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Published on March 6, 2020
Virginia First Lady Pam Northam, laden with a bag full of show-and-tell items, settles in to read “When Spring Comes” to kindergartners at Overby-Sheppard Elementary School in Highland Park on Monday during the annual Read Across America Day. She is helped by Jahmir Johnson, who dons bumble bee wings and antennae to illustrate signs of the coming spring.

Virginia First Lady Pam Northam, laden with a bag full of show-and-tell items, settles in to read “When Spring Comes” to kindergartners at Overby-Sheppard Elementary …

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders receives a warm welcome at his rally last Thursday at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center in North Side. He finished a distant second Tuesday in Virginia’s presidential primary.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders receives a warm welcome at his rally last Thursday at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center in North Side. He finished …

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Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden, center, raises his arms in victory at a Norfolk rally just three days before he scored a big victory in Virginia’s presidential primary on Super Tuesday. Joining him at the rally on Saturday before a cheering crowd in the Booker T. Washington High School gymnasium are, from left, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, U.S. Reps. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, A. Donald McEachin and Elaine Luria and Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney.

Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden, center, raises his arms in victory at a Norfolk rally just three days before he scored a big victory in …

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Gov. Ralph S. Northam, center, explains the state’s preparations for the coronavirus during a news conference Wednesday at the Patrick Henry Building in Downtown with several state officials. There have been no confirmed cases of the virus in Virginia so far.

Gov. Ralph S. Northam, center, explains the state’s preparations for the coronavirus during a news conference Wednesday at the Patrick Henry Building in Downtown with …

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Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is the vacant, graffiti-marked mechanic’s shop at 1305 N. 5th St. In the background is the Hebrew Cemetery and the former white Richmond Alms House that now holds apartments for seniors.

Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is …

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Judge Cheek

Judge Cheek

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1 — The hilltop at 5th and Hospital streets that was part of the original Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves, 2 — The enlarged footprint of the cemetery that grew through the years and sprawled south of Hospital Street, 3 — The northern portion of the forgotten Potters Field, the post- Civil War name of the cemetery, 4 — The location of the colored Richmond Alms House where residents were buried (the site is part of Shockoe Hill Cemetery), 5 — The white Richmond Alms House, now an apartment building for the elderly, 6 — Shockoe Hill Cemetery, 7 — Hebrew Cemetery, a portion of which incorporates a small section of the Potters Field

1 — The hilltop at 5th and Hospital streets that was part of the original Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves, …

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Judge Lambert

Judge Lambert

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Judge Cheek

Judge Cheek

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Kim B. Gray beams as Viola O. Baskerville, a former city councilwoman and state official, leads applause Sunday for the first announced challenger to Mayor Levar M. Stoney. More than 125 people attended the 2nd District councilwoman’s official campaign launch.

Kim B. Gray beams as Viola O. Baskerville, a former city councilwoman and state official, leads applause Sunday for the first announced challenger to Mayor …

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Moderator Roland S. Martin, left, takes a question from local radio host Clovia Lawrence during last Saturday’s Justice Summit at the Richmond Justice Center. Looking on are several of the summit’s nine panelists, Brian Moran, state secretary of public safety and homeland security; Valerie Boykin, director of the state Department of Juvenile Justice; and Harold W. Clarke, director of the state Department of Corrections.

Moderator Roland S. Martin, left, takes a question from local radio host Clovia Lawrence during last Saturday’s Justice Summit at the Richmond Justice Center. Looking …

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Mr. Firestine

Mr. Firestine

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Mekhi Becton

Mekhi Becton

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Maliek White

Maliek White

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Dok’ Azubuike

Dok’ Azubuike

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Rev. Clarke

Rev. Clarke

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Mr. Jiggetts

Mr. Jiggetts

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Jim Coleman portrays Father Augustus Tolton in “Tolton: From Slave to Priest.”

Jim Coleman portrays Father Augustus Tolton in “Tolton: From Slave to Priest.”

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Father Augustus Tolton in 1887.

Father Augustus Tolton in 1887.

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Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David speaks during the 37th Annual HRC New England dinner in November 2019. The annual HRC dinner brings hundreds of LGBTQ advocates and allies together for an evening of celebration across greater New England.

Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David speaks during the 37th Annual HRC New England dinner in November 2019. The annual HRC dinner brings hundreds of …

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Mrs. Baskerville

Mrs. Baskerville

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Mr. Sydnor

Mr. Sydnor

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Concept for visitor center for Evergreen Cemetery

Concept for visitor center for Evergreen Cemetery

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Evergreen Cemetery master plan map

Evergreen Cemetery master plan map

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Ms. Bryan

Ms. Bryan

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Hundreds of people gather for the dedication and grand opening of the $25 million addition to the Virginia War Memorial that honors those who gave their lives in military service. The ceremony, held last Saturday at the war memorial at 621 S. Belvidere St., featured retired Gen. John P. Jumper of Spotsylvania, former chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, as the keynote speaker. The expansion project took two years to complete and includes the new C. Kenneth Wright Pavilion, a 25,000-square-foot building, and an expanded Shrine of Memory listing the names of those killed in the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and other recent military actions. The facility has a new exhibit hall, art gallery and research library, as well as a 350-seat auditorium. The expansion also provides room for the Virginia Medal of Honor Gallery and created an additional 128 parking spaces in a new underground parking deck.

Hundreds of people gather for the dedication and grand opening of the $25 million addition to the Virginia War Memorial that honors those who gave …

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Among those attending the ceremony were Antoine Ransom and his 4-year-old son, Mason, whose cousin, Air Force Maj. Charles A. Ransom of Midlothian, was killed in 2011 during Operation Endur- ing Freedom in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Among those attending the ceremony were Antoine Ransom and his 4-year-old son, Mason, whose cousin, Air Force Maj. Charles A. Ransom of Midlothian, was killed …

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First quarter moon

First quarter moon

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Seven new graduates of the Richmond Department of Emergency Communications’ 33rd Basic Dispatch Academy celebrate after a ceremony last Friday at the Richmond Police Training Academy. The new graduates are, from left, Stephanie Z. Franklin, Kyna Meadows, Joseph Kearns, Zakiya St. Dic, Woody Winborn, Safiyyah Muslima Bint Abdul Malik and Justin Fleming. They are flanked at left by Stephen M. Willoughby, director of the Department of Emergency Communications, and at right by Ortoria Hymons, the department’s acting training supervisor. The graduates began their training on Jan. 6 with classroom sessions on dispatch procedures, public safety terminology, handling difficult callers and active shooter situations and fires, and various policies and procedures. They practiced answering 911 emergency calls, rode along with Richmond Police officers and passed several tests to make it to graduation. Now they must complete hundreds of hours of on-the-job training before they can work independently taking 911 calls and dispatching help.

Seven new graduates of the Richmond Department of Emergency Communications’ 33rd Basic Dispatch Academy celebrate after a ceremony last Friday at the Richmond Police Training …

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After three years knocking on the door of a CIAA championship, Fayetteville State’s Lady Broncos finally win and celebrate after beating Bowie State 61-53 last Saturday.

After three years knocking on the door of a CIAA championship, Fayetteville State’s Lady Broncos finally win and celebrate after beating Bowie State 61-53 last …

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Rams fans raise the roof at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., as the Winston-Salem State team pulls out a victory in the final minutes of the championship game.

Rams fans raise the roof at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., as the Winston-Salem State team pulls out a victory in the final minutes …

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CIAA Tournament MVPs Robert Colon of Winston-Salem State

CIAA Tournament MVPs Robert Colon of Winston-Salem State

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The Virginia Union University Rah Rahs show off their moves during the tournament’s cheerleading competition.

The Virginia Union University Rah Rahs show off their moves during the tournament’s cheerleading competition.

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Virginia State University Woo Woos show off their moves during the tournament’s cheerleading competition.

Virginia State University Woo Woos show off their moves during the tournament’s cheerleading competition.

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Rapper Rapsody throws down a solid groove during halftime of the men’s final.

Rapper Rapsody throws down a solid groove during halftime of the men’s final.

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Musiq Soulchild turns it up during the women’s game halftime before an appreciative crowd of more than 8,000 fans at the Spectrum Center.

Musiq Soulchild turns it up during the women’s game halftime before an appreciative crowd of more than 8,000 fans at the Spectrum Center.

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CIAA Commissioner Jacqueline McWilliams and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper are on the sidelines at the Spectrum Center during the tournament. The CIAA was celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

CIAA Commissioner Jacqueline McWilliams and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper are on the sidelines at the Spectrum Center during the tournament. The CIAA was celebrating …

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