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Ella Robinson, 6, shows off her new style for her first day in first grade at Obama Elementary School.

Ella Robinson, 6, shows off her new style for her first day in first grade at Obama Elementary School.

Published on September 6, 2019
Coordinator of the event, Monique Brown, braids the hair of Nyla-Marie Outlaw, 6.

Coordinator of the event, Monique Brown, braids the hair of Nyla-Marie Outlaw, 6.

Published on September 6, 2019
At Cedar Street Baptist Church of God in the East End, youngsters were treated to a Barber and Beauty Day on Monday to get ready for school. A team of professional stylists and barbers worked with youngsters from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

At Cedar Street Baptist Church of God in the East End, youngsters were treated to a Barber and Beauty Day on Monday to get ready …

Published on September 6, 2019
Larry Christian helps his grandson, Makhi Peterson, 5, try on new sneakers at the event.

Larry Christian helps his grandson, Makhi Peterson, 5, try on new sneakers at the event.

Published on September 6, 2019
Hundreds of people line up outside the doors of Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church in Jackson Ward on Monday for the 14th Annual Labor Day New Shoes for Back to School program. Students in kindergarten through high school could pick out a pair of new shoes to start the school year.

Hundreds of people line up outside the doors of Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church in Jackson Ward on Monday for the 14th Annual Labor Day …

Published on September 6, 2019
Moth to a zinnia in East End

Moth to a zinnia in East End

Published on September 6, 2019
Kindergartner Alonna Smyre, 5, gives her mother, Shartisha White, a tearful goodbye Tuesday as she goes to school for the first time. Her mother said the youngster was excited about starting school at Westover Hills Elementary and claimed she wouldn’t be nervous. But once inside, the tears flowed and the hugs got tighter as she didn’t want her mom to leave.

Kindergartner Alonna Smyre, 5, gives her mother, Shartisha White, a tearful goodbye Tuesday as she goes to school for the first time. Her mother said …

Published on September 6, 2019
Teacher Abbie Radcliffe and her fourth-grade class at Westover Hills Elementary School line up to welcome Principal Allison El Koubi, Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras on the first day of school.

Teacher Abbie Radcliffe and her fourth-grade class at Westover Hills Elementary School line up to welcome Principal Allison El Koubi, Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney …

Published on September 6, 2019
Fifth-grader Akai Dupree Jr., 10, talks with Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras at Westover Hills Elementary School as classes start for the new academic year.

Fifth-grader Akai Dupree Jr., 10, talks with Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras at Westover Hills Elementary School as classes start for the new academic …

Published on September 6, 2019
Nehemiah Wright, 5, high fives the cougar mascot at John B. Cary Elementary School as he arrives Tuesday, eager to get the new school year started.

Nehemiah Wright, 5, high fives the cougar mascot at John B. Cary Elementary School as he arrives Tuesday, eager to get the new school year …

Published on September 6, 2019
Diamond McGhee was a majorette with the VUU Maroon Elegance twirlers for the last two years. She will see the band from a different vantage point in her new position as co-drum major.

Diamond McGhee was a majorette with the VUU Maroon Elegance twirlers for the last two years. She will see the band from a different vantage …

Published on September 6, 2019
Drum majors Diamond McGhee and Nathan James will be leading Virginia Union University’s 100-member Ambassadors of Sound Marching Band.

Drum majors Diamond McGhee and Nathan James will be leading Virginia Union University’s 100-member Ambassadors of Sound Marching Band.

Published on September 6, 2019
The VUU junior from Portsmouth leads a rehearsal last week, perfecting the moves and the sounds.

The VUU junior from Portsmouth leads a rehearsal last week, perfecting the moves and the sounds.

Published on September 6, 2019

Published on September 6, 2019

Published on September 6, 2019

Published on September 6, 2019

Published on September 6, 2019
A state historial marker outlining the history of the “First Africans in Virginia” stands near the seawall at the Fort Monroe National Historic Site. The area was known as Point Comfort in 1619 when the “20 and odd Negroes,” captured by the Portugese in Africa and then stolen by pirates on the English ship White Lion, were traded in Virginia for food and provisions. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

A state historial marker outlining the history of the “First Africans in Virginia” stands near the seawall at the Fort Monroe National Historic Site. The …

Published on August 30, 2019
An appreciative crowd at the Norfolk Scope. (photo by Randy Singleton)

An appreciative crowd at the Norfolk Scope. (photo by Randy Singleton)

Published on August 30, 2019
Saxophonists Paul Taylor, Vincent Ingala and Michael Lington of Sax to the Max rock the arena. (photo by Randy Singleton)

Saxophonists Paul Taylor, Vincent Ingala and Michael Lington of Sax to the Max rock the arena. (photo by Randy Singleton)

Published on August 30, 2019