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Moderator Roland S. Martin, left, takes a question from local radio host Clovia Lawrence during last Saturday’s Justice Summit at the Richmond Justice Center. Looking on are several of the summit’s nine panelists, Brian Moran, state secretary of public safety and homeland security; Valerie Boykin, director of the state Department of Juvenile Justice; and Harold W. Clarke, director of the state Department of Corrections.

Moderator Roland S. Martin, left, takes a question from local radio host Clovia Lawrence during last Saturday’s Justice Summit at the Richmond Justice Center. Looking …

Published on March 6, 2020

Published on March 6, 2020
Kim B. Gray beams as Viola O. Baskerville, a former city councilwoman and state official, leads applause Sunday for the first announced challenger to Mayor Levar M. Stoney. More than 125 people attended the 2nd District councilwoman’s official campaign launch.

Kim B. Gray beams as Viola O. Baskerville, a former city councilwoman and state official, leads applause Sunday for the first announced challenger to Mayor …

Published on March 6, 2020
Judge Cheek

Judge Cheek

Published on March 6, 2020
Judge Lambert

Judge Lambert

Published on March 6, 2020
Judge Cheek

Judge Cheek

Published on March 6, 2020
1 — The hilltop at 5th and Hospital streets that was part of the original Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves, 2 — The enlarged footprint of the cemetery that grew through the years and sprawled south of Hospital Street, 3 — The northern portion of the forgotten Potters Field, the post- Civil War name of the cemetery, 4 — The location of the colored Richmond Alms House where residents were buried (the site is part of Shockoe Hill Cemetery), 5 — The white Richmond Alms House, now an apartment building for the elderly, 6 — Shockoe Hill Cemetery, 7 — Hebrew Cemetery, a portion of which incorporates a small section of the Potters Field

1 — The hilltop at 5th and Hospital streets that was part of the original Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves, …

Published on March 6, 2020
Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is the vacant, graffiti-marked mechanic’s shop at 1305 N. 5th St. In the background is the Hebrew Cemetery and the former white Richmond Alms House that now holds apartments for seniors.

Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is …

Published on March 6, 2020
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders receives a warm welcome at his rally last Thursday at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center in North Side. He finished a distant second Tuesday in Virginia’s presidential primary.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders receives a warm welcome at his rally last Thursday at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center in North Side. He finished …

Published on March 6, 2020
Gov. Ralph S. Northam, center, explains the state’s preparations for the coronavirus during a news conference Wednesday at the Patrick Henry Building in Downtown with several state officials. There have been no confirmed cases of the virus in Virginia so far.

Gov. Ralph S. Northam, center, explains the state’s preparations for the coronavirus during a news conference Wednesday at the Patrick Henry Building in Downtown with …

Published on March 6, 2020
CIAA Commissioner Jacqueline McWilliams and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper are on the sidelines at the Spectrum Center during the tournament. The CIAA was celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

CIAA Commissioner Jacqueline McWilliams and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper are on the sidelines at the Spectrum Center during the tournament. The CIAA was celebrating …

Published on March 6, 2020
Musiq Soulchild turns it up during the women’s game halftime before an appreciative crowd of more than 8,000 fans at the Spectrum Center.

Musiq Soulchild turns it up during the women’s game halftime before an appreciative crowd of more than 8,000 fans at the Spectrum Center.

Published on March 6, 2020
Rapper Rapsody throws down a solid groove during halftime of the men’s final.

Rapper Rapsody throws down a solid groove during halftime of the men’s final.

Published on March 6, 2020
Virginia State University Woo Woos show off their moves during the tournament’s cheerleading competition.

Virginia State University Woo Woos show off their moves during the tournament’s cheerleading competition.

Published on March 6, 2020
The Virginia Union University Rah Rahs show off their moves during the tournament’s cheerleading competition.

The Virginia Union University Rah Rahs show off their moves during the tournament’s cheerleading competition.

Published on March 6, 2020
CIAA Tournament MVPs Robert Colon of Winston-Salem State

CIAA Tournament MVPs Robert Colon of Winston-Salem State

Published on March 6, 2020
Rams fans raise the roof at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., as the Winston-Salem State team pulls out a victory in the final minutes of the championship game.

Rams fans raise the roof at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., as the Winston-Salem State team pulls out a victory in the final minutes …

Published on March 6, 2020
After three years knocking on the door of a CIAA championship, Fayetteville State’s Lady Broncos finally win and celebrate after beating Bowie State 61-53 last Saturday.

After three years knocking on the door of a CIAA championship, Fayetteville State’s Lady Broncos finally win and celebrate after beating Bowie State 61-53 last …

Published on March 6, 2020
Seven new graduates of the Richmond Department of Emergency Communications’ 33rd Basic Dispatch Academy celebrate after a ceremony last Friday at the Richmond Police Training Academy. The new graduates are, from left, Stephanie Z. Franklin, Kyna Meadows, Joseph Kearns, Zakiya St. Dic, Woody Winborn, Safiyyah Muslima Bint Abdul Malik and Justin Fleming. They are flanked at left by Stephen M. Willoughby, director of the Department of Emergency Communications, and at right by Ortoria Hymons, the department’s acting training supervisor. The graduates began their training on Jan. 6 with classroom sessions on dispatch procedures, public safety terminology, handling difficult callers and active shooter situations and fires, and various policies and procedures. They practiced answering 911 emergency calls, rode along with Richmond Police officers and passed several tests to make it to graduation. Now they must complete hundreds of hours of on-the-job training before they can work independently taking 911 calls and dispatching help.

Seven new graduates of the Richmond Department of Emergency Communications’ 33rd Basic Dispatch Academy celebrate after a ceremony last Friday at the Richmond Police Training …

Published on March 6, 2020
First quarter moon

First quarter moon

Published on March 6, 2020