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The crowd responds to Common during Saturday night’s performance, with many people rapping along with him. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press) Published on August 30, 2019	Rapper Common sets the vibe for a free concert enjoyed by several thousand fans Saturday night at the Hampton Coliseum as part of the four-day … Published on August 30, 2019	Tracy Richardson of Hampton looks at some of the marked gravesites at the Tucker Family Cemetery nestled in a residential area at 1 Sharon Court … Published on August 30, 2019
Water is poured from an animal horn during a traditional libation ceremony Saturday by representatives of various African nations. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press) Published on August 30, 2019	African chiefs lead a sunrise cleansing and African naming ceremony that drew hundreds to Buckroe Beach in Hampton. The solemn event, organized by Roots to … Published on August 30, 2019	African-American dancers, drummers and flag bearers parade at Fort Monroe on Saturday following more than two hours of speeches. (photo by Ava Reaves) Published on August 30, 2019
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, a grandson of slaves and the first African-American elected governor in the nation, autographs a placard for a guest … Published on August 30, 2019	Dr. Wilmer J. Leon III Published on August 30, 2019	Published on August 30, 2019
Cardi B delightedly accepts the Best Hip-Hop Video Award for “Money,” beating out a lineup of male competitors. Published on August 30, 2019	Lizzo gets into her medley before the audience at Monday’s awards show. Published on August 30, 2019	Lil Nas X shows off his awards, including the Song of the Year Award for “Old Town Road (remix).” Published on August 30, 2019
Missy ElliotT shows love for her Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for lifetime achievement on Monday backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards at the … Published on August 30, 2019	Published on August 30, 2019	Published on August 30, 2019
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