue across from Byrd Park.

Making a statement // This church sign boldly proclaims support for the activist moment that seeks to end police shootings of unarmed African-Americans. The sign …

Published on October 7, 2016
Fun on 2nd Street // Andrea Daughtry, right, shows off her cowry shell glasses near the booths where vendors sold a variety of merchandise and food. The event is sponsored by Venture Richmond.

Fun on 2nd Street // Andrea Daughtry, right, shows off her cowry shell glasses near the booths where vendors sold a variety of merchandise and …

Published on October 7, 2016
Streets were blocked off to accommodate the stages, where a variety of musical acts and entertainers performed to appreciative crowds on Oct. 1 and 2.

Streets were blocked off to accommodate the stages, where a variety of musical acts and entertainers performed to appreciative crowds on Oct. 1 and 2.

Published on October 7, 2016
Fun on 2nd Street // Thousands of people enjoyed music, food and fun during the 28th Annual 2nd Street Festival in Jackson Ward last weekend. Streets were blocked off to accommodate the stages, where a variety of musical acts and entertainers performed to appreciative crowds on Oct. 1 and 2.

Fun on 2nd Street // Thousands of people enjoyed music, food and fun during the 28th Annual 2nd Street Festival in Jackson Ward last weekend. …

Published on October 7, 2016
The James River from Libby Hill

The James River from Libby Hill

Published on October 7, 2016
This group proudly prepares to turn the ground Sept. 29 to officially launch development of the Downtown plaza where a statue to Richmond pioneering businesswoman Maggie L. Walker will stand. Wielding the shovels are, from left: J. Maurice Hopkins of the Mag- gie Walker High School Class of 1965; City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert; Mrs. Walker’s great-great-grandson, Diallo Brooks of Washington; Gov. Terry McAuliffe; Mayor Dwight C. Jones; Mrs. Walker’s great-grandson, Johnny Mickens III of Richmond; Melvin Jones Jr., who helped spearhead the statue effort; and Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Richmond’s chief administrative officer. Location: Broad and Adams streets. The city is investing nearly $1 million to create the statue and plaza to honor Mrs. Walker, who, in 1903, became the first African-American woman to found and head a bank in the United States.

This group proudly prepares to turn the ground Sept. 29 to officially launch development of the Downtown plaza where a statue to Richmond pioneering businesswoman …

Published on October 7, 2016
Vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine, center, and his wife, former Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton, are congratulated by former state Sen. Henry L. Marsh III of Richmond after Tuesday’s debate in Farmville. Mr. Marsh was among Sen. Kaine’s special guests at the nationally televised event at Longwood University.

Vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine, center, and his wife, former Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton, are congratulated by former state Sen. Henry L. Marsh …

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Virginia Union University wide receiver Lavatiae Kelly snags the ball for a third-quarter touchdown Saturday in the Panthers 50-21 home victory over the St. Augustine’s Falcons.

Virginia Union University wide receiver Lavatiae Kelly snags the ball for a third-quarter touchdown Saturday in the Panthers 50-21 home victory over the St. Augustine’s …

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Published on October 7, 2016

Published on October 7, 2016

Published on October 7, 2016

Published on October 7, 2016
Football icon Jim Brown, right, strikes a pose with the statue of himself that now stands outside the stadium of his former team, the Cleveland Browns. The statue of the pro football hall of famer who ranks among the all-time great running backs was unveiled Sept. 18.

Football icon Jim Brown, right, strikes a pose with the statue of himself that now stands outside the stadium of his former team, the Cleveland …

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Published on October 7, 2016

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Published on October 7, 2016
Lt. Col. Washington

Lt. Col. Washington

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Published on October 7, 2016
Richmond City Council Vice President Ellen F. Robertson embraces civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson outside of Croaker’s Spot on Hull Street in South Side. Ms. Robertson, Richmond Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan, left, and Petersburg Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird were among the group that dined and talked politics with Rev. Jackson on Tuesday as he campaigned in Richmond for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Croaker’s Spot general manager Ralph Fields looks on.

Richmond City Council Vice President Ellen F. Robertson embraces civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson outside of Croaker’s Spot on Hull Street in South …

Published on October 7, 2016
Chief Durham, Mayor Jones

Chief Durham, Mayor Jones

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Published on October 7, 2016

Published on October 7, 2016
Mr. Parker

Mr. Parker

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Published on October 7, 2016
Sen. Tim Kaine, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, makes a point during the debate Tuesday with Republican nominee Mike Pence of Indiana at Longwood University in Farmville.

Sen. Tim Kaine, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, makes a point during the debate Tuesday with Republican nominee Mike Pence of Indiana at Longwood University …

Published on October 7, 2016

Published on October 7, 2016