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Asked why they will no longer host a class reunion, Jane Crittenden Talley promptly replied, “We’re old and many of us — between 78-80 years old — have various ailments.” Planning a reunion is hard work and many on the committee have done it since 1972, beginning with their first reunion and hosting a celebration every five years after. The group’s last formal reunion is a happy and sad occasion, Mrs. Talley said, adding that the group will continue to gather informally for future celebrations.

Asked why they will no longer host a class reunion, Jane Crittenden Talley promptly replied, “We’re old and many of us — between 78-80 years …

Published on October 13, 2022
“Each year on Oct. 10, the Sacred Ground Project hosts a community gathering at the African Burial Ground to mark the date in 1800 when the great slave rebellion leader Gabriel was executed at the town gallows,” said Ana Edwards, founder and chair of the project. “We gather to honor Gabriel and all those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom, to celebrate more than 20 years of learning the history of this sacred ground and to rededicate ourselves to reclaiming and properly memorializing Shockoe Bottom once the epicenter of the U.S. domestic slave trade. This year we also are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality!”

“Each year on Oct. 10, the Sacred Ground Project hosts a community gathering at the African Burial Ground to mark the date in 1800 when …

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022
Maggie L. Walker High School’s 59 members of the Class of 1962 attended their final formal reunion on Saturday, Oct. 8, at “The Gathering Place/Around the Table,” an Ashland Soul Food restaurant. Joining the classmates were 47 guests. In this photo, class member Thomasina Haskins Mencer, of Baton Rouge, center, enjoyed conversation with her husband left, Ernest Mencer of Baton Rouge, and a classmate’s husband, Wilbert Talley of Richmond.

Maggie L. Walker High School’s 59 members of the Class of 1962 attended their final formal reunion on Saturday, Oct. 8, at “The Gathering Place/Around …

Published on October 13, 2022
Alphonzo Billups

Alphonzo Billups

Published on October 13, 2022
Trenton Cannon

Trenton Cannon

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Mr. Flowers

Mr. Flowers

Published on October 13, 2022
In the renovated Abner Clay Park in Historic Jackson Ward following the rededication and ribbon-cutting Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, the 3-year- old great-great-grandson of Mr. Clay, Oliver Clay Glasby, takes advantage of the spacious park just as his great-great- grandfather would want him to do.

In the renovated Abner Clay Park in Historic Jackson Ward following the rededication and ribbon-cutting Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, the 3-year- old great-great-grandson of Mr. …

Published on October 13, 2022
Members of Virginia State University’s Marching Band practice music and high-stepping routines before the school’s recent homecoming game. Taylor Whitehead is the interim band director for Virginia State University’s 120- member marching band, known as the “Trojan Explosion.”

Members of Virginia State University’s Marching Band practice music and high-stepping routines before the school’s recent homecoming game. Taylor Whitehead is the interim band director …

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022
The New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge connects Oct. 4 for a solo home run, his 62nd of the season, as Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff and umpire Randy Rosenberg watch in the first inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Arlington, Texas. With the home run, Judge set the AL record for home runs in a season, passing Roger Maris.

The New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge connects Oct. 4 for a solo home run, his 62nd of the season, as Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff …

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022
Da’Quan Felton

Da’Quan Felton

Published on October 13, 2022
Henry L. Marsh Elementary School students’ budding skills were captured on Oct. 4 during a Lobs & Lessons Afterschool program at the Peter Paul Development Center. Coaching them was Crystal Hernandez, a VCU senior intern, who is majoring in health, physical education and exercise science.

Henry L. Marsh Elementary School students’ budding skills were captured on Oct. 4 during a Lobs & Lessons Afterschool program at the Peter Paul Development …

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022
VUU’s Jada Byers scores a touchdown Oct. 8 in the Panthers’ win against Elizabeth City State.

VUU’s Jada Byers scores a touchdown Oct. 8 in the Panthers’ win against Elizabeth City State.

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022
Virginia State University’s “Trojan Explosion” Marching Band performs during its homecoming against Bowie State University on Oct. 8.

Virginia State University’s “Trojan Explosion” Marching Band performs during its homecoming against Bowie State University on Oct. 8.

Published on October 13, 2022