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Police briefly ordered a lockdown of City Hall to prevent disruption of City Council budget deliberations and a separate School Board meeting. Council recessed while the doors were locked and resumed work a few minutes later after participants resumed their march along Broad Street.

Police briefly ordered a lockdown of City Hall to prevent disruption of City Council budget deliberations and a separate School Board meeting. Council recessed while …

Published on May 5, 2017
May Day protests in Richmond // At left, Kim Bobo, left, and the Rev. Jack Posiadlo of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in South Richmond bless participants in the National Day Without Immigrants, timed to coincide with May Day observances on Monday, May 1. Location: Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. Similar events were held across the country to support immigrants and protest President Trump’s aggressive deportation policies. At right, boisterous protesters march on City Hall on Monday evening to urge the ouster of federal immigration agents and voice other concerns about federal and state policies.

May Day protests in Richmond // At left, Kim Bobo, left, and the Rev. Jack Posiadlo of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in South Richmond bless …

Published on May 5, 2017
Community engagement About 1,300 people gather at St. Paul’s Baptist Church on Creighton Road on Monday night to express their concerns and seek improvements in issues affecting area youths. The event was sponsored by RISC, Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities, an interfaith, interracial coalition of 19 congregations in metro Richmond working to address core issues. At Monday’s annual Nehemiah assembly, the group focused on improvements in elementary school reading levels, children’s mental health and job training for young people.

Community engagement About 1,300 people gather at St. Paul’s Baptist Church on Creighton Road on Monday night to express their concerns and seek improvements in …

Published on May 5, 2017
Senon Davis brightens the front of Saadia’s Juice Box and Yoga Bar, one of the newest businesses in Jackson Ward. Mr. Davis spent a recent Sunday adding fresh, attention-grabbing color to the business at 402½ N. 2nd St. Opened in January, owner Saadia Yasmin combines yoga and belly dancing classes with a mix of Persian-style baked goods, salads and beverages — ranging from coffee, espresso and tea to raw juices and special concoctions of fruit, vegetables and spice smoothies.

Senon Davis brightens the front of Saadia’s Juice Box and Yoga Bar, one of the newest businesses in Jackson Ward. Mr. Davis spent a recent …

Published on May 5, 2017
Freewheeling // Jonathan Parham defies gravity on his skateboard as he gets a jump on a rail at Fonticello-Carter Jones Park at 28th and Bainbridge streets in South Side.

Freewheeling // Jonathan Parham defies gravity on his skateboard as he gets a jump on a rail at Fonticello-Carter Jones Park at 28th and Bainbridge …

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017
Poet Nikki Giovanni infuses humor in her wide-ranging remarks last Friday at Virginia Union University, where she was the keynote speaker at a daylong conference on undergraduate research.

Poet Nikki Giovanni infuses humor in her wide-ranging remarks last Friday at Virginia Union University, where she was the keynote speaker at a daylong conference …

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017
The replica’s interior has seats and a Bible resting on the pulpit.

The replica’s interior has seats and a Bible resting on the pulpit.

Published on May 5, 2017
Eugene Mallory, left, and Raymond Mitchell, trustees at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Henrico County, show the replica they designed and made of “Brush Arbor,” the first structure built by the congregation at its start 150 years ago.

Eugene Mallory, left, and Raymond Mitchell, trustees at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Henrico County, show the replica they designed and made of “Brush Arbor,” …

Published on May 5, 2017
Despite the best efforts of volunteers, grass and weeds continue growing around grave markers at historic Evergreen Cemetery in the East End. Organizers are seeking more help clearing brush during the spring and summer growing seasons.

Despite the best efforts of volunteers, grass and weeds continue growing around grave markers at historic Evergreen Cemetery in the East End. Organizers are seeking …

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017
The Richmond Roughriders, in black and green, ride roughshod over the South Carolina Cowboys during last Saturday’s game at the Richmond Coliseum. The Roughriders won 92-0.

The Richmond Roughriders, in black and green, ride roughshod over the South Carolina Cowboys during last Saturday’s game at the Richmond Coliseum. The Roughriders won …

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017