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Hundreds of people line up outside the doors of Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church in Jackson Ward on Monday for the 14th Annual Labor Day New Shoes for Back to School program. Students in kindergarten through high school could pick out a pair of new shoes to start the school year.

Hundreds of people line up outside the doors of Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church in Jackson Ward on Monday for the 14th Annual Labor Day …

Published on September 6, 2019
Moth to a zinnia in East End

Moth to a zinnia in East End

Published on September 6, 2019
Kindergartner Alonna Smyre, 5, gives her mother, Shartisha White, a tearful goodbye Tuesday as she goes to school for the first time. Her mother said the youngster was excited about starting school at Westover Hills Elementary and claimed she wouldn’t be nervous. But once inside, the tears flowed and the hugs got tighter as she didn’t want her mom to leave.

Kindergartner Alonna Smyre, 5, gives her mother, Shartisha White, a tearful goodbye Tuesday as she goes to school for the first time. Her mother said …

Published on September 6, 2019
Teacher Abbie Radcliffe and her fourth-grade class at Westover Hills Elementary School line up to welcome Principal Allison El Koubi, Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras on the first day of school.

Teacher Abbie Radcliffe and her fourth-grade class at Westover Hills Elementary School line up to welcome Principal Allison El Koubi, Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney …

Published on September 6, 2019
Fifth-grader Akai Dupree Jr., 10, talks with Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras at Westover Hills Elementary School as classes start for the new academic year.

Fifth-grader Akai Dupree Jr., 10, talks with Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras at Westover Hills Elementary School as classes start for the new academic …

Published on September 6, 2019
Nehemiah Wright, 5, high fives the cougar mascot at John B. Cary Elementary School as he arrives Tuesday, eager to get the new school year started.

Nehemiah Wright, 5, high fives the cougar mascot at John B. Cary Elementary School as he arrives Tuesday, eager to get the new school year …

Published on September 6, 2019
Diamond McGhee was a majorette with the VUU Maroon Elegance twirlers for the last two years. She will see the band from a different vantage point in her new position as co-drum major.

Diamond McGhee was a majorette with the VUU Maroon Elegance twirlers for the last two years. She will see the band from a different vantage …

Published on September 6, 2019

Published on September 6, 2019
Drum majors Diamond McGhee and Nathan James will be leading Virginia Union University’s 100-member Ambassadors of Sound Marching Band.

Drum majors Diamond McGhee and Nathan James will be leading Virginia Union University’s 100-member Ambassadors of Sound Marching Band.

Published on September 6, 2019

Published on September 6, 2019
The VUU junior from Portsmouth leads a rehearsal last week, perfecting the moves and the sounds.

The VUU junior from Portsmouth leads a rehearsal last week, perfecting the moves and the sounds.

Published on September 6, 2019
Glenn Ellis

Glenn Ellis

Published on September 6, 2019

Published on September 6, 2019
Walking through a welcome arch of balloons at Westover Hills Elementary School, third-grader Kemdyl Grevious is greeted with a high five from Principal Allison El Koubi, as she and her father, Dylan Grevious, arrive Tuesday for the opening day.

Walking through a welcome arch of balloons at Westover Hills Elementary School, third-grader Kemdyl Grevious is greeted with a high five from Principal Allison El …

Published on September 6, 2019
Georgia Bates of Henrico, above, adjusts the Ankara hats designed by her sister, Massa Watson, at a booth at the 2019 AfroFest RVA last Saturday. The event, sponsored by the city Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, was held at Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center in North Side. It highlighted the culture, food, music and fashions of people from African nations living within the Richmond community, along with a championship soccer match between teams from Ghana and Sudan.

Georgia Bates of Henrico, above, adjusts the Ankara hats designed by her sister, Massa Watson, at a booth at the 2019 AfroFest RVA last Saturday. …

Published on September 6, 2019
Kojo Marfo wears traditional Kente cloth from the Ashanti region of Ghana as he hugs his wife of 10 years, Anne Odumah Panti. The Richmond couple are natives of Ghana.

Kojo Marfo wears traditional Kente cloth from the Ashanti region of Ghana as he hugs his wife of 10 years, Anne Odumah Panti. The Richmond …

Published on September 6, 2019
Julian Desta, right, leads an individual sound healing bath session for Russell Gray. It was Mr. Gray’s first time undergoing the healing.

Julian Desta, right, leads an individual sound healing bath session for Russell Gray. It was Mr. Gray’s first time undergoing the healing.

Published on September 6, 2019
Keeper Sankara leads a yoga flow during the 17th Annual Happily Natural Day last Saturday in South Side. The festival, held at the Fifth District Mini-Farm in the 2200 block of Bainbridge Street, promotes holistic health, cultural awareness and social change.

Keeper Sankara leads a yoga flow during the 17th Annual Happily Natural Day last Saturday in South Side. The festival, held at the Fifth District …

Published on September 6, 2019
Keeper Sankara leads a yoga flow during the 17th Annual Happily Natural Day last Saturday in South Side. The festival, held at the Fifth District Mini-Farm in the 2200 block of Bainbridge Street, promotes holistic health, cultural awareness and social change

Keeper Sankara leads a yoga flow during the 17th Annual Happily Natural Day last Saturday in South Side. The festival, held at the Fifth District …

Published on September 6, 2019
Ella Robinson, 6, shows off her new style for her first day in first grade at Obama Elementary School.

Ella Robinson, 6, shows off her new style for her first day in first grade at Obama Elementary School.

Published on September 6, 2019