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Freshman Selina Sykes of Baltimore, center, receives a helping hand from her grandmother, Albertha Sykes, and her dad, Lee Sykes, as she moves into Virginia Commonwealth University’s Johnson Hall last Saturday. Parents, relatives and friends formed the line of movers at the West Franklin Street residence hall.

Freshman Selina Sykes of Baltimore, center, receives a helping hand from her grandmother, Albertha Sykes, and her dad, Lee Sykes, as she moves into Virginia …

Published on August 26, 2016
College classes have begun in the Richmond area, with thousands of freshmen joining the quest for degrees. Classes for nearly 32,000 students on Virginia Commonwealth University’s academic and medical campuses begin Thursday, Aug. 25. The university announced a record freshman class of 4,200 students, many of whom moved into campus residence halls last Friday and Saturday. Nearly 900 African-Americans are among the new students, representing 19 percent of the freshman class, according to VCU. Another 13 percent of freshmen are Asians and 9 percent are Latinos, the school reported. Overall, minorities represent about half of the freshman class, with nearly 90 percent Virginia residents, VCU stated. Classes also have started at the two other universities in the city. Virginia Union University welcomed more than 600 freshmen among the 1,800 mostly African-American students attending classes at its North Side campus. Separately, the University of Richmond reported enrolling about 800 freshmen — 28 percent of whom are students of color — beginning the fall session. Overall, the university reports nearly 2,900 students are enrolled at the West End campus.

College classes have begun in the Richmond area, with thousands of freshmen joining the quest for degrees. Classes for nearly 32,000 students on Virginia Commonwealth …

Published on August 26, 2016
Down home fun // Two-year-old Mali Bey creates bubbles and his own fun last Saturday at the Down Home Family Reunion at Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. Families came together to enjoy music, dance, stories, food and shopping at the annual event.

Down home fun // Two-year-old Mali Bey creates bubbles and his own fun last Saturday at the Down Home Family Reunion at Abner Clay Park …

Published on August 26, 2016
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Sen Mamie Locke

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016
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Dr Tsai

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016
Usain Bolt strikes his signature pose following his gold medal run in the men’s 200-meter Olympic competition in Rio de Janeiro.

Usain Bolt strikes his signature pose following his gold medal run in the men’s 200-meter Olympic competition in Rio de Janeiro.

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016
Claressa Shields enjoys the taste of victory after beating Nouchka Fontijn of the Netherlands to win gold and retain her middleweight title at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.

Claressa Shields enjoys the taste of victory after beating Nouchka Fontijn of the Netherlands to win gold and retain her middleweight title at the 2016 …

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016
George Wythe High School’s team practices Tuesday in preparation for this season’s matchups against opponents from larger schools in the Richmond area.

George Wythe High School’s team practices Tuesday in preparation for this season’s matchups against opponents from larger schools in the Richmond area.

Published on August 26, 2016
Huguenot High School’s varsity team now features several players who have moved up from the junior varsity squad.

Huguenot High School’s varsity team now features several players who have moved up from the junior varsity squad.

Published on August 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016