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Makayla Taylor, left, and Searra Wiggins intently follow the commencement program.

Makayla Taylor, left, and Searra Wiggins intently follow the commencement program.

Published on May 12, 2022

Published on May 12, 2022
Richmond Teacher of the Year Kiara S. Thompson, left, happily pauses last Friday for a selfie with other former honorees who shared in her joy, including Boushall Middle School Principal LaTonya Waller, who was Virginia Teacher of the Year in 2011; Rodney A. Robinson, second from right, the National Teacher of the Year in 2019; and Superintendent Jason Kamras, the National Teacher of the Year in 2005. Ms. Thompson will represent Richmond Public Schools in the state’s consideration of Region One Teacher of the Year.

Richmond Teacher of the Year Kiara S. Thompson, left, happily pauses last Friday for a selfie with other former honorees who shared in her joy, …

Published on May 12, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the commencement address during the Tennessee State University graduation ceremony last Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the commencement address during the Tennessee State University graduation ceremony last Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.

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Published on May 12, 2022
Mr. Toth

Mr. Toth

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This 1956 photo shows Sister Cora Marie Billings, now of Richmond, center, who was 17 at the time and became the first Black nun admitted into the Sisters of Mercy in Philadelphia. Later, she was the first Black nun to teach in a Catholic high school in Philadelphia and was a co-founder of the National Black Sisters’ Conference in the 1960s.

This 1956 photo shows Sister Cora Marie Billings, now of Richmond, center, who was 17 at the time and became the first Black nun admitted …

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In 1990, Sister Cora Marie Billings became the first Black woman in the United States to manage a Catholic parish when she was named pastoral coordinator for St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Richmond’s Highland Park.

In 1990, Sister Cora Marie Billings became the first Black woman in the United States to manage a Catholic parish when she was named pastoral …

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Published on May 12, 2022

Published on May 12, 2022
Aajon Johnson

Aajon Johnson

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Visitors to the newly renovated Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. will see from the rear an enlarged facility with a wide veranda and public greenspace for events and gatherings and 50 percent more exhibition space inside.

Visitors to the newly renovated Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. will see from the rear an enlarged facility …

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This 1918, seven-passenger touring car produced by Kline Motor Car Company was part of the fleet owned by A.D. Price, a prosperous Black businessman and Richmond funeral home director. The car is one of two known to still exist of about 6,000 made. It is on display in the museum’s Great Hall.

This 1918, seven-passenger touring car produced by Kline Motor Car Company was part of the fleet owned by A.D. Price, a prosperous Black businessman and …

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More than 9 million artifacts are in the museum’s vast collection, with many items featured in “Our Commonwealth,” an exhibit that will immerse visitors in the culture, food, arts, music, industry and people of each region of the state. This region features everything from Virginia’s noted pork industry, right, in Smithfield to watermen working Virginia’s rivers and coastline.

More than 9 million artifacts are in the museum’s vast collection, with many items featured in “Our Commonwealth,” an exhibit that will immerse visitors in …

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Confederate marker on the lawn of the Marsh Courthouse in Manchester.

Confederate marker on the lawn of the Marsh Courthouse in Manchester.

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Students from Fox Elementary are welcomed Monday to their latest home at Clark Springs Elementary School in Randolph by cadets from Franklin Military Academy and their sword arch. Music, balloons, banners and city and school officials greeted the youngsters with high-fives and “good morning” wishes as they entered.

Students from Fox Elementary are welcomed Monday to their latest home at Clark Springs Elementary School in Randolph by cadets from Franklin Military Academy and …

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Mr. Sledge

Mr. Sledge

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Published on May 12, 2022
Pastor Franklin

Pastor Franklin

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Published on May 12, 2022
Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic

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Samantha Cunningham

Samantha Cunningham

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Rendering of “Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved”

Rendering of “Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved”

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This combination of three separate photos shows, from left, James Jackson, Jr., Jaquel Spivey, L. Morgan Lee during a performance of “A Strange Loop, “ Brittney Mack during a performance of “Six,” and Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster during a production of “The Music Man.” Nominations for this year’s Tony Awards were announced Monday.

This combination of three separate photos shows, from left, James Jackson, Jr., Jaquel Spivey, L. Morgan Lee during a performance of “A Strange Loop, “ …

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Published on May 12, 2022
Jaliyah Blue, 2, takes a ride on a slide at the annual Strawberry Street Festival held last Saturday at Clark Springs Elementary School in Randolph. The event typically takes place at William Fox School in The Fan. But the school sustained major damage in a fire in February, and the students were moved earlier this week to Clark Springs. The festival benefits the Fox Elementary PTA and featured carnival games, a raffle, food trucks, music and strawberries.

Jaliyah Blue, 2, takes a ride on a slide at the annual Strawberry Street Festival held last Saturday at Clark Springs Elementary School in Randolph. …

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Downed tree limbs are piled along Main Street behind the Main Library in Downtown after brisk winds and heavy rain pummeled the city May 6. Friday Cheers and other outdoor events were canceled, and some schools closed early after the U.S. Weather Service included Richmond in a tornado watch. No twisters developed, but more than an inch of rain soaked the area during the storm.

Downed tree limbs are piled along Main Street behind the Main Library in Downtown after brisk winds and heavy rain pummeled the city May 6. …

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Peonies on South Side

Peonies on South Side

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Social activist Tamika D. Mallory, who delivered the commencement address, smiles after receiving an honorary degree. She is flanked by Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, left, chairman of the VUU Board of Trustees, and VUU President Hakim J. Lucas.

Social activist Tamika D. Mallory, who delivered the commencement address, smiles after receiving an honorary degree. She is flanked by Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, left, …

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Anthony Samuels of Trenton, N.J., gets close to the podium to photograph his daughter, VUU valedictorian Brielle Le’Shay Samuels, as she spoke during the ceremony. Tears of pride and joy streamed down his cheeks as he captured the moment.

Anthony Samuels of Trenton, N.J., gets close to the podium to photograph his daughter, VUU valedictorian Brielle Le’Shay Samuels, as she spoke during the ceremony. …

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Dr. Lucille M. Brown, an Armstrong High School graduate, 1950 graduate of VUU, member of the VUU Board of Trustees and former superintendent of Richmond Public Schools, is give a motorized escort by campus police to the commencement exercises at Hovey Stadium.

Dr. Lucille M. Brown, an Armstrong High School graduate, 1950 graduate of VUU, member of the VUU Board of Trustees and former superintendent of Richmond …

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Members of the graduating class march into the stadium at the start of last Saturday’s 123rd Commencement exercises. It was the first in-person commencement at VUU since 2019, and graduates of the classes of 2020 and 2021 also marched.

Members of the graduating class march into the stadium at the start of last Saturday’s 123rd Commencement exercises. It was the first in-person commencement at …

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Tyonna Parker of Washington, D.C., a chemistry major who also minored in mathematics, takes a quick selfie during the ceremony. VUU President Hakim J. Lucas asked students to pause and take a selfie and tag themselves on social media.

Tyonna Parker of Washington, D.C., a chemistry major who also minored in mathematics, takes a quick selfie during the ceremony. VUU President Hakim J. Lucas …

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Norfolk State University commencement speaker and actor Keith David, second from right, is all smiles after receiving the Presidential Medallion during the ceremony last Saturday. With him are, from left, NSU Rector and 2000 NSU graduate Devon M. Henry, chief executive officer and president of Team Henry Enterprises, the contracting firm that removed the Confederate statues from Richmond’s Monument Avenue; NSU President Javaune Adams-Gaston and Provost DoVeanna Fulton.

Norfolk State University commencement speaker and actor Keith David, second from right, is all smiles after receiving the Presidential Medallion during the ceremony last Saturday. …

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Dr. William R. “Bill” Harvey offers words of advice to graduates during his final commencement as Hampton University’s president. He is retiring in June after 44 years at the helm.

Dr. William R. “Bill” Harvey offers words of advice to graduates during his final commencement as Hampton University’s president. He is retiring in June after …

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Rashida Jones, president of MSNBC and a 2002 graduate of Hampton University, receives the Outstanding 20-Year Alumna Award.

Rashida Jones, president of MSNBC and a 2002 graduate of Hampton University, receives the Outstanding 20-Year Alumna Award.

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Zahria Brandon, center left, adjusts the academic hood of Taylor Robinson during Hampton University’s commencement last Sunday at the HU Convocation Center.

Zahria Brandon, center left, adjusts the academic hood of Taylor Robinson during Hampton University’s commencement last Sunday at the HU Convocation Center.

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Newly commissioned Army ROTC officers, from left, Desiree Alford, Willie Bright and Monteau Jones smile during Norfolk State University’s commencement last Saturday at Echols Memorial Hall Arena.

Newly commissioned Army ROTC officers, from left, Desiree Alford, Willie Bright and Monteau Jones smile during Norfolk State University’s commencement last Saturday at Echols Memorial …

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Kiara S. Thompson, an eighth-grade physical science teacher at Boushall Middle School, breaks into tears as she is surprised May 6 in her classroom by Superintendent Jason Kamras, second from right, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney, with their announcement that she was selected Richmond’s Teacher of the Year.

Kiara S. Thompson, an eighth-grade physical science teacher at Boushall Middle School, breaks into tears as she is surprised May 6 in her classroom by …

Published on May 12, 2022