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Mayor Levar M. Stoney prepares to raise the Progress Pride flag outside City Hall’s Broad Street entrance. It is the first time a symbol of the gay community has flown outside the 18-story municipal center in Downtown. The multicolored flag went up last Friday in recognition of Richmond’s annual PrideFest weekend and flew through Wednesday when Virginia PrideFest Month ended. The mayor stated the flag was raised to let LGBTQ Richmonders “know that this city stands behind them.” The Progress Pride flag was chosen because, along with traditional rainbow colors, it incorporates additional stripes to symbolize the inclusion of African-Americans, Latinos, people of color, transgender individuals and those living with HIV/AIDS. Lacette Cross and Louise “Cheezi” Farmer, founders of Black Pride RVA, were among the participants at the upbeat ceremony. Black Pride RVA also received Virginia Pride’s annual Firework Award for being catalysts for community change.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney prepares to raise the Progress Pride flag outside City Hall’s Broad Street entrance. It is the first time a symbol of …

Published on October 1, 2020
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, makes a campaign stop last Thursday at the Richmond Voter Registrar’s Office on West Laburnum Avenue, where early voting is underway. After greeting arriving voters outside with Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Delegate Lamont Bagby of Henrico, head of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, Dr. Biden talked with local media. Candidates and/or their surrogates have been stumping in Virginia in recent days. President Trump held a rally last Friday at the Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport. And Douglas Emhoff, husband of Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris is expected to campaign in Virginia in the next few days. Early voting for the Nov. 3 presidential election and other contests continues in the state through Saturday, Oct. 31.

Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, makes a campaign stop last Thursday at the Richmond Voter Registrar’s Office on West Laburnum …

Published on October 1, 2020

Published on October 1, 2020
Mr. Reid

Mr. Reid

Published on October 1, 2020
Richmond quilt artist Unicia Buster, who was commissioned to create the official poster for this year’s 2nd Street Festival, displays her creation that was photographed for the festival poster. Venture Richmond unveiled the official work at an event Sept. 23 at the Visual Arts Center’s Cabell Courtyard.

Richmond quilt artist Unicia Buster, who was commissioned to create the official poster for this year’s 2nd Street Festival, displays her creation that was photographed …

Published on October 1, 2020
Gale Sayers

Gale Sayers

Published on October 1, 2020

Published on October 1, 2020
Driver Bubba Wallace is interviewed before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race June 10 in Martinsville.

Driver Bubba Wallace is interviewed before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race June 10 in Martinsville.

Published on October 1, 2020
Dr. Bibbs

Dr. Bibbs

Published on October 1, 2020
Mrs. Gordon

Mrs. Gordon

Published on October 1, 2020
Mayoral candidates, from left, Alexsis Rodgers, City Councilwoman Kim Gray, Justin Griffin, Tracey McLean and Mayor Levar M. Stoney field questions during the Sept. 24 forum at Virginia Union University moderated by former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, who also is a former Richmond mayor, and Juan Conde of WRIC 8News.

Mayoral candidates, from left, Alexsis Rodgers, City Councilwoman Kim Gray, Justin Griffin, Tracey McLean and Mayor Levar M. Stoney field questions during the Sept. 24 …

Published on October 1, 2020
This map shows the full scope of the proposed Shockoe Hill Burial Ground Historic District. The heaviest shading identifies the former location of the Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground, also known as the Burial Ground for Free People of Color and Slaves. City Hall is now proposing to protect a large section of the forgotten cemetery at 1305 N. 5th St., shown at right, with Interstate 64 running above it.

This map shows the full scope of the proposed Shockoe Hill Burial Ground Historic District. The heaviest shading identifies the former location of the Shockoe …

Published on October 1, 2020

Published on October 1, 2020
Kayden Bass, 6, a first-grader at Fairfield Court Elementary School, cheers himself on for the answer he gave during his virtual class Tuesday. He is part of the Project Stay Connected/Stay on Point learning pod, where volunteer Arthur Gregory, a retired DuPont employee, works with students.

Kayden Bass, 6, a first-grader at Fairfield Court Elementary School, cheers himself on for the answer he gave during his virtual class Tuesday. He is …

Published on October 1, 2020

Published on October 1, 2020
The S.T.A.R. mall, as it is now call, was built on the campus in 1962 as a chronic infirmary. It was repurposed in the late 1990s as a treatment and services space. In addition to hosting mental health treatment groups, the building contains a lab set up like a small apartment where patients learn skills to live independently. It also contains a library, beauty shop, canteen and clothing shop.

The S.T.A.R. mall, as it is now call, was built on the campus in 1962 as a chronic infirmary. It was repurposed in the late …

Published on October 1, 2020
A herd of sheep, being watched by patients and staff, take care of the grass in front of the hospital’s medical building, built in 1929. Patients worked on Central State’s farm as part of their treatment regimen. The farm was shut down in the 1960s.

A herd of sheep, being watched by patients and staff, take care of the grass in front of the hospital’s medical building, built in 1929. …

Published on October 1, 2020
A graduating class of nurses in the 1960s stands outside the former chapel on Central State’s campus. The hospital had a program to train nurses during its history. The chapel building, which held social events and convocations, was demolished.

A graduating class of nurses in the 1960s stands outside the former chapel on Central State’s campus. The hospital had a program to train nurses …

Published on October 1, 2020

Published on October 1, 2020

Published on October 1, 2020