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Mr. Jackson

Mr. Jackson

Published on July 4, 2019
Mr. Agelasto

Mr. Agelasto

Published on July 4, 2019
Patrons try their luck Monday at the 700 gambling machines at Rosie’s Richmond Gaming Emporium in the 6800 block of Midlothian Turnpike.

Patrons try their luck Monday at the 700 gambling machines at Rosie’s Richmond Gaming Emporium in the 6800 block of Midlothian Turnpike.

Published on July 4, 2019
Richmond Department of Public Works employee Malik Mujahid installs one of the many new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs at the renamed thoroughfare’s intersection with Main Street following the official dedication ceremony. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Richmond Department of Public Works employee Malik Mujahid installs one of the many new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs at the renamed thoroughfare’s intersection with Main …

Published on June 28, 2019
A guest at the official dedication of Arthur Ashe Boulevard holds a water bottle and brochure about Arthur Ashe Jr., who is part of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s current exhibit, “Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality.” (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

A guest at the official dedication of Arthur Ashe Boulevard holds a water bottle and brochure about Arthur Ashe Jr., who is part of the …

Published on June 28, 2019
A member of the crowd cools herself with a souvenir fan in the morning heat at last Saturday’s unveiling ceremony. (Ava Reaves/Richmond Free Press)

A member of the crowd cools herself with a souvenir fan in the morning heat at last Saturday’s unveiling ceremony. (Ava Reaves/Richmond Free Press)

Published on June 28, 2019
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces Color Guard from Fort Lee present the colors during the ceremony. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces Color Guard from Fort Lee present the colors during the ceremony. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on June 28, 2019
Hundreds of people took photos, including selfies, with the new street signs. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Hundreds of people took photos, including selfies, with the new street signs. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Published on June 28, 2019
Members of the Elegba Folklore Society perform during the dedication ceremony, with founder Janine Bell explaining to the crowd how the sound of the drums open the road — the new Arthur Ashe Boulevard — “to let the people come forward.” (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Members of the Elegba Folklore Society perform during the dedication ceremony, with founder Janine Bell explaining to the crowd how the sound of the drums …

Published on June 28, 2019
12-year-old Yaa-Nailah Bell-Barber and her uncle, Brian Wright, collect some of the purple streamers launched at the unveiling ceremony. Yaa-Nailah wanted to keep some of the streamers as a souvenir of the historic day. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

12-year-old Yaa-Nailah Bell-Barber and her uncle, Brian Wright, collect some of the purple streamers launched at the unveiling ceremony. Yaa-Nailah wanted to keep some of …

Published on June 28, 2019
Richmond City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, 2nd District, pulls down the last curtain to unveil the new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs as Mr. Ashe’s nephew, David O. Harris Jr., left, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney watch. (Ava Reaves/Richmond Free Press)

Richmond City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, 2nd District, pulls down the last curtain to unveil the new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs as Mr. Ashe’s nephew, …

Published on June 28, 2019
Civil rights icon and Congressman John R. Lewis of Georgia offers a moving keynote address to mark the occasion. (Sandra Sellars)

Civil rights icon and Congressman John R. Lewis of Georgia offers a moving keynote address to mark the occasion. (Sandra Sellars)

Published on June 28, 2019
Butterfly and thistle in the West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Butterfly and thistle in the West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on June 28, 2019
New to the game/ Darien Threatts, 2, channels his inner Ashe during a tennis skills session for children last Saturday at Battery Park in North Side. Friends of Battery Park collaborated with several other groups to put on the celebration at the park’s Arthur Ashe Tennis Courts. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

New to the game/ Darien Threatts, 2, channels his inner Ashe during a tennis skills session for children last Saturday at Battery Park in North …

Published on June 28, 2019
Dr. Gail Christopher

Dr. Gail Christopher

Published on June 28, 2019
Members of the Ashe family at the dedication ceremony.

Members of the Ashe family at the dedication ceremony.

Published on June 28, 2019

Published on June 28, 2019

Published on June 28, 2019
Howie Kendrick

Howie Kendrick

Published on June 28, 2019
Jorge Palanco

Jorge Palanco

Published on June 28, 2019