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Bernice Travers

Bernice Travers

Published on August 12, 2021
Tracey Avery-Geter, a nurse practitioner supervisor with the Richmond and Henrico health districts, receiving one of the first two vaccinations given in Richmond of the Moderna vaccine on Dec. 23. Administering the shot is Sara Noble, a clinical nurse manager. Health care workers were among the first group of people eligible for the vaccine under state rules.

Tracey Avery-Geter, a nurse practitioner supervisor with the Richmond and Henrico health districts, receiving one of the first two vaccinations given in Richmond of the …

Published on August 12, 2021
Chief Gerald Smith walks outside Richmond Police headquarters on Grace Street in Downtown to a news conference on July 27, 2020, following two nights of uprisings in the city. The building had been boarded up and barricaded by a city dump truck, which was burned by demonstrators protesting police abuse and racial injustice. The chief had been on the job less than a month.

Chief Gerald Smith walks outside Richmond Police headquarters on Grace Street in Downtown to a news conference on July 27, 2020, following two nights of …

Published on August 12, 2021
Police Chief Gerald Smith consoles the mother of one of the victims injured in gun violence April 27 at the Belt Atlantic Apartments in South Side. Sharnez Hill, 30, and her 3-month-old daughter were killed in the shooting and three others, ages 29, 15 and 11, were wounded. Chief Smith marched with scores of people attending a rally sponsored by Men in Action on May 1 calling for an end to the violence. The group marched from George Wythe High School to the apartment complex, where Chief Smith tried to comfort the mother.

Police Chief Gerald Smith consoles the mother of one of the victims injured in gun violence April 27 at the Belt Atlantic Apartments in South …

Published on August 12, 2021
Buses transporting Afghan special immigrant applicants from Dulles International Airport arrive at Fort Lee outside of Petersburg on July 30. The military post is providing temporary housing, health screenings and initial services to what is expected to be about 3,500 Afghan evacuees who are being relocated to the United States. They helped U.S. troops during the war in Afghanistan and their lives, and those of their families, would be in danger by the Taliban if they remain.

Buses transporting Afghan special immigrant applicants from Dulles International Airport arrive at Fort Lee outside of Petersburg on July 30. The military post is providing …

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Richard Dickerson, center, meets with local Afghans before a ceremony at Shah Agha Shrine, one of the most holy Islamic sites in the nation, located in the Khakrez District in southern Afghanistan. USAID had worked with U.S. Special Forces and local leaders and villagers to restore the shrine in 2011. Below, Afghan workers at Kandahar Airfield pause to participate in an Eid ceremony at the airfield in 2011.

Richard Dickerson, center, meets with local Afghans before a ceremony at Shah Agha Shrine, one of the most holy Islamic sites in the nation, located …

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Published on August 12, 2021

Published on August 12, 2021

Published on August 12, 2021
Lucretia Campbell, top row second from left, was part of the first class at Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute in 1886. Others are, top row from left, James Shields, Susie Douglass, Fannie Walker, Carrie Bragg, Willie Davis, Jerry Lucas and Robert Green. Bottom row, from left, President John Mercer Langston, Professor James M. Colson and Mrs. Ida R. Harris.

Lucretia Campbell, top row second from left, was part of the first class at Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute in 1886. Others are, top row …

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Otelia Shields Howard, from a 1921 graduation photograph in “The Crisis.”

Otelia Shields Howard, from a 1921 graduation photograph in “The Crisis.”

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Published on August 12, 2021
Mr. Thomas

Mr. Thomas

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Published on August 12, 2021

Published on August 12, 2021

Published on August 12, 2021

Published on August 12, 2021
Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in “Respect,” a film about the life of the late “Queen of Soul,” who chose Ms. Hudson to play her in the movie. Below, young Skye Dakota Turner plays a young musical prodigy Aretha in the film, while Audra McDonald stars as Ms. Franklin’s mother, Barbara.

Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in “Respect,” a film about the life of the late “Queen of Soul,” who chose Ms. Hudson to play …

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

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Published on August 12, 2021

Published on August 12, 2021
Fraternal twins Aniyah Rawl, left, and her brother, Xavier Rawl, 14, pause for a portrait through the frame of the Dodge Daytona Coupe 500 R that they are helping to build under the tutelage of pioneering aviator Barrington Irving with The Flying Classroom project and Richmond Public Schools. The hands-on work is taking place at Richmond Raceway.

Fraternal twins Aniyah Rawl, left, and her brother, Xavier Rawl, 14, pause for a portrait through the frame of the Dodge Daytona Coupe 500 R …

Published on August 12, 2021

Published on August 12, 2021
Judge Spencer

Judge Spencer

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Mrs. Causey

Mrs. Causey

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Published on August 12, 2021

Published on August 12, 2021
This map shows the area along Dock Street along the riverfront that would be used for the planned $5 million environmental education center, the James River Center.

This map shows the area along Dock Street along the riverfront that would be used for the planned $5 million environmental education center, the James …

Published on August 12, 2021
This rendering of the planned James River Center shows the river access to the environmental education center.

This rendering of the planned James River Center shows the river access to the environmental education center.

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Mr. Herring

Mr. Herring

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Dr. Hamphill

Dr. Hamphill

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Dr. Hallock

Dr. Hallock

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Published on August 12, 2021
Tyrese Rice

Tyrese Rice

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James Rodney Richard

James Rodney Richard

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Published on August 12, 2021
Downtown annuals

Downtown annuals

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Scores of people turned out Aug. 6 for the official unveiling of the mural honoring the first Black firefighters hired by the City of Richmond. The 10 trailblazers were hired July 1, 1950, and were stationed at Engine Company No. 9 at 5th and Duval streets in Jackson Ward. The commemorative mural was done by local artists Sir James Thornhill, Jason Ford and Kevin Orlosky, and is situated on the side of the Mocha Temple No. 7 Shrine building at 613 N. 2nd St. in Jackson Ward. The unveiling was the kickoff of a weekend of activities sponsored by Engine Company #9 and Associates remembering and honoring the original firefighters.

Scores of people turned out Aug. 6 for the official unveiling of the mural honoring the first Black firefighters hired by the City of Richmond. …

Published on August 12, 2021
Scores of people turned out Aug. 6 for the official unveiling of the mural honoring the first Black firefighters hired by the City of Richmond. The 10 trailblazers were hired July 1, 1950, and were stationed at Engine Company No. 9 at 5th and Duval streets in Jackson Ward. The commemorative mural was done by local artists Sir James Thornhill, Jason Ford and Kevin Orlosky, and is situated on the side of the Mocha Temple No. 7 Shrine building at 613 N. 2nd St. in Jackson Ward. Members of Mocha Temple step to the sounds of "Fire" by the Ohio Players after the ceremony. The unveiling was the kickoff of a weekend of activities sponsored by Engine Company #9 and Associates remembering and honoring the original firefighters.

Scores of people turned out Aug. 6 for the official unveiling of the mural honoring the first Black firefighters hired by the City of Richmond. …

Published on August 12, 2021
Scores of people turned out Aug. 6 for the official unveiling of the mural honoring the first Black firefighters hired by the City of Richmond. The 10 trailblazers were hired July 1, 1950, and were stationed at Engine Company No. 9 at 5th and Duval streets in Jackson Ward. The commemorative mural was done by local artists Sir James Thornhill, Jason Ford and Kevin Orlosky, and is situated on the side of the Mocha Temple No. 7 Shrine building at 613 N. 2nd St. in Jackson Ward. Members of Mocha Temple pose for a group photo with, at center, Mayor Levar M. Stoney; Mr. Thornhill; and Fire Chief Melvin D. Carter. The unveiling was the kickoff of a weekend of activities sponsored by Engine Company #9 and Associates remembering and honoring the original firefighters.

Scores of people turned out Aug. 6 for the official unveiling of the mural honoring the first Black firefighters hired by the City of Richmond. …

Published on August 12, 2021