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The Rev. Kevin Chandler, vice president of the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP, speaks from the podium about a new coalition’s plans to seek dialogue with local law enforcement authorities. The coalition of community activists and civil rights advocates wants to encourage area police departments and elected officials to implement proactive measures to prevent incidents of police brutality. They also are seeking an end to disparate treatment of communities of color by the criminal justice system.

The Rev. Kevin Chandler, vice president of the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP, speaks from the podium about a new coalition’s plans to seek …

Published on March 19, 2015
Judge Joi Jeter Taylor beams happily after being sworn in to the Richmond Circuit Court. Family, friends, judicial colleagues, members of the legal community and area elected officials were on hand March 12 for her investiture ceremony at the John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown. Judge Taylor actually joined the court Dec. 1 after serving nearly 17 years as a Richmond General District Court judge. The General Assembly elected her in late September to succeed Richmond Circuit Court Judge Margaret P. Spencer, who retired from the bench last summer. A Howard University Law School graduate, Judge Taylor served 15 years as an assistant attorney general before she went on the bench in 1998.

Judge Joi Jeter Taylor beams happily after being sworn in to the Richmond Circuit Court. Family, friends, judicial colleagues, members of the legal community and …

Published on March 19, 2015
Contractor and developer Gerald Burr, left, prepares to ceremoniously break ground on the Townhomes at Warwick Place, his company’s new $6.7 million townhouse apartment project in South Richmond. Joining Mr. Burr last Thursday are, from left, Graham Driver of the Virginia Community Development Corp.; Gena Burr, Mr. Burr’s wife and president of GTT Enterprises Inc.; Monique Johnson of Virginia Community Capital Bank; Ron Johnson with the City of Richmond; Mayor Dwight C. Jones; and City Council President Michelle Mosby. The development by Canterbury Enterprises LLC of 40 affordable rental units is going up at 6220 Old Warwick Road, across the street from the grounds of a former church that the city plans to transform into a recreation center and park. Each unit will have three bedrooms and an average of 1,450 square feet. Ten units will be accessible for persons with disabilities. The townhouse development is expected to be completed by December.

Contractor and developer Gerald Burr, left, prepares to ceremoniously break ground on the Townhomes at Warwick Place, his company’s new $6.7 million townhouse apartment project …

Published on March 19, 2015
Bishop T. D. Jakes

Bishop T. D. Jakes

Published on March 19, 2015
Jubilant fans cheer on the team’s efforts.

Jubilant fans cheer on the team’s efforts.

Published on March 19, 2015
The George Wythe High School boys basketball team and coaches strike a winning pose following the team’s 80-60 win over Spotswood High of Rockingham County in the 3A state championship game at the Siegel Center.

The George Wythe High School boys basketball team and coaches strike a winning pose following the team’s 80-60 win over Spotswood High of Rockingham County …

Published on March 19, 2015
Senator Tim Kaine

Senator Tim Kaine

Published on March 19, 2015
Brian Pauling

Brian Pauling

Published on March 19, 2015

Published on March 19, 2015
Spoken Word artists Mysia Perry, left, a sophomore at Open High School, and Leslie Reyes, a sophomore at Huguenot High School.

Spoken Word artists Mysia Perry, left, a sophomore at Open High School, and Leslie Reyes, a sophomore at Huguenot High School.

Published on March 19, 2015

Published on March 19, 2015
Characters Mustafa, played by Dionne Randolph, and Young Simba, played by Zavion J. Hill, share a moment in the 2012 production of “Disney’s The Lion King” in Richmond. The musical will return for the 2015-16 season of “Broadway in Richmond” at the Altria Theater.

Characters Mustafa, played by Dionne Randolph, and Young Simba, played by Zavion J. Hill, share a moment in the 2012 production of “Disney’s The Lion …

Published on March 19, 2015
Ms. Edwards

Ms. Edwards

Published on March 19, 2015
Image courtesy of Special Collections and University Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University

Image courtesy of Special Collections and University Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University

Published on March 19, 2015
Bishop T.D. Jakes

Bishop T.D. Jakes

Published on March 19, 2015
Ms. Vaughan

Ms. Vaughan

Published on March 19, 2015
Mr. Knight

Mr. Knight

Published on March 19, 2015

Published on March 19, 2015
Tabyus Taylor embraces his mother, Vannette Taylor, after his ordeal. He and his younger brother, TeAndrey, are trying to get their lives back to normal after the nightmare of arrest and incarceration in Riverside Regional Jail before the charges were dismissed.

Tabyus Taylor embraces his mother, Vannette Taylor, after his ordeal. He and his younger brother, TeAndrey, are trying to get their lives back to normal …

Published on March 13, 2015

Published on March 12, 2015