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Published on June 29, 2023
Incarcerated graduates, who finished various educational and vocational programs in prison, wait for the start of their graduation ceremony at Folsom State Prison in Folsom, Calif., Thursday, May 25. Thousands of prisoners throughout the United States get their college degrees behind bars, most of them paid for by the federal Pell Grant program, which offers the neediest undergraduates tuition aid that they don’t have to repay. That program is about to expand exponentially next month, giving about 30,000 more students behind bars some $130 million in financial aid per year.

Incarcerated graduates, who finished various educational and vocational programs in prison, wait for the start of their graduation ceremony at Folsom State Prison in Folsom, …

Published on June 29, 2023
Naima Burrs is the conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra at the University of Richmond and the music director for the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra.

Naima Burrs is the conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra at the University of Richmond and the music director for the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra.

Published on June 29, 2023
Incarcerated graduate Gerald Massey listens to a speech during his graduation ceremony at Folsom State Prison in Folsom, Calif., Thursday, May 25.

Incarcerated graduate Gerald Massey listens to a speech during his graduation ceremony at Folsom State Prison in Folsom, Calif., Thursday, May 25.

Published on June 29, 2023
Members of Richmond City Council and representatives from the City’s administration honored Jean Patterson Boone, Richmond Free Press publisher and co-founder, and her husband, the late Raymond H. Boone, the founder and former editor and publisher of the Richmond Free Press, for their collective work on June 12. Mr. Boone died nine years ago after a brief illness.

Members of Richmond City Council and representatives from the City’s administration honored Jean Patterson Boone, Richmond Free Press publisher and co-founder, and her husband, the …

Published on June 29, 2023
The couple’s son, Raymond H. Boone Jr., stands next to his mother, Mrs. Boone.

The couple’s son, Raymond H. Boone Jr., stands next to his mother, Mrs. Boone.

Published on June 29, 2023
During a June 11 vigil at Abner Clay Park, Rennada Smith Bass, center, of Monroe La. is consoled as she and her family grieve the loss of their brother, Renzo Dell Smith, who was killed Tuesday, June 6 along with his stepson Shawn Jackson, 18. Before being shot, Mr. Jackson had just walked across the stage and received his diploma during his Huguenot High School graduation at Altria Theater. Richmond police note that none of the guns confiscated in the aftermath were brought into the Altria Theater. Police also said that the shooting sprang from a confrontation between Mr. Jackson and the shooter, Amari Pollard.

During a June 11 vigil at Abner Clay Park, Rennada Smith Bass, center, of Monroe La. is consoled as she and her family grieve the …

Published on June 29, 2023
Dr. Lisa Edward-Burrs sings The National Anthem at beginning of a ceremony honoring new citizens at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture Monday, July 4, 2022.

Dr. Lisa Edward-Burrs sings The National Anthem at beginning of a ceremony honoring new citizens at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture Monday, July …

Published on June 29, 2023
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory, administers the Oath of Allegiance to 46 people from 29 countries during a ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture Monday, July 4, 2022.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory, administers the Oath of Allegiance to 46 people from 29 countries during …

Published on June 29, 2023

Published on June 29, 2023
Mr. Teodorshi

Mr. Teodorshi

Published on June 29, 2023
People recite an oath during a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in San Diego. Population estimates released Thursday, June 22 by the U.S. Census Bureau show what drove changes in different race and ethnic groups last year, as well as since the start of COVID-19’s spread in the U.S. in April 2020.

People recite an oath during a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in San Diego. Population estimates released Thursday, June 22 by the U.S. …

Published on June 29, 2023

Published on June 29, 2023

Published on June 29, 2023
Mayor Levar M. Stoney announces new partners for the Health Equity Fund during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday. He was joined by City Council President Michael Jones.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney announces new partners for the Health Equity Fund during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday. He was joined by City …

Published on June 29, 2023
Mr. Chenault

Mr. Chenault

Published on June 29, 2023
Angelica Lyons' pain persisted throughout her pregnancy that started in 2019. She said medical staff constantly second-guessed her pain levels and concerns.

Angelica Lyons' pain persisted throughout her pregnancy that started in 2019. She said medical staff constantly second-guessed her pain levels and concerns.

Published on June 29, 2023

Published on June 29, 2023
Glenn Burke

Glenn Burke

Published on June 29, 2023

Published on June 29, 2023