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Swallowtail butterfly at Huguenot Flatwater Park

Swallowtail butterfly at Huguenot Flatwater Park

Published on May 13, 2016
Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Metro Richmond — a coalition of the nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities — pick up litter in Jackson Ward on a recent weekend. Similar community spring-cleaning efforts have been taking place across the area. Last weekend, for example, volunteers cleaned up alleys in Barton Heights, while others spent time clearing growth from four African-American burial grounds located on the border between Richmond and Henrico County.

Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Metro Richmond — a coalition of the nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities — pick up litter in …

Published on May 13, 2016
So proud! // Christine Turner of Chesapeake gets a huge hug of congratulations from her niece, Nijah Roberson, as she and other Virginia Union University candidates for graduation march toward Hovey Field last Saturday for the commencement ceremony.

So proud! // Christine Turner of Chesapeake gets a huge hug of congratulations from her niece, Nijah Roberson, as she and other Virginia Union University …

Published on May 13, 2016

Published on May 13, 2016

Published on May 13, 2016

Published on May 13, 2016

Published on May 13, 2016

Published on May 13, 2016

Published on May 13, 2016
Hope Bibbs posed with “Fat Albert” in the “Funky Turns 40” exhibition.

Hope Bibbs posed with “Fat Albert” in the “Funky Turns 40” exhibition.

Published on May 13, 2016
Shenelle Reed strolled with her year- old son, Ka’Leel, who was engrossed in the portraits of Yemaya by Arturo Lindsay

Shenelle Reed strolled with her year- old son, Ka’Leel, who was engrossed in the portraits of Yemaya by Arturo Lindsay

Published on May 13, 2016

Published on May 13, 2016

Published on May 13, 2016
Visitors had time and space during Saturday’s open house to peruse the Transatlantic Conversations exhibit.

Visitors had time and space during Saturday’s open house to peruse the Transatlantic Conversations exhibit.

Published on May 13, 2016
The newly renovated armory offers 12,000 square feet of exhibit space on two floors, where the First Fridays crowd enjoyed food and music during the opening.

The newly renovated armory offers 12,000 square feet of exhibit space on two floors, where the First Fridays crowd enjoyed food and music during the …

Published on May 13, 2016
Museum Director Tasha Chambers greets guests at the VIP reception Thursday.

Museum Director Tasha Chambers greets guests at the VIP reception Thursday.

Published on May 13, 2016
Dr. and Mrs. D. Omar Watson engage in an exhibit in the shadow of the cast of a statue of Richmond native and tennis great Arthur Ashe Jr. that now sits on Monument Avenue.

Dr. and Mrs. D. Omar Watson engage in an exhibit in the shadow of the cast of a statue of Richmond native and tennis great …

Published on May 13, 2016
Dr. Monroe E. Harris Jr. and Hossein Sadid, BHM board members, toast to a successful opening. Board Co-chair Bessida Cauthorne White and Chairwoman Marilyn H. West helped lead the multimillion-dollar project. Elijah Crawley, 12, an Elko Middle School student and son of museum director Tasha Chambers, learns firsthand from former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder.

Dr. Monroe E. Harris Jr. and Hossein Sadid, BHM board members, toast to a successful opening. Board Co-chair Bessida Cauthorne White and Chairwoman Marilyn H. …

Published on May 13, 2016
Dr. Perkins hoods businessman and VUU supporter William A. Royall Jr. with an honorary doctorate.

Dr. Perkins hoods businessman and VUU supporter William A. Royall Jr. with an honorary doctorate.

Published on May 13, 2016
Theology school graduates, from left, Donna Cosby, Sheila Dent, Rona Evans and Alice Freeman shed tears of joy as the VUU choir sings.

Theology school graduates, from left, Donna Cosby, Sheila Dent, Rona Evans and Alice Freeman shed tears of joy as the VUU choir sings.

Published on May 13, 2016