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Published on January 13, 2018

Published on January 13, 2018


James Alcorn reveals the name of the winner in the drawing for the House of Delegates 94th District race. The chairman of the state Board of Elections, a Democrat, picked the name in a random drawing last Thursday as provided for by state law to break the tie between three-term incumbent Republican Delegate David E. Yancey and Democratic challenger Shelly Simonds. The win assured Republicans a 51-49 majority in the House after the Democrats picked up 15 seats in the Nov. 7 election.

James Alcorn reveals the name of the winner in the drawing for the House of Delegates 94th District race. The chairman of the state Board …

Published on January 13, 2018
Jesse Frierson is ensuring that the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP will have a strong, vocal presence at the General Assembly.

Jesse Frierson is ensuring that the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP will have a strong, vocal presence at the General Assembly.

Published on January 13, 2018

Published on January 13, 2018
New delegates Dawn M. Adams of Richmond and Hala S. Ayala of Woodbridge share a happy embrace. They are among the 34 female legislators — 28 in the House and six in the Senate — a record for the General Assembly.

New delegates Dawn M. Adams of Richmond and Hala S. Ayala of Woodbridge share a happy embrace. They are among the 34 female legislators — …

Published on January 13, 2018
Alexandria Delegate Charniele L. Herring joins members in taking the oath of office to begin a new term

Alexandria Delegate Charniele L. Herring joins members in taking the oath of office to begin a new term

Published on January 13, 2018
Fairfax Delegate Kathy Tran takes in the action on her first day as a legislator while her less than impressed baby, Elsie, naps.

Fairfax Delegate Kathy Tran takes in the action on her first day as a legislator while her less than impressed baby, Elsie, naps.

Published on January 13, 2018
Richmond Delegate Jeff M. Bourne applauds the start of the session.

Richmond Delegate Jeff M. Bourne applauds the start of the session.

Published on January 13, 2018
New Manassas Delegate Danica A. Roem, the state’s first openly transgender legislator, takes part in the Pledge of Allegiance.

New Manassas Delegate Danica A. Roem, the state’s first openly transgender legislator, takes part in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Published on January 13, 2018
Delegate Lamont Bagby, new chair of the 20-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, thoughtfully watches his colleagues.

Delegate Lamont Bagby, new chair of the 20-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, thoughtfully watches his colleagues.

Published on January 13, 2018
Virginia’s 40 senators start the new session with a standing ovation for Justin Fairfax, upper right, the soon-to-be lieutenant governor. He will be on the floor next week after he is inaugurated as the Senate’s presiding officer, replacing current Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, who moves up to governor.

Virginia’s 40 senators start the new session with a standing ovation for Justin Fairfax, upper right, the soon-to-be lieutenant governor. He will be on the …

Published on January 13, 2018
An emotional Maurice Tyler, founder of Coaches Against Violence Everywhere and organizer of Monday’s Redemption Rally, talks about the deplorable conditions in which public housing residents are forced to live.

An emotional Maurice Tyler, founder of Coaches Against Violence Everywhere and organizer of Monday’s Redemption Rally, talks about the deplorable conditions in which public housing …

Published on January 13, 2018
Kanya N. Nash thinks its fine that some Creighton Court residents have had a chance to stay at a hotel free of charge because the heat failed in their public housing units.

Kanya N. Nash thinks its fine that some Creighton Court residents have had a chance to stay at a hotel free of charge because the …

Published on January 13, 2018
Kelita Wooten, bottom right, paints the face of a youngster during the festivities that included speakers, workshops and children’s activities.

Kelita Wooten, bottom right, paints the face of a youngster during the festivities that included speakers, workshops and children’s activities.

Published on January 5, 2018
Author Ronnie Sidney, a licensed clinical social worker, displays one of his children’s books at the festival marketplace

Author Ronnie Sidney, a licensed clinical social worker, displays one of his children’s books at the festival marketplace

Published on January 5, 2018
Celebrating Kwanzaa // The festival included a procession of drummers and dancers led by Janine Bell, bottom left, founder and artistic director of the Elegba Folklore Society that produces the annual celebration.

Celebrating Kwanzaa // The festival included a procession of drummers and dancers led by Janine Bell, bottom left, founder and artistic director of the Elegba …

Published on January 5, 2018
Celebrating Kwanzaa // The community celebrated Kwanzaa at last Saturday’s 27th Annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival held at the Dewey Gottwald Center on the campus of the Science Museum of Virginia. Crystal Turner, right, participates in lighting the candles, each of which represents one of the seven principles celebrated by the holiday. The black candle in the middle represents Umoja, or unity, while the red candles represent Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujamaa (cooperative economics) and Kuumba (creativity) and the green candles represent Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Nia (purpose) and Imani (faith).

Celebrating Kwanzaa // The community celebrated Kwanzaa at last Saturday’s 27th Annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival held at the Dewey Gottwald Center on the campus …

Published on January 5, 2018
Holiday elegance // The Richmond Chapter of Continental Societies Inc. hosted its annual “Elegance in Black & White Gala” last Friday at a Downtown hotel. More than 200 people enjoyed the black tie dinner-dance and auction featuring entertainment by the Katz Band and comedian Micah “Bam-Bamm White.” From left, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, Continental President Nkechi George-Winkler, Vice President Beverly B. Davis and Dr. Ralph S. Northam, Virginia’s governor-elect, pause during the gala for a photo. The event raises money for the Continental’s annual programs, including winter coats for needy schoolchildren, dental screenings, Easter baskets for hospitalized children, scholarships for college-bound students and camp scholorships for inner-city youths.

Holiday elegance // The Richmond Chapter of Continental Societies Inc. hosted its annual “Elegance in Black & White Gala” last Friday at a Downtown hotel. …

Published on January 5, 2018
Icy waterfall in Bryan Park //

Icy waterfall in Bryan Park //

Published on January 5, 2018