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Women’s day // The three-day event drew thousands of women and their friends to an extravaganza of fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, celebrity appearances and exhibitors and boutiques offering an array of wares. . A model shows off one of the latest styles during her runway walk for a fashion show at the event.

Women’s day // The three-day event drew thousands of women and their friends to an extravaganza of fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, celebrity appearances and exhibitors …

Published on March 23, 2018
Women’s day // Rochelle Bland gets her makeup done by Elmaze of MAC Cosmetics during the Southern Women’s Show on Saturday at the Richmond Raceway Complex.

Women’s day // Rochelle Bland gets her makeup done by Elmaze of MAC Cosmetics during the Southern Women’s Show on Saturday at the Richmond Raceway …

Published on March 23, 2018
Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press Women’s health: Mind, body and spirit Health professionals offer guidance on their approach to long-term good health during “A Holistic Approach to Women’s Heath,” an inaugural women’s health summit held Saturday at Virginia Union University. The event was sponsored by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter, and brought together medical experts, psychologists, a wellness coach and spiritual leaders to focus on the issues that affect women’s overall well-being. Actor Daphne Maxwell Reid, right, served as moderator. Panelists included, from left, Dr. Daphne Bazile-Harrison, an obstetrician-gynecologist; Dr. Lisa Bennett, optometrist; Dr. Wakeshi Benson, dentist-orthodontist; Dr. Brenda Bradley, certified integrative nutrition life coach; Dr. Kate DiPasquale, family medicine physician; Dr. Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, internal medicine; Dr. Sasa-Grae Espino, oncologist; and Dr. Yvonne Knight, dermatologist.

Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press Women’s health: Mind, body and spirit Health professionals offer guidance on their approach to long-term good health during “A Holistic Approach …

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Courtesy of Congressman A. Donald McEachin’s office Honoring a hometown hero State, local and federal officials and community members gather for Saturday’s unveiling of a state historic marker honoring the late Lt. Col. Howard L. Baugh, a Petersburg native who was a pilot with the famed Tuskegee Airmen. Lt. Col. Baugh graduated from Virginia State University before entering the Alabama training program. During World War II, he was deployed to Sicily with the 99th Fighter Squadron and flew 135 combat missions. He was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and the French Legion of Honor. President George W. Bush and Congress also awarded Lt. Col. Baugh and the other Tuskegee Airmen with the Congressional Gold Medal in March 2007. Lt. Col. Baugh died in 2008. Unveiling the marker, located at the corner of Sycamore and Old streets in Petersburg, are, from left, Lt. Col. Baugh’s son, Howard L. Baugh Jr., 4th District Congressman A. Donald McEachin, Porcher L. Taylor and other members of the Howard Baugh Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Lt. Col. Baugh’s two other sons, Richard A. Baugh and David P. Baugh, also participated in the event.

Courtesy of Congressman A. Donald McEachin’s office Honoring a hometown hero State, local and federal officials and community members gather for Saturday’s unveiling of a …

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Spring flowers covered in snow in North Side

Spring flowers covered in snow in North Side

Published on March 23, 2018
CITYSCAPE // When complete, the new center is to encompass the grocery store, the former Virginia Department of Taxation building and two warehouses that sit behind the Sauer complex. The company has not released cost estimates, but based on current construction costs, is anticipated to invest at least $20 million to $25 million to create the complex.

CITYSCAPE // When complete, the new center is to encompass the grocery store, the former Virginia Department of Taxation building and two warehouses that sit …

Published on March 23, 2018
CITYSCAPE // Work is moving ahead to create a Whole Foods Market at 2024 W. Broad St., former home to the original Pleasants Hardware. The old hardware company building and parking lot have been cleared to make way for the new 45,000-square-foot grocery, which is expected to open by Thanksgiving. This will be Whole Foods’ 14th store in Virginia and the specialty grocers’ second in the Richmond area. The store is the first step in the creation of The Sauer Center, a larger retail and office complex that the C.F. Sauer Co. plans to develop near its headquarters and spice manufacturing operation at Broad Street and Hermitage Road.

CITYSCAPE // Work is moving ahead to create a Whole Foods Market at 2024 W. Broad St., former home to the original Pleasants Hardware. The …

Published on March 23, 2018
Soaking up the sights // Fraternal twins Kayden, left, and Kallie Hunter have a lot to hold their attention during the Southern Women’s Show on Saturday at Richmond Raceway. The 18-month-old siblings were attending the event with their godmother, Amber Bebbs. Please see more photos, B3.

Soaking up the sights // Fraternal twins Kayden, left, and Kallie Hunter have a lot to hold their attention during the Southern Women’s Show on …

Published on March 23, 2018
Pi Lambda Theta Virginia Area Chapter scholarship winners are, from left, Domonique Dowling of Glen Allen High School, Arkasia Wyatt of Huguenot High School, Kaitlyn Bohn of Glen Allen High and Jaela Parham of Hermitage High School.

Pi Lambda Theta Virginia Area Chapter scholarship winners are, from left, Domonique Dowling of Glen Allen High School, Arkasia Wyatt of Huguenot High School, Kaitlyn …

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Dr. Mason

Dr. Mason

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Jairus Lyles of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County goes up for a shot against the University of Virginia Cavaliers during the second half of the upset game last Friday during the NCAA Tournament’s first round in Charlotte, N.C.

Jairus Lyles of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County goes up for a shot against the University of Virginia Cavaliers during the second half of the …

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Aaron Harris

Aaron Harris

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Dominique DuBois Gilliard speaks last month at the launch of his book “Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice That Restores” at Wilson Abbey in Chicago.

Dominique DuBois Gilliard speaks last month at the launch of his book “Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice That Restores” at Wilson Abbey in Chicago.

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The late Henrietta Lacks was honored by the Virginia General Assembly in February. At the State Capitol for the tribute are, from left, Mrs. Lacks’ granddaughter, Jerri Lacks; Halifax Mayor Kristy Johnson; Matt Leonard, executive director of the Halifax County Industrial Development Authority; Adele Newson-Horst, vice president of the Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group; Courtney Speed of Turner Station, Md.; and family member David Lacks.

The late Henrietta Lacks was honored by the Virginia General Assembly in February. At the State Capitol for the tribute are, from left, Mrs. Lacks’ …

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Mrs. Lacks

Mrs. Lacks

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Manager Willie Harris

Manager Willie Harris

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Todd “Parney” Parnell says his goal since coming to Richmond with the Flying Squirrels in 2009 is for the team to become part of the fabric of the community.

Todd “Parney” Parnell says his goal since coming to Richmond with the Flying Squirrels in 2009 is for the team to become part of the …

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Nutzy, the mascot of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, takes a photo with members of the G.H. Reid Lady Ravens squad during the June 2017 opening day at Blackwell Community Center, where the Flying Squirrels Charities has provided a facelift to the South Side field, pitching mound and dugouts during the past two years.

Nutzy, the mascot of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, takes a photo with members of the G.H. Reid Lady Ravens squad during the June 2017 opening …

Published on March 23, 2018