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The Rev. Delores McQuinn, right, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, sings with the choir during the service.

The Rev. Delores McQuinn, right, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, sings with the choir during the service.

Published on January 6, 2017
The yearly event, sponsored by the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, is a part of a Richmond tradition celebrating the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation that freed enslaved persons in the Confederate states, including those in Virginia. Richmond was once a major marketplace for the buying and selling of enslaved persons. The speakers and the music moved many in the audience.

The yearly event, sponsored by the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, is a part of a Richmond tradition celebrating the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation …

Published on January 6, 2017
Emancipation Proclamation Day Service // Dr. Howard-John Wesley, pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, the oldest and largest African-American church in Northern Virginia, delivers the “Emancipation Message” to a crowd of approximately 400 people at Richmond’s Fifth Baptist Church for Monday’s Emancipation Proclamation Day Service.

Emancipation Proclamation Day Service // Dr. Howard-John Wesley, pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, the oldest and largest African-American church in Northern Virginia, …

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Travis Johnson above left, of Bahashem Products is among the vendors in the festival’s marketplace.

Travis Johnson above left, of Bahashem Products is among the vendors in the festival’s marketplace.

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Imani Bell, left, and Casey Jones lead the procession for the 2016 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival last Friday at the Altria Theater. Scores of people attended the annual festival produced by Janine Y. Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society. Highlights included music and dance, lectures, panels and workshops focusing on the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

Imani Bell, left, and Casey Jones lead the procession for the 2016 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival last Friday at the Altria Theater. Scores of people …

Published on January 6, 2017
Celebrating Kwanzaa // Imani Bell, left, and Casey Jones lead the procession for the 2016 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival last Friday at the Altria Theater. Scores of people attended the annual festival produced by Janine Y. Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society. Highlights included music and dance, lectures, panels and workshops focusing on the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

Celebrating Kwanzaa // Imani Bell, left, and Casey Jones lead the procession for the 2016 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival last Friday at the Altria Theater. …

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Elegance in Black and White // The Richmond Chapter of Continental Societies Inc. hosted its “Elegance in Black and White” gala on Dec. 30 at a Downtown hotel. The annual holiday event attracts the “Who’s Who” in Metro Richmond.

Elegance in Black and White // The Richmond Chapter of Continental Societies Inc. hosted its “Elegance in Black and White” gala on Dec. 30 at …

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Photos by Rudolph Powell Elegance in Black and White //Among those enjoying the 2016 gala are, from left, Congressman Robert C. Scott, the Richmond chapter’s 2nd Vice President Beverly B. Davis, and chapter President Nkechi George-Winkler. The service organization, founded nationally in 1956, was begun in Richmond in 1976 with a mission of aiding the socioeconomic and cultural welfare of children and youths.

Photos by Rudolph Powell Elegance in Black and White //Among those enjoying the 2016 gala are, from left, Congressman Robert C. Scott, the Richmond chapter’s …

Published on January 6, 2017
Canada geese at Fountain Lake in Byrd Park

Canada geese at Fountain Lake in Byrd Park

Published on January 6, 2017
Cityscape //Last April, it was just a hole in the ground. Now the $6.3 million Eggleston Plaza is taking shape at 2nd and Leigh streets in Jackson Ward. When completed in 2017, the project will include 31 apartments and a first-floor restaurant. The building occupies the former site of Eggleston Hotel, one of the few places that civil rights leaders, entertainers and other African-Americans could stay during the era of segregation when most city hotels barred non-white guests. The old hotel collapsed and the site was cleared in 2009. The plaza sits across from the renovated Hippodrome Theater and the Taylor Mansion entertainment, restaurant and residential complex. The development includes another 10 townhouse-style apartments at 1st and Jackson streets that already are being rented.

Cityscape //Last April, it was just a hole in the ground. Now the $6.3 million Eggleston Plaza is taking shape at 2nd and Leigh streets …

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Party like it’s 2017! // Children from around Metro Richmond throw confetti and whoop it up at their own “Noon Year’s Eve Bash” last Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. The New Year’s Eve celebration, held 12 hours before most adult celebrations, included a grand parade, led by the museum mascot, Seymour the Dinosaur, and a toast with juice boxes. “Anna” and “Elsa,” characters from the highly popular 2013 Disney film “Frozen,” joined the youngsters in ushering in 2017 and learning about New Year’s celebrations and customs from around the world.

Party like it’s 2017! // Children from around Metro Richmond throw confetti and whoop it up at their own “Noon Year’s Eve Bash” last Saturday …

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Delegate McClellan

Delegate McClellan

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Published on January 6, 2017

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Published on January 6, 2017
Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana

Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana

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Published on January 6, 2017

Published on January 6, 2017
Former Virginia Commonwealth University Rams and NBA standouts Rolando Lamb, center left, and Calvin Duncan, center right, work with youngsters on dribbling skills during last week’s basketball camp in Midlothian.

Former Virginia Commonwealth University Rams and NBA standouts Rolando Lamb, center left, and Calvin Duncan, center right, work with youngsters on dribbling skills during last …

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Published on January 6, 2017

Published on January 6, 2017

Published on January 6, 2017

Published on January 6, 2017
Indiana players from Richmond, Curtis ‘Cujo’ Jones and, left, Robert Johnson Jr.

Indiana players from Richmond, Curtis ‘Cujo’ Jones and, left, Robert Johnson Jr.

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Published on January 6, 2017

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Published on January 6, 2017

Published on January 6, 2017
Family members embrace in a prayer circle with Levar Stoney moments before he takes the oath of offi ce as Richmond’s mayor. On Saturday, Dec. 31, the 35-year-old became the youngest mayor in the city’s history.

Family members embrace in a prayer circle with Levar Stoney moments before he takes the oath of offi ce as Richmond’s mayor. On Saturday, Dec. …

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Newly installed Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney smiles for a photo with his friend and mentor, Gov. Terry McAuliffe, and First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe after last Saturday’s swearing-in ceremony at City Hall.

Newly installed Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney smiles for a photo with his friend and mentor, Gov. Terry McAuliffe, and First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe after last …

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Richmond’s new School Board members pose at City Hall after their swearing-in on Tuesday. They are, from left, Elizabeth “Liz” Doerr, 1st District; J. Scott Barlow, 2nd District; Jeff Bourne, 3rd District; Jonathan Young, 4th District; Vice Chairman Dr. Patrick Sapini, 5th District; Chairwoman Dawn Page, 8th District; Felicia Cosby, 6th District; Nadine Marsh-Carter, 7th District; and Linda Owen, 9th District.

Richmond’s new School Board members pose at City Hall after their swearing-in on Tuesday. They are, from left, Elizabeth “Liz” Doerr, 1st District; J. Scott …

Published on January 6, 2017
Richmond City Council’s new president, Chris A. Hilbert, 3rd District, confers with council’s new vice president, Cynthia I. Newbille, 7th

Richmond City Council’s new president, Chris A. Hilbert, 3rd District, confers with council’s new vice president, Cynthia I. Newbille, 7th

Published on January 6, 2017
Richmond’s new School Board members pose at City Hall after their swearing-in on Tuesday. They are, from left, Elizabeth “Liz” Doerr, 1st District; J. Scott Barlow, 2nd District; Jeff Bourne, 3rd District; Jonathan Young, 4th District; Vice Chairman Dr. Patrick Sapini, 5th District; Chairwoman Dawn Page, 8th District; Felicia Cosby, 6th District; Nadine Marsh-Carter, 7th District; and Linda Owen, 9th District.

Richmond’s new School Board members pose at City Hall after their swearing-in on Tuesday. They are, from left, Elizabeth “Liz” Doerr, 1st District; J. Scott …

Published on January 6, 2017
Congressman A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County takes the oath of office Tuesday as House Speaker Paul D. Ryan holds a Bible during the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. He is the second African-American to represent Virginia in Congress since the late 1890s.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County takes the oath of office Tuesday as House Speaker Paul D. Ryan holds a Bible during the ceremony …

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Mayor Parham

Mayor Parham

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Published on January 6, 2017

Published on January 6, 2017
Richmond Community Hospital, located at 1500 N. 28th St., has been part of the Richmond community since 1902. It is now an arm of the Bon Secours Health System.

Richmond Community Hospital, located at 1500 N. 28th St., has been part of the Richmond community since 1902. It is now an arm of the …

Published on January 6, 2017

Published on January 6, 2017