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Artwork at Randolph Community Center (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Artwork at Randolph Community Center (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Published on January 4, 2019
Final performance: Larry Bland & The Volunteer Choir give a joyful, final performance Sunday to an appreciative crowd of worshippers at St. Peter Baptist Church in Henrico County. Mr. Bland, 65, is retiring as director and chief organizer of the gospel performance group that has brought inspirational music to the region for 50 years. Mr. Bland also sang and played piano with The Volunteer Choir that has about 25 active singers. He and the choir received several ovations during the service, led by Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, pastor of St. Peter. The group, which began in 1968, was in recent years a regular part of the fifth Sunday worship service at the church on Mountain Road. (Photo by Ava Reaves)

Final performance: Larry Bland & The Volunteer Choir give a joyful, final performance Sunday to an appreciative crowd of worshippers at St. Peter Baptist Church …

Published on January 4, 2019
Charles Williams

Charles Williams

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C.J. Kelly

C.J. Kelly

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Jermaine Marrow

Jermaine Marrow

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Demarius Pitts

Demarius Pitts

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Armond Griebe

Armond Griebe

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Jules Witcover

Jules Witcover

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Published on January 4, 2019
Medgar Evers

Medgar Evers

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Emmett Till and mom

Emmett Till and mom

Published on January 4, 2019
Dancers with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform the first act of “Lazarus,” choreographed by hip-hop artist Rennie Harris. Right, this 1950s image shows dancer Alvin Ailey before he founded his noted dance company in 1968.

Dancers with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform the first act of “Lazarus,” choreographed by hip-hop artist Rennie Harris. Right, this 1950s image shows …

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Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey

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Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson

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Jaden Payoute

Jaden Payoute

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Tua Tagovailoa

Tua Tagovailoa

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K’von Wallace

K’von Wallace

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Clelin Ferrell

Clelin Ferrell

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Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson

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Former Crystal Cathedral now Christ Cathedral.

Former Crystal Cathedral now Christ Cathedral.

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Richard Overton

Richard Overton

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An illustration from the new graphic novel “Kismet, Man of Fate” by A. David Lewis.

An illustration from the new graphic novel “Kismet, Man of Fate” by A. David Lewis.

Published on January 4, 2019

Published on January 4, 2019
Glenwood Burley

Glenwood Burley

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Marijuana plants

Marijuana plants

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Delegate McQuinn

Delegate McQuinn

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Delegate Carr

Delegate Carr

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Delegate Bourne

Delegate Bourne

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Delegate Bagby

Delegate Bagby

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Delegate Adams

Delegate Adams

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Adria Scharf

Adria Scharf

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A. Donald McEachin

A. Donald McEachin

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Princess Blanding

Princess Blanding

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William C. Smith

William C. Smith

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This artist rendering shows a proposed casino along the Norfolk waterfront.

This artist rendering shows a proposed casino along the Norfolk waterfront.

Published on January 4, 2019

Published on January 4, 2019
Spensean Singletary, center, a trainee with the program, gets feedback from the group during the daily opening session to build confidence and comfort.

Spensean Singletary, center, a trainee with the program, gets feedback from the group during the daily opening session to build confidence and comfort.

Published on January 4, 2019
Micah White with CARITAS Works leads a recent training session on customer service and personal development at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God.

Micah White with CARITAS Works leads a recent training session on customer service and personal development at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God.

Published on January 4, 2019
The Rev. Prince Raney Rivers, senior pastor of Union Baptist Church in Durham, N.C., urges those attending the annual Emancipation Proclamation Day service at Fifth Baptist Church to finish the work begun with abolition.

The Rev. Prince Raney Rivers, senior pastor of Union Baptist Church in Durham, N.C., urges those attending the annual Emancipation Proclamation Day service at Fifth …

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Hasan K. Zarif

Hasan K. Zarif

Published on January 4, 2019

Published on January 4, 2019
Ringing in the new year: Confetti rains down on 2,500 youngsters and their families gathered at the Science Museum of Virginia to ring in 2019 early — at noon on Monday. Youngsters, including Aleyah Michael, 4, left, and Brycen Woodson, 5, made wearable decorations for the “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration, which featured a giant party ball, music, countdown, noisemakers and a parade. Youngsters also could sign a huge banner with their resolutions for 2019. (Photo by Ava Reaves)

Ringing in the new year: Confetti rains down on 2,500 youngsters and their families gathered at the Science Museum of Virginia to ring in 2019 …

Published on January 4, 2019
Ringing in the new year: Confetti rains down on 2,500 youngsters and their families gathered at the Science Museum of Virginia to ring in 2019 early — at noon on Monday. Youngsters, including Aleyah Michael, 4, left, and Brycen Woodson, 5, made wearable decorations for the “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration, which featured a giant party ball, music, countdown, noisemakers and a parade. Youngsters also could sign a huge banner with their resolutions for 2019. (Photo by Ava Reaves)

Ringing in the new year: Confetti rains down on 2,500 youngsters and their families gathered at the Science Museum of Virginia to ring in 2019 …

Published on January 4, 2019
This stylish and decorative streetlight, set against the backdrop of the Richmond skyline, stands in Kanawha Plaza, the city park at 8th and Canal streets in Downtown. The look is part of a $2.9 million makeover completed in 2016 for the park, which previously was an informal shelter for the homeless. The previous traditional globe streetlights often were broken. The Enrichmond Foundation is in charge of fundraising for the park to cover the cost of maintenence and events. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

This stylish and decorative streetlight, set against the backdrop of the Richmond skyline, stands in Kanawha Plaza, the city park at 8th and Canal streets …

Published on January 4, 2019
Hometown celebration: Boston Red Sox centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., right, spends time with his dad, Jackie Bradley Sr. of Richmond, during a celebration held for the pair on Dec. 28 by the older Mr. Bradley’s co-workers at GRTC. In late October, the younger Mr. Bradley helped the Red Sox clinch a World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. A Richmond area native, he played ball for Prince George High School and the University of South Carolina before joining the Red Sox, where he has been the starting centerfielder since 2014. His dad is a veteran bus driver for GRTC. The festive celebration was held at Southern Kitchen restaurant in Shockoe Bottom. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Hometown celebration: Boston Red Sox centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., right, spends time with his dad, Jackie Bradley Sr. of Richmond, during a celebration held for …

Published on January 4, 2019
Final performance: Larry Bland & The Volunteer Choir give a joyful, final performance Sunday to an appreciative crowd of worshippers at St. Peter Baptist Church in Henrico County. Mr. Bland, 65, is retiring as director and chief organizer of the gospel performance group that has brought inspirational music to the region for 50 years. Mr. Bland also sang and played piano with The Volunteer Choir that has about 25 active singers. He and the choir received several ovations during the service, led by Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, pastor of St. Peter. The group, which began in 1968, was in recent years a regular part of the fifth Sunday worship service at the church on Mountain Road. (Photo by Ava Reaves)

Final performance: Larry Bland & The Volunteer Choir give a joyful, final performance Sunday to an appreciative crowd of worshippers at St. Peter Baptist Church …

Published on January 4, 2019