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Bookworms and history buffs/ Richmond School Board member and former principal Cheryl L. Burke leads an activity about acts of kindness Monday for second-graders from G.H. Reid Elementary School during the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia’s Children’s Book Festival. The event included the reading of “Each Kindness,” a book by Jacqueline Woodson, tours of the museum’s galleries and other activities. Each student was sent home with a bag of books at the end of the day. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Bookworms and history buffs/ Richmond School Board member and former principal Cheryl L. Burke leads an activity about acts of kindness Monday for second-graders from …

Published on May 24, 2019
Cityscape- Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/A quartet joins in unveiling a tribute street sign Saturday to the late Percy J. Minor Sr. in honor of his commitment to revitalizing the city’s Swansboro neighborhood. From left, Mr. Minor’s widow, Mozelle Minor; 5th District City Councilman Parker Agelasto; and Mr. Minor’s sons, Percy Minor Jr. and Cecil Minor, remove the covering to reveal the honorary street sign at Bainbridge and 25th streets. Mr. Agelasto proposed the sign to pay tribute Mr. Minor, who advocated for Swansboro as president of the civic association. An ordinance passed by City Council credits Mr. Minor, who died in 2013, with pushing for development of more housing for retirees and other improvements. The ceremony was followed by a neighborhood cleanup led by Mr. Agelasto. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape- Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/A quartet joins in unveiling a tribute street sign Saturday to the late Percy J. Minor Sr. in …

Published on May 24, 2019
Robin on a fence in the West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Robin on a fence in the West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

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Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day festival featured music, art and a range of sporting events and contests for people and dogs. Aaron Bray takes a leap during a slacklining event. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day …

Published on May 24, 2019
Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day festival featured music, art and a range of sporting events and contests for people and dogs. Hundreds of spectators watch the daring Boulder Bash competition during which professional climbers compete to get to the top of a 20-foot, man-made cave. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day …

Published on May 24, 2019
Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day festival featured music, art and a range of sporting events and contests for people and dogs. This four-legged friend tries its luck in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs jumping contest. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day …

Published on May 24, 2019
Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day festival featured music, art and a range of sporting events and contests for people and dogs. Competitors go head to head in the SUP Cross race on the James River. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day …

Published on May 24, 2019
Valedictorian Tiffany M. Tucker of Dinwiddie County is recognized during ceremonies for having the highest GPA in the Class of 2019. She earned a degree in business management and plans to enroll in graduate school in the fall.

Valedictorian Tiffany M. Tucker of Dinwiddie County is recognized during ceremonies for having the highest GPA in the Class of 2019. She earned a degree …

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Adrien Passee places the commencement sash over the shoulders of fellow graduate Sara Parsons during the Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Virginia State University Multi-Purpose Center.

Adrien Passee places the commencement sash over the shoulders of fellow graduate Sara Parsons during the Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Virginia State University Multi-Purpose …

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Virginia State University alumna Congresswoman Lucy McBath of Georgia urges graduates to fight on to help others during Sunday afternoon’s ceremony.

Virginia State University alumna Congresswoman Lucy McBath of Georgia urges graduates to fight on to help others during Sunday afternoon’s ceremony.

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State Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan tells the audience about her roots growing up on Virginia State University’s campus, where her father was a professor and her mother worked as a counselor.

State Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan tells the audience about her roots growing up on Virginia State University’s campus, where her father was a professor and …

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Jaheem Hewlett

Jaheem Hewlett

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Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to share Tibet’s sacred visual and performing arts with area audiences. The monks’ work, created over four days, was completed in conjunction with the VMFA’s new exhibit, “Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment,” that features roughly 100 historical and contemporary objects highlighting the role of art in Tibetan Buddhist culture and religious practices. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to …

Published on May 24, 2019
Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to share Tibet’s sacred visual and performing arts with area audiences. The monks’ work, created over four days, was completed in conjunction with the VMFA’s new exhibit, “Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment,” that features roughly 100 historical and contemporary objects highlighting the role of art in Tibetan Buddhist culture and religious practices. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to …

Published on May 24, 2019
Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to share Tibet’s sacred visual and performing arts with area audiences. The monks’ work, created over four days, was completed in conjunction with the VMFA’s new exhibit, “Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment,” that features roughly 100 historical and contemporary objects highlighting the role of art in Tibetan Buddhist culture and religious practices. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to …

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Published on May 24, 2019
Bishop Phoebe Roaf, holding the crosier, pauses for a photo with a contingent from St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Richmond following her consecration May 4 as bishop of West Tennessee. Seated next to Bishop Roaf is retired Bishop Shannon Johnston of the Diocese of Virginia. (photo courtesy of St. Phillip's Episcopal Church)

Bishop Phoebe Roaf, holding the crosier, pauses for a photo with a contingent from St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Richmond following her consecration May 4 …

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Archbishop Gregory

Archbishop Gregory

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After apologizing a day earlier, the governor backpedals during a Feb. 2 news conference at the Executive Mansion, saying that he is neither person in the racist photo on his yearbook page. However, he admitted during the news conference that he wore blackface to portray superstar Michael Jackson during a 1984 dance contest. First Lady Pam Northam listened in the background.

After apologizing a day earlier, the governor backpedals during a Feb. 2 news conference at the Executive Mansion, saying that he is neither person in …

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The racist photo on Gov. Ralph S. Northam’s 1984 yearbook page from Eastern Virginia Medical School touched off a national firestorm and launched an EVMS-funded probe when it was posted on a conservative website in early February.

The racist photo on Gov. Ralph S. Northam’s 1984 yearbook page from Eastern Virginia Medical School touched off a national firestorm and launched an EVMS-funded …

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Ms. Epp

Ms. Epp

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Richmond Public Schools graduation projections

Richmond Public Schools graduation projections

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Shocked graduates, above, stand and cheer after commencement speaker billionaire technology investor and philanthropist Robert F. Smith, right, announces his family will provide a grant to eliminate the student debt of Morehouse College’s entire 2019 graduating class, a gift valued at roughly $40 million.

Shocked graduates, above, stand and cheer after commencement speaker billionaire technology investor and philanthropist Robert F. Smith, right, announces his family will provide a grant …

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Mr. Smith

Mr. Smith

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Monte Hathaway of Henrico County is all smiles after receiving his bachelor’s degree — and a surprise gift of payment of his $10,000 student loan debt — during Sunday’s commencement ceremony at Morehouse College in Atlanta.

Monte Hathaway of Henrico County is all smiles after receiving his bachelor’s degree — and a surprise gift of payment of his $10,000 student loan …

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Dr. Ritter

Dr. Ritter

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Richmond native and former New York Giants wide receiver Kevin Snead is ready to compete for the title of fastest NFL player in the annual “40 Yards of Gold” tournament.

Richmond native and former New York Giants wide receiver Kevin Snead is ready to compete for the title of fastest NFL player in the annual …

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Published on May 24, 2019
Site work is taking place for Richmond Public Schools’ new middle school at 6300 Hull Street Road in South Side. The initial $50 million cost has now risen to more than $60 million.

Site work is taking place for Richmond Public Schools’ new middle school at 6300 Hull Street Road in South Side. The initial $50 million cost …

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Published on May 24, 2019
Ms. Larson

Ms. Larson

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Published on May 24, 2019
Steph Curry

Steph Curry

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Published on May 24, 2019
Jim Burch

Jim Burch

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Mallory Pitchford

Mallory Pitchford

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Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day festival featured music, art and a range of sporting events and contests for people and dogs. Sierra Blair-Coyle cracks a smile while focusing on conquering the Boulder Bash. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day …

Published on May 24, 2019