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Kym Idella Jeter waves to family and friends in the stands as she walks out with Huguenot High School’s new graduates at the end of Monday morning’s ceremony at The Diamond on Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Huguenot’s was the first of eight Richmond high school commencements over three days at the ballpark.

Kym Idella Jeter waves to family and friends in the stands as she walks out with Huguenot High School’s new graduates at the end of …

Published on June 24, 2021

Published on June 24, 2021

Published on June 24, 2021
Mr. Cooper

Mr. Cooper

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Community Church of God in Christ has occupied its current sanctuary at 1801 Park Ave. since 1976.

Community Church of God in Christ has occupied its current sanctuary at 1801 Park Ave. since 1976.

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Coach Bailey

Coach Bailey

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Judge Gregory

Judge Gregory

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Jeremiah Armstead, 15, a rising junior at George Wythe High School, tells people at a community meeting last Friday that he often is too embarrassed to say where he attends high school because of its reputation of being old, decrepit and forgotten. He said he hopes the School Board will work with the city to build a new school before he graduates.

Jeremiah Armstead, 15, a rising junior at George Wythe High School, tells people at a community meeting last Friday that he often is too embarrassed …

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Published on June 24, 2021
Mr. Bullock

Mr. Bullock

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Mr. Willoughby

Mr. Willoughby

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Mrs. Brinkley

Mrs. Brinkley

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Israel’s new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett raises his hand during a Knesset session June 13 in Jerusalem. Israel’s parliament has voted in favor of a new coalition government, formally ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s historic 12-year rule.

Israel’s new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett raises his hand during a Knesset session June 13 in Jerusalem. Israel’s parliament has voted in favor of a …

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Published on June 24, 2021
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses a virtual panel June 17 ahead of World Refugee Day hosted by Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service.

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses a virtual panel June 17 ahead of World Refugee Day hosted by Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service.

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“The Magick of Food” by Gwion Raven

“The Magick of Food” by Gwion Raven

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Published on June 24, 2021
Devin Booker

Devin Booker

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Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard

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Published on June 24, 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Published on June 24, 2021
Trae Young

Trae Young

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Kiran Bhagat leads a yoga class Saturday at the Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration at the 17th Street Market, featuring drumming, dancing and meditation.

Kiran Bhagat leads a yoga class Saturday at the Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration at the 17th Street Market, featuring drumming, dancing and meditation.

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Randolph Ross Jr., center, takes victory lap with his new Olympic teammates Michael Norman, left, and Michael Cherry. They were the top three finishers in the 400 meters during last week’s Olympic trials in Eugene, Ore.

Randolph Ross Jr., center, takes victory lap with his new Olympic teammates Michael Norman, left, and Michael Cherry. They were the top three finishers in …

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U.S. Men’s Soccer Team

U.S. Men’s Soccer Team

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Ace Baldwin

Ace Baldwin

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Published on June 24, 2021
Dr. Wright Sr.

Dr. Wright Sr.

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People participate in a community drum circle led by Ram Bhagat of Drums No Guns at Saturday’s Juneteenth Freedom Day at the 17th Street Market in Shockoe Bottom.

People participate in a community drum circle led by Ram Bhagat of Drums No Guns at Saturday’s Juneteenth Freedom Day at the 17th Street Market …

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Zinnias and Bojangles in Jackson Ward

Zinnias and Bojangles in Jackson Ward

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Published on June 24, 2021
Juneteenth fun/Gabrielle Holmes, left, and Serenity Johnson dance to the sounds of gospel at “Juneteenth: Sounds of Freedom Celebration” held last Saturday evening on the lawn at Virginia Union University. The 2-year-olds were enjoying the event with family. It was one of several area commemorations of the new national holiday.

Juneteenth fun/Gabrielle Holmes, left, and Serenity Johnson dance to the sounds of gospel at “Juneteenth: Sounds of Freedom Celebration” held last Saturday evening on the …

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VMFA movies on the lawn/Moviegoers arrive at the museum last Friday to view another art form ­— Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ showing of the 2012 film, “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” It was the first in an outdoor film series sponsored at the VMFA and inspired by its current exhibit, “The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture and the Sonic Impulse.” Valerie Cassel Oliver, the Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at VMFA and curator of the exhibit, welcomed the crowd to the screening, which began shortly after 9 p.m.

VMFA movies on the lawn/Moviegoers arrive at the museum last Friday to view another art form ­— Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ showing of the …

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A new historic marker honoring Richmond business and civil rights leader Maggie L. Walker sits in front of the historic St. Luke Building that has stood in the 900 block of St. James Street in Gilpin Court since 1903. Now a 12-unit apartment building with first-floor commercial space, the building began life as the national headquarters of the United Order of St. Luke, a Black fraternal and insurance group led by Mrs. Walker from 1899 until her death in 1934. Making bold moves, she pushed the fraternal order into developing the headquarters and taking other entrepreneurial action, including opening a bank.

A new historic marker honoring Richmond business and civil rights leader Maggie L. Walker sits in front of the historic St. Luke Building that has …

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A new historic marker honoring Richmond business and civil rights leader Maggie L. Walker sits in front of the historic St. Luke Building that has stood in the 900 block of St. James Street in Gilpin Court since 1903. Now a 12-unit apartment building with first-floor commercial space, the building began life as the national headquarters of the United Order of St. Luke, a Black fraternal and insurance group led by Mrs. Walker from 1899 until her death in 1934. Making bold moves, she pushed the fraternal order into developing the headquarters and taking other entrepreneurial action, including opening a bank.

A new historic marker honoring Richmond business and civil rights leader Maggie L. Walker sits in front of the historic St. Luke Building that has …

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Members of the Elegba Folklore Society pour libation honoring the ancestors during a performance last Friday at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park as part of the city’s 64th Annual Festival of Arts.

Members of the Elegba Folklore Society pour libation honoring the ancestors during a performance last Friday at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park as part of …

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Barbara Payton of Barb’s Blooms stands among the festive flowers in her booth at the RVA Black Farmers Market on Saturday at 1700 Blair St. in the city’s West End.

Barbara Payton of Barb’s Blooms stands among the festive flowers in her booth at the RVA Black Farmers Market on Saturday at 1700 Blair St. …

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More than 1,000 people relaxed on the lawn of Virginia Union University, enjoying the sounds of local gospel groups at “Juneteenth: Sounds of Freedom Celebration” on Saturday evening. Highlights included performances by the Grammy Award-winning Hezekiah Walker, above, and the VUU Choir, led by David Bratton.

More than 1,000 people relaxed on the lawn of Virginia Union University, enjoying the sounds of local gospel groups at “Juneteenth: Sounds of Freedom Celebration” …

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More than 1,000 people relaxed on the lawn of Virginia Union University, enjoying the sounds of local gospel groups at “Juneteenth: Sounds of Freedom Celebration” on Saturday evening. The event was sponsored by the new Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music at VUU. Below, Marcus Orr of Ashland joins in with his tambourine.

More than 1,000 people relaxed on the lawn of Virginia Union University, enjoying the sounds of local gospel groups at “Juneteenth: Sounds of Freedom Celebration” …

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People of all ages enjoyed live music, including the sounds of Plunky Branch, food, games and activities for youngsters, historical interpreters and a car club expo at Juneteenth at Dorey Park in Eastern Henrico County.

People of all ages enjoyed live music, including the sounds of Plunky Branch, food, games and activities for youngsters, historical interpreters and a car club …

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People of all ages enjoyed live music, including the sounds of Plunky Branch, food, games and activities for youngsters, historical interpreters and a car club expo at Juneteenth at Dorey Park in Eastern Henrico County. Four-year-old Milaya Woodly glides down a giant slide.

People of all ages enjoyed live music, including the sounds of Plunky Branch, food, games and activities for youngsters, historical interpreters and a car club …

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Congressman A. Donald McEachin offers keynote remarks at Woodland Cemetery on Saturday to honor those who were once enslaved. The commemoration, “A Juneteenth Moment of Remembrance at Woodland Cemetery,” was sponsored by the Woodland Restoration Foundation and Henrico County.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin offers keynote remarks at Woodland Cemetery on Saturday to honor those who were once enslaved. The commemoration, “A Juneteenth Moment of …

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Claudia Clarke raises her fist in a show of support and solidarity with the messages delivered by local leaders at the “Love and Legacy Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration” at the Landing at Fountain Lake in Byrd Park The event, organized by Sherri Robinson of ShowLove LLC, featured music, dance, entertainment, children’s activities and information about community resources.

Claudia Clarke raises her fist in a show of support and solidarity with the messages delivered by local leaders at the “Love and Legacy Juneteenth …

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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, left, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney embrace in a show of unity after the senator’s remarks and introduction of the mayor during the “Love and Legacy Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration” at the Landing at Fountain Lake in Byrd Park. The event, organized by Sherri Robinson of ShowLove LLC, featured music, dance, entertainment, children’s activities and information about community resources.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, left, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney embrace in a show of unity after the senator’s remarks and introduction of the mayor …

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Brandon Rozzell

Brandon Rozzell

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