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Mr. Barnette

Mr. Barnette

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Mr. Frierson

Mr. Frierson

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Cheyenne listens intently on the first day of classes at Cristo Rey Richmond High School. The school is located in the Museum District on Sheppard Street in the former home of Benedictine High School.

Cheyenne listens intently on the first day of classes at Cristo Rey Richmond High School. The school is located in the Museum District on Sheppard …

Published on August 23, 2019
Corey Taylor, principal of Cristo Rey Richmond High School, welcomes members of the school’s inaugural class Monday and sets expectations for the academic year.

Corey Taylor, principal of Cristo Rey Richmond High School, welcomes members of the school’s inaugural class Monday and sets expectations for the academic year.

Published on August 23, 2019
Dontrese Brown, vice chair of the board of directors of Cristo Rey Richmond High School, greets freshman Joshua in a welcome line set up by board members and staff on the first day.

Dontrese Brown, vice chair of the board of directors of Cristo Rey Richmond High School, greets freshman Joshua in a welcome line set up by …

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Mr. Obama

Mr. Obama

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This photo released by Heritage Auctions shows a Punahou School basketball jersey reportedly worn by former President Barack Obama during his student days at the school in Honolulu, Hawaii.

This photo released by Heritage Auctions shows a Punahou School basketball jersey reportedly worn by former President Barack Obama during his student days at the …

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Dr. Miller

Dr. Miller

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Published on August 23, 2019
Judge Jeter

Judge Jeter

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Mr. Farrell

Mr. Farrell

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Team members also renovated the school’s laundry center. Laundry baskets filled with detergent, clothes hangers and other laundry supplies are lined up for distribution to various schools through a donation from the Washington NFL team’s Loads of Love program.

Team members also renovated the school’s laundry center. Laundry baskets filled with detergent, clothes hangers and other laundry supplies are lined up for distribution to …

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Washington running back Chris Thompson paints at Carver Elementary School during the team’s project to spruce up the laundry area. The project took place last month while the team was in Richmond at its preseason training camp.

Washington running back Chris Thompson paints at Carver Elementary School during the team’s project to spruce up the laundry area. The project took place last …

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Carver Elementary School Principal Tiawana Giles, second from right, is surrounded by elected officials, administrators and players for the Washington NFL team as players present the Richmond elementary school with a new washer and dryer for its laundry center.

Carver Elementary School Principal Tiawana Giles, second from right, is surrounded by elected officials, administrators and players for the Washington NFL team as players present …

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Published on August 23, 2019
Mr. Jones

Mr. Jones

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Ms. Marshall

Ms. Marshall

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Dr. Cook

Dr. Cook

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Presidential candidates Sen. Cory Booker, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Julian Castro address the first day of the Black Church PAC presidential candidate forum on Aug. 16 at the Young Leaders Conference in Atlanta.

Presidential candidates Sen. Cory Booker, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Julian Castro address the first day of the Black Church PAC presidential candidate forum on Aug. …

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Coach Gilbert

Coach Gilbert

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Johneshwy Fargas

Johneshwy Fargas

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Heliot Ramos

Heliot Ramos

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Published on August 23, 2019
Juan Soto

Juan Soto

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Gerardo Parra

Gerardo Parra

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Kurt Suzuki

Kurt Suzuki

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Anthony Rendon

Anthony Rendon

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Howie Kendrick

Howie Kendrick

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Joe Ross

Joe Ross

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Serena Williams

Serena Williams

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Common

Common

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Dr. Dyson

Dr. Dyson

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Mr. Jones

Mr. Jones

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Mr. Wilder

Mr. Wilder

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Jay-Z

Jay-Z

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Enslaved people on a Hanover County plantation owned by Dr. William F. Gaines taken by photographer George Harper Houghton in 1862.

Enslaved people on a Hanover County plantation owned by Dr. William F. Gaines taken by photographer George Harper Houghton in 1862.

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Illustration of the first Africans brought to Virginia in 1619. Published in Harpers Monthly magazine in January 1901.

Illustration of the first Africans brought to Virginia in 1619. Published in Harpers Monthly magazine in January 1901.

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1808 drawing of the hull of the slave ship “Brookes” in book published in London.

1808 drawing of the hull of the slave ship “Brookes” in book published in London.

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Enola Aird

Enola Aird

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Dragonfly in West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Dragonfly in West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

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Published on August 23, 2019

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Green Dragons celebrate golden reunion/ Gail Lipscomb enjoys herself at last Sunday’s cookout for the Maggie L. Walker High School Class of 1969 during their 50th reunion weekend. The reunion committee organized three days of events that included a tour of the old high school on Lombardy Street; a class photo taken at the statue of Maggie Walker on Broad Street in Downtown; dinner and dancing at a Henrico hotel last Friday and Saturday; a candle lighting ceremony to remember deceased classmates; and a worship service at St. Peter Baptist Church on Mountain Road in Glen Allen. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Green Dragons celebrate golden reunion/ Gail Lipscomb enjoys herself at last Sunday’s cookout for the Maggie L. Walker High School Class of 1969 during their …

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A ‘Down Home’ good time/ Music, food, entertainment and fun were the key ingredients last Saturday for the 29th Annual Down Home Family Reunion at Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy the free event, hosted by the Elegba Folklore Society to celebrate African-American folk life. Wincie James and Wesley Lewis, left, share stories with friends Sharon Spencer, seated left, and Ruby Peete. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

A ‘Down Home’ good time/ Music, food, entertainment and fun were the key ingredients last Saturday for the 29th Annual Down Home Family Reunion at …

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All smiles/ Eight-month-old Henry Tidwell was all smiles last Saturday as he and his mother, Whitney Tidwell, took in the sights and sounds at the 29th Annual Down Home Family Reunion at Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

All smiles/ Eight-month-old Henry Tidwell was all smiles last Saturday as he and his mother, Whitney Tidwell, took in the sights and sounds at the …

Published on August 23, 2019
A ‘Down Home’ good time/ Music, food, entertainment and fun were the key ingredients last Saturday for the 29th Annual Down Home Family Reunion at Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy the free event, hosted by the Elegba Folklore Society to celebrate African-American folk life. Sonya Eldridge and Andrena Graves are brought to their feet by the music. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

A ‘Down Home’ good time/ Music, food, entertainment and fun were the key ingredients last Saturday for the 29th Annual Down Home Family Reunion at …

Published on August 23, 2019
A ‘Down Home’ good time/ Music, food, entertainment and fun were the key ingredients last Saturday for the 29th Annual Down Home Family Reunion at Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy the free event, hosted by the Elegba Folklore Society to celebrate African-American folk life. Drummer and vocalist Jah Baba, above, blends African rhythms and jazz during his performance. Originally from Nigeria, the musician said he now moves between the music scene in the United States and in Benin. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

A ‘Down Home’ good time/ Music, food, entertainment and fun were the key ingredients last Saturday for the 29th Annual Down Home Family Reunion at …

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Green Dragons celebrate golden reunion/ The golden anniversary reunion wrapped up last Sunday with the cookout at Dorey Park in Henrico County, where classmate Elwood Sookins Jr. takes charge of the grill. The reunion committee organized three days of events that included a tour of the old high school on Lombardy Street; a class photo taken at the statue of Maggie Walker on Broad Street in Downtown; dinner and dancing at a Henrico hotel last Friday and Saturday; a candle lighting ceremony to remember deceased classmates; and a worship service at St. Peter Baptist Church on Mountain Road in Glen Allen. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Green Dragons celebrate golden reunion/ The golden anniversary reunion wrapped up last Sunday with the cookout at Dorey Park in Henrico County, where classmate Elwood …

Published on August 23, 2019
Cityscape: Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/Dominic Baah is one of thousands of Virginia Commonwealth University students who spent Saturday moving into campus dorm rooms. The transfer student from Leesburg had the moral support of his 3-year-old brother, Todd Johnson, as he set up his belongings in his new residence hall on West Grace Street. The student move-in at VCU mirrored similar activity this month at Virginia Union University and the University of Richmond as new and continuing students prepared for the start of classes. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape: Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/Dominic Baah is one of thousands of Virginia Commonwealth University students who spent Saturday moving into campus dorm …

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Cityscape: Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/Noah McKay, 11, of Charlotte, N.C. and Desmond Baah, 17, provided the muscle to move a big suitcase and a large box filled with shoes, clothes and other essentials for student life. The student move-in at VCU mirrored similar activity this month at Virginia Union University and the University of Richmond as new and continuing students prepared for the start of classes. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape: Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/Noah McKay, 11, of Charlotte, N.C. and Desmond Baah, 17, provided the muscle to move a big suitcase …

Published on August 23, 2019
Corey Taylor, principal of Cristo Rey Richmond High School, welcomes members of the school’s inaugural class Monday and sets expectations for the academic year.

Corey Taylor, principal of Cristo Rey Richmond High School, welcomes members of the school’s inaugural class Monday and sets expectations for the academic year.

Published on August 23, 2019
Serena Williams

Serena Williams

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Ms. Marshall

Ms. Marshall

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