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Bateau marker unveiled/Attendees salute the occasion, above, which include speakers state Sen. Jennifer McClellan and Delegate Betsy Carr, both of Richmond; Mayor Levar M. Stoney; Richmond City Council President Cynthia I. Newbille; Julie V. Langan, director of the state Department of Historic Resources; and Sandra Norman of the Virginia Department of Transportation. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Bateau marker unveiled/Attendees salute the occasion, above, which include speakers state Sen. Jennifer McClellan and Delegate Betsy Carr, both of Richmond; Mayor Levar M. Stoney; …

Published on October 18, 2019
Bateau marker unveiled/Dr. Arvat McLain and Dr. Harry Watkins unveil the state historical marker honoring the James River bateaumen last Saturday at 301 Virginia St. near the Kanawha Canal Turning Basin in Shockoe Slip. Long, flat-bottomed boats known as bateaux transported tobacco, coal and other goods between Richmond and points west from the 1770s through the mid-1800s. The bateaux often were piloted through the canal and along the James River by crews of free or enslaved African-Americans. Dr. McLain and Dr. Watkins, owners of a coffee and wine bar named “Bateau” on the canal walk, sponsored the sign. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Bateau marker unveiled/Dr. Arvat McLain and Dr. Harry Watkins unveil the state historical marker honoring the James River bateaumen last Saturday at 301 Virginia St. …

Published on October 18, 2019
Rocks typically covered by the rushing waters of the James River are now visible because of low water levels. This view of the river, taken Tuesday evening near the Manchester Bridge, is emblematic of the severe drought that has gripped much of Virginia in the past two months. The river has dropped below four feet in height and its flow is below normal, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, which monitors the James River. The rain last Sunday was welcome, but its impact had dissipated within two days, the USGS data show. More rain on Wednesday also provided relief, but experts indicate it will take regular rain to make up the deficit in moisture that has developed. Some areas of the state are reportedly seven inches below normal rainfall levels. Concerned about the river that is a main source of drinking water for the Richmond area, city and county public utility departments are urging area residents to take voluntary conservation efforts, including reducing watering lawns and washing vehicles.

Rocks typically covered by the rushing waters of the James River are now visible because of low water levels. This view of the river, taken …

Published on October 18, 2019
Kennedy Wright, 9, holds a sign protesting Columbus Day during a rally at the Columbus statue in Byrd Park on Monday. The protest, led by members of the Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op, also urged removal of the statue that is situated at the south end of Arthur Ashe Boulevard. The protest was on Monday, Oct. 14, which had been designated by Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor the contributions native people who were displaced and destroyed as a result of European invasion by people such as Christopher Columbus. The home school cooperative has a curriculum that emphasizes the black diaspora including Caribbean, Central and South/ North America’s indigenous peoples.(Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Kennedy Wright, 9, holds a sign protesting Columbus Day during a rally at the Columbus statue in Byrd Park on Monday. The protest, led by …

Published on October 18, 2019

Published on October 18, 2019
Mrs. Walker

Mrs. Walker

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Published on October 18, 2019

Published on October 18, 2019
Ms. Boone

Ms. Boone

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Jean P. Boone

Jean P. Boone

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Entertainer Queen Latifah engages the crowd of more than 1,000 people Tuesday as the host of the Women’s Achieve Summit at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Entertainer Queen Latifah engages the crowd of more than 1,000 people Tuesday as the host of the Women’s Achieve Summit at the Greater Richmond Convention …

Published on October 18, 2019
Naomi Osaka lifts high her winner’s trophy after defeating Ashleigh Barty of Australia in the women’s final at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on Oct. 6.

Naomi Osaka lifts high her winner’s trophy after defeating Ashleigh Barty of Australia in the women’s final at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing …

Published on October 18, 2019
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles shows off the five gold medals she won at the Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, making her the world’s most decorated gymnast with a cumulative 25 medals.

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles shows off the five gold medals she won at the Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, making her the world’s most …

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Enos Rotich

Enos Rotich

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Micah Kipruto

Micah Kipruto

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Eliud Kipchoge, an Olympic champion and world record holder from Kenya, runs on his way to history last Saturday in Vienna to become the first athlete to run a marathon in less than two hours. His historic run, in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds, will not count as a world record however. The INEOS 1:59 Challenge was set up for the attempt.

Eliud Kipchoge, an Olympic champion and world record holder from Kenya, runs on his way to history last Saturday in Vienna to become the first …

Published on October 18, 2019
Donavan Goode

Donavan Goode

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Published on October 18, 2019
Charles Hall IV, Tabyus Taylor and Jefferson Souza

Charles Hall IV, Tabyus Taylor and Jefferson Souza

Published on October 18, 2019

Published on October 18, 2019