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Devon Chester says his leap of faith into a new laundry business was scary, but has had numerous rewards, including giving back to the community.

Devon Chester says his leap of faith into a new laundry business was scary, but has had numerous rewards, including giving back to the community.

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018
Raymond H. Boone Jr., left, Free Press vice president for new business development, accepts an honorary degree granted posthumously by Virginia Union University to his father, Raymond H. Boone Sr., the founder and late publisher of the Free Press. Presenting the degree are, center, Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, chair of the VUU Board of Trustees, and VUU President Hakim Lucas.

Raymond H. Boone Jr., left, Free Press vice president for new business development, accepts an honorary degree granted posthumously by Virginia Union University to his …

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018
Shaquille Robinson, right, shows off his new bachelor’s degree and his young son, Shaquille Jr., during the afternoon commencement on Mother’s Day.

Shaquille Robinson, right, shows off his new bachelor’s degree and his young son, Shaquille Jr., during the afternoon commencement on Mother’s Day.

Published on May 19, 2018
New graduates of Virginia State University help place each others’ hoods signifying their new degrees during commencement ceremonies Sunday at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center. Shaquille Robinson

New graduates of Virginia State University help place each others’ hoods signifying their new degrees during commencement ceremonies Sunday at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center. Shaquille …

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018
Actor Boris Kodjoe, a Virginia Commonwealth University alumnus and athletics hall of famer, receives an honorary degree after delivering the commencement speech during Saturday’s ceremony.

Actor Boris Kodjoe, a Virginia Commonwealth University alumnus and athletics hall of famer, receives an honorary degree after delivering the commencement speech during Saturday’s ceremony.

Published on May 19, 2018
Nursing school graduates throw handfuls of confetti and glitter in celebration after Virginia Commonwealth University announces their degrees are conferred during Saturday’s ceremony at the Richmond Coliseum.

Nursing school graduates throw handfuls of confetti and glitter in celebration after Virginia Commonwealth University announces their degrees are conferred during Saturday’s ceremony at the …

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018
Eighty-seven percent of African-Americans responding to the LifeWay research survey said they believe tithing should continue today, compared to 80 percent of white people.

Eighty-seven percent of African-Americans responding to the LifeWay research survey said they believe tithing should continue today, compared to 80 percent of white people.

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018
Randy N. Cooper, president and chief executive officer of Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union, proudly shows off to his wife, Shirley G. Cooper, a wall display at the credit union's Commerce Road branch celebrating its founders. Mrs. Cooper is president and chief executive officer of the Credit Union of Richmond.

Randy N. Cooper, president and chief executive officer of Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union, proudly shows off to his wife, Shirley G. Cooper, a wall …

Published on May 19, 2018
Mr. Kamras kneels to hug a student at the start of the school day.

Mr. Kamras kneels to hug a student at the start of the school day.

Published on May 19, 2018
Above, Superintendent Jason Kamras leads an early morning discussion with teachers and staff at Broad Rock Elementary School on Feb. 9, assuring the group that he will stay in the job until his contract ends in 2021. Later that morning.

Above, Superintendent Jason Kamras leads an early morning discussion with teachers and staff at Broad Rock Elementary School on Feb. 9, assuring the group that …

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018
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Rev. Barber

Published on May 19, 2018

Published on May 19, 2018
Christy Coleman and her colleagues on the Monument Avenue Commission expect to send recommendations about the future of the Confederate statues to Mayor Levar M. Stoney by the end of May.

Christy Coleman and her colleagues on the Monument Avenue Commission expect to send recommendations about the future of the Confederate statues to Mayor Levar M. …

Published on May 19, 2018