Richmond Free Press May 19-21, 2022 edition

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‘Like every other day’ 10 lives lost on a trip to the store

By Carolyn Thompson and Matt Sedensky The Associated Press

BUFFALO, N.Y. They were caregivers and protectors and helpers, running an errand or doing a favor or finishing out a shift, when their paths crossed with a young man driven by racism and hatred and baseless conspiracy theories.

In a flash, the ordinariness of their day was broken at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, where in and around the supermarket’s aisles, a symbol of the mundane was transformed into a scene of mass murder.

Carts lay abandoned. Bodies littered the tile floor. Police radios crackled with calls for help.

Investigators will try, for days to come, to piece together the massacre that killed 10 people, all Black and apparently hunted for the color of their skin.

Those who loved them are left with their memories of the lost, who suffered death amid the simple task of buying groceries.

“These people were just shopping,” said Steve Carlson, 29, mourning his 72-year-old neighbor Katherine Massey, who checked in often, giving him gifts on his birthday and at Christmas, and pressing money into his hand when he helped with yard work. “They went to go get food to feed their families.”

One came from volunteering at a food bank.

Another had been tending to her husband at his nursing home. Most were in their 50s and beyond, and were destined for more, even if just the dinner they planned to make.

Shonnell Harris, a manager at the store, was stocking shelves when she heard the first of what she figured must have been more than 70 shots. She ran for the back door, stumbling a few times along the way. She wondered where her daughter, a grocery clerk, was, and went around to the front of the store.

She saw someone being shot, she said, and a man who looked like he was dressed for the Army.

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Wayne Jones, center left, accompanied by his aunt, JoAnn Daniels, center right, son Donell Jones, left, and daughter Kayla Jones, talks Monday during an interview about his mother, Celestine Chaney, who was killed at the shooting at a supermarket over the weekend in Buffalo, N.Y.

Homeless concerns persist despite efforts to assist people lacking shelter

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Photos by Carlos Bernate

New St. Philip’s rector envisions a more inclusive neighborhood ministry Following her recent installation as the 23rd rector of historic St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in North Side, the Rev. Marlene E. Forrest described the occasion as a “beautiful, spirit-filled service.”

Rev. Forrest’s installation at the church came nearly two years after she was named priest-in-charge of the 300-member congregation, the largest Black Episcopal congregation in Virginia. She succeeds Bishop Phoebe A. Roaf, who led the church for eight years until she was installed as bishop of West Tennessee in May 2019.

“I am grateful that after a bit more than two years at the church to be finally installed

and made kind of permanent,” said Rev. Forrest, who will lead the South’s oldest Black Episcopal church, which began operations in 1861, the same year the Civil War began.

Mindful of the strain placed on many religious institutions everywhere since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, Rev. Forrest expressed gratitude that St. Philip’s has returned to in-person services and activities.

“We are back to in-person services and hope to stay in person,” she said. “We believe in mutual ministry and doing church together. Our goal is to become more active in engagement and outreach to our neighbors and friends and provide help to those in need.”

Doorways, bus benches and even city sidewalks are once again sleeping pads for some unsheltered people in Richmond now that the inclement weather and COVID-19 shelters have shut down.

“This city treats stray animals better than people,” said Rhonda Sneed, co-founder and leader of one of the largest homeless relief programs in the area, Blessing Warriors.

Ms. Sneed, who has been on the go every day since 2013 bringing food, clothing, shoes, underwear and other necessities to those without housing, said the most dismaying part of her work is having to tell the people she and her 2,000-member

cadre of supporters serve that there is no place for them to lay their head.

Ms. Sneed is concerned about a potential spike in homeless numbers in Richmond this summer as the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority begins evictions for hundreds of families in arrears on rent. The spike will occur as the state prison system, after July, begins to release 4,500 inmates due to General Assembly-mandated changes in sentence calculations.

While a good portion of those families and individuals could end up bunking with family and friends, a substantial fraction might wind up on the streets, seeking a shelter that does not exist.

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Richmond area

By George Copeland Jr.

Living 2 years under

The counties of Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover are among the Virginia localities where COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have risen, as the spread and impact of the virus has increased throughout the Central Virginia area and statewide in recent weeks.

These changes were reported last week, with multiple localities in Metro Richmond reaching medium levels of community COVID levels, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The three levels of community COVID are determined by the number of people hospitalized due to the virus, new COVID-19 hospital admissions and the total number of new cases in a given area.

In response to these changes, local health officials have advised

COVID

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Ms. Sneed said she looked at the news coverage of the new skateboard park that the city just built in South Side and just wished there was the same commitment for the unsheltered.

“Why is it so hard to open a shelter where people can go year-round to spend the night?” she said. “I just don’t understand it.”

Fifth District City Councilwoman Stephanie A. Lynch, who has championed a yearround shelter through resolutions that council has passed, agrees with Ms. Sneed.

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Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations: • Thursday, May 19 and May 26, 4 to 7 p.m. – Broad Rock Sports Complex, 4899 Old Warwick Road.

• Wednesday, May 25, 9 a.m. to noon – East Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. Call the Richmond and Henrico COVID-19 Hotline at (804) 205-3501 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for more information on testing sites, or go online at vax.rchd.com.

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Richmond Ambulance Authority sounds funding alarm

By Jeremy Lazarus

A sea of red ink.

That is what the Richmond Ambulance Authority warns it is facing.

According to RAA budget documents, expenses are outstripping revenue, with no recovery in sight.

The result: The ability to maintain quality service is in jeopardy, even with the temporary fix City Hall has put in place for the new fiscal year that will begin July 1.

According to the documents, RAA is generating about $17 million to $20 million in revenue a year, including its $4 million subsidy from the city, but is having to spend $23 million to $25 mil-

lion to operate.

Over the next five years, RAA projects expenses rising as fast or faster than revenue, creating deficits of $6 million to $8 million a year.

The documents show the authority has been losing money but has been able to paper over deficits by tapping reserves. By tapping reserves again, the RAA projects breaking even in the upcoming 2022-23 fiscal year.

But that will exhaust the reserves, according to RAA. If its projections of revenue and expenses prove accurate, RAA will show an actual deficit of about $6 million in the 2023-24 fiscal year and will continue to do so in the years following, according to the documents.

While the documents do not say so, those deficits would be unsustainable, forcing cuts in personnel and reductions in service if the city does not double and potentially triple its subsidy.

RAA is a busy operation, with ambulance personnel reportedly responding to an average of 162 calls a day and performing an average of 113 transports a day.

Since its founding in 1991, RAA has ranked among the top ambulance providers in the country, earning accreditation and re-accreditation from the two top standards-setting organizations — one of the few emergency medical services agencies to be able to do so.

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Capturing the moment Malakai Sellers helps Melody Sellers try on his baseball cap during the 2022 Virginia State University Commencement ceremony last Saturday. The two were with family to see the graduation ceremony. Please see story, more photos B2.

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GRTC extends free fares As anticipated, free rides will continue on GRTC for another year, without any additional subsidy from Richmond taxpayers.

GRTC’s planned budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 includes $1 million to match a state grant that is supporting a no-fare operation, officials said.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney ignored requests to include that $1 million in the city’s new budget after his staff, led by Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders, insisted that GRTC had more than enough money from federal grants to cover that cost.

City Hall accepted the $8 million grant from the state last year on the condition a local matching funds would be provided. Advocates for bus riders raised concern when the mayor’s budget plan did not increase the subsidy to cover the initial $1 million.

The debate over whether to keep fares free after June 30, 2023, will restart next year when the local match rises to $3 million. If free fares survive, the debate will resume in 2024 when the local match would be $5 million.

Mayor Stoney and Mr. Saunders have said they hope to work with Chesterfield and Henrico counties as well as GRTC to keep fares free at least through June 30, 2025.

2 new RRHA board members Two Black businessmen have been tapped to fill vacant seats on the board of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

They are Eddie L. Jackson Jr., principal broker and owner of the Blue Whale Company. realty firm, and Harold Parker Jr., president and owner of Old Dominion Electrical Supply.

City Council’s Land Use, Housing and Transportation Committee, led by 1st District Councilman Andreas D. Addison, Tuesday recommended the appointments of Mr. Jackson and Mr. Parker to RRHA’s board.

The full council is expected to endorse that recommendation next week.

The committee still has two seats to fill, including one held by the current chair, Dr. Basil I. Gooden, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s director of state operations for rural development.

Dr. Gooden has indicated that he plans to step down as the chair and leave the board when his term expires in June.

VMFA names new curator of African Art The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has named Dr. Ndubuisi C. Ezeluomba as its new curator to efforts to “re-imagine” VMFA’s African Art collection.

Mr. Ezeluomba was the Françoise Billion Richardson Curator of African Art at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) from 2018 to 2022. He is returning to the Artur Ashe Boulevard museum, where he previously served Dr. Ezeluomba as the Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Research Specialist in African Art. “We are delighted to have Endy rejoining the curatorial team at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts,” said VMFA’s Director and CEO Alex Nyerges. “He will advance the vision for the museum’s renowned African art collection, an invaluable resource for Virginians who wish to learn more about African art and culture.”

Mr. Ezeluomba is charged with the development, interpretation and stewardship of VMFA’s African art collection. The collection contains more than 1,200 works of art, including ceramics, figures, masks, paintings, photographs, ritual objects and textiles from more than 100 cultures throughout the African continent.

VMFA’s new curator was raised in Benin City, Nigeria, where he initially trained as an artist. He earned a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Florida, Gainesville, and received the University’s Graduate School Doctoral Dissertation Award for “Olokun Shrines: Their Functions in the Culture of the Benin Speaking People of Southern Nigeria.”

Richmond student honored for efforts to end stigma about menstruation A Richmond student, who has led an effort to ensure all girls, no matter their income, have access to menstrual products, has been recognized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Pooja Mutharaj, a senior at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, has been named one of the four winners of the association’s National Honor Society Service Scholarship, with each Pooja Mutharaj receiving $10,625.

A city resident, Pooja and the three other students from across the country were selected from a pool of 10,000 applicants.

“I am so grateful for this recognition and for this opportunity to have a seat at the table with the students and educators currently creating the future,” Pooja stated after being notified of the award.

When she learned in 2019 that some girls lack access to such products, Pooja organized at the school a chapter of Period, an international group that seeks to end the stigma surrounding menstruation and that seeks to ensure availability for poor girls, according to the citation.

The chapter currently has 60 members.

Under her leadership, the school became one of the first to install dispensers with no-charge menstrual products.

In addition, along with leading the chapter in organizing community initiatives to collect and pass out products, Pooja and other chapter members joined adults in successfully lobbying the Virginia General Assembly to pass two bills in 2020 that mandate that public schools provide free menstrual products.

Pooja also co-founded another group, Teen Polytyx, to foster discussions among high school students about policy issues.

“We’re humbled to honor the powerful initiatives these students have organized to help their communities,” Ronn Nozoe, chief executive of the principals’ association. “We need passionate and forward-looking leaders like them who combine their quest for knowledge with service and advocacy for systematic change.”

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Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond

Richmond city workers lay asphalt across the pavement in the 4600 block of West Broad Street last Saturday. The re-pavement is one part of the City of Richmond’s Streetscape project, which began in April and is estimated to be completed by the fall of 2023. Planned changes include improved sidewalk accessibility for wheelchair users, those with visual impairments and others, new greenery and street furniture and other additions and constructions aimed at pedestrian and traffic safety.

City cuts tax bills on vehicles 20 percent

By Jeremy Lazarus

The value of used vehicles has soared, but the rising prices will have far less impact on the yearly tax that Richmond residents are required to pay on their cars and trucks.

With City Council’s approval, Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s administration has essentially agreed to cut personal property tax bills 20 percent to help offset the increase in vehicle values.

The city’s action is expected to save residents a collective $8 million, the administration estimates, based on the current tax rate of $3.70 per $100 of value.

For example, the city’s action will shave $111 from the tax bill on a primary personal vehicle valued at $15,000.

Richmond’s action follows the lead of Henrico County, which temporarily cut its personal property tax rate by 52 cents to $2.98 per $100 of value in a bid to save its vehicle owners $20 million.

Richmond vehicle owners this week should start seeing for themselves what the impact of the Stoney administration’s action will have on their personal finances.

The Finance Department said the bills have been mailed.

Taxes on vehicles in the city are due Monday, June 6, and mailed payments

postmarked by that date will avoid penalties and interest for late payment, the administration has stated.

Unlike Henrico and Chesterfield County, the city has not extended the payment deadline.

The bills also are supposed to be available and payable online, but City Hall makes it virtually impossible to see them.

An owner already must know the internal city account number for their vehicle and the tax bill number to find the amount due.

The city does not allow owners to use easier to find information, such as license plate and vehicle identification numbers.

City spokeswoman Petula Burks said that residents can obtain their account and bill numbers by calling the city’s 311 customer service line to obtain the information, but she could not explain why the city has made it difficult to get the information without making extra calls.

According to the Finance Department, owners are finding out that a combination of factors is causing their used vehicle to go up in value, rather than losing value as has been typical in the past.

The reason is that vehicle demand is outstripping supply, the department stated, due to a combination of factors, including supply chain interruptions, extremely low interest rates on car loans and large

purchases by commercial fleets.

For owners, that imbalance in supply and demand was expected to raise tax bills. But along with that change, a longstanding state contribution to localities to reduce the tax charged on vehicles is not stretching as far.

The state contribution has not changed in more than 20 years, and with the increase in vehicle values, is projected to cover 30 percent of the value, the lowest level since being implemented.

To prevent tax sticker shock, Richmond is issuing tax bills as if the state payment would cover 50 percent of the potential tax.

As an example, if your car is worth $18,000, the gross tax would be $666, based on the $3.70 per $100 tax rate. Without the city’s action, the state contribution of 30 percent would reduce the tax to $466.20, a savings of $199.80.

However, the city’s decision to pretend that the state contribution would cover 50 percent of the tax means the owner’s tax payment on that vehicle would drop to $333, providing an additional savings of $133.20 and a total savings of $333.

The Finance Department already has applied the reductions on qualifying vehicles, meaning owners will receive the bottom-line tax bill for a qualifying personal vehicle, the administration has stated.

VSU’s new academic building scheduled for 2024 opening

By Ronald E. Carrington

Virginia State University students studying the Harlem Renaissance, American history or trends in education will soon do so in an expansive new academic building that the university promises to provide “transformational academic experiences.

When breaking ground on the $120million academic building last month, VSU leaders said the Alfred W. Harris Academic Commons, named for a founder of the university, will be the largest building ever constructed on the 140-year-old campus. Scheduled for completion in 2024, it will replace the soon-to-be demolished Daniels Gymnasium.

The new 174,000 square foot, three-story building that will feature a curved glass façade on the Ettrick campus, north end, will be easily recognizable to students, alumni and visitors. Harris Hall, an academic building for the humanities, was demolished earlier this year.

The new structure also will include a swimming pool, gymnasium, theater, and exhibition gallery.

The building also replaces Daniels Gymnasium, which was home to the men’s and women’s basketball teams until the

university opened its 6,000-seat MultiPurpose Center in 2016.

The university’s master plan calls for building new athletic fields and outdoor basketball courts where Daniels Gym currently stands.

“We are thrilled about the greater academic experiences that will happen in our new building,” said VSU President Makola Abdullah, such as a destination for interdisciplinary collaboration and group study.

The Commonwealth of Virginia will pay for the construction with funds allocated by the General Assembly.

The building is named for Alfred W. Harris, a Black attorney and delegate in the General Assembly, who sponsored a bill in 1882 to charter Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, which later became Virginia State College.

The Ettrick-based HBCU was renamed Virginia State College for Negroes in 1930, and Virginia State College in 1946.

The school attained university status in 1979.

“The new Alfred W. Harris Academic Commons building will be the epitome of the vision of our founder and its namesake as it will offer a place of transformation

for our students,” Dr. Abdullah said.

The university, which currently enrolls 4,300 students, plans to build or renovate several other buildings and change campus infrastructure in the next 10 years. Among them is an initiative to close off University Avenue, a road that cuts through the center of campus, into a pedestrian walkway.

According to the administration, the primary driver for this street closure is pedestrian safety in the academic core of campus.

VSU’s master plan, approved by the board of visitors and updated when needed, recommends building a 30,000-square-foot addition to Johnston Memorial Library, a leadership building along Boisseau Street, an outdoor performance stage and amphitheater and a second academic building nearby.

VSU’s master plan also calls for the construction of a walking bridge across Petersburg’s Appomattox River, renovating up to one dozen campus buildings, building an urban agricultural cooperative extension center near the Multi-Purpose Center, and adding 500 dormitory beds.

In the fall of 2021 VSU grew by nearly 300 students. This enrollment growth reverses three years of student reduction.

Protest and wedding march About 3,000 protesters, including Helen Vu and her wedding party from the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, rallied in support of abortion access in Monroe Park and marched through the streets in downtown Richmond last Saturday.

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Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears wants Supreme Court to limit race-based admissions Free Press staff, wire reports

Virginia’s Black lieutenant governor and the state Conference of the NAACP are sharply divided over affirmative action in higher education admissions.

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears has joined North Carolina’s Black lieutenant governor, Mark Robinson, in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out its 2003 decision allowing public and private universities to consider race during admission evaluations.

In cases expected to be heard in the fall, the two elected officials filed a brief supporting Asian students who are suing Harvard University over admission practices that the Asian students claim limit their admissions to enable allegedly less qualified Black and Latino students to enroll, an allegation Harvard has denied.

According to the brief from the lieutenant governors, racial preferences are anti-American and violate the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause that bars discrimination on any basis.

The state NAACP, though, claims that the two lieutenant governors are seeking to “roll back access to education for

people of color” in asking the court to overturn the Grutter v.

Bollinger decision “that allows public and private universities to consider race during admissions evaluation” that allows “more diverse and inclusive student bodies.”

The NAACP stated that the two political leaders are ignoring the history of racial discrimination that kept Black people from educational opportunities and argues that overturning the landmark case roll back admission of Black students to miniscule 1950s levels in schools that are not among the cadre of historically Black colleges and universities.

“We take serious issue that with politicians elected to represent all members of their state invoking the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to publicly align with those whom Dr. King would vehemently condemn,” stated Dr. Amy Tillerson-Brown, chair of the state NAACP’s Education Commission.

“Any American who values racial equity or opportunity,” Dr. Tillerson-Brown continued, “should not allow themselves to be used as pawns in the larger game of white supremacy.”

The cases are being watched closely because of the huge implications for college admissions and other uses of racial preferences.

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“Like a nightmare,” Ms. Harris told The Buffalo News, shaken but grateful to have found her daughter safe.

The grisly scene was broadcast online by the gunman, a video notable not just for the cold-bloodedness of the killings, but how fast they unfolded. In the deafening rat-a-tat of gunfire, 10 voices were silenced, their stories left for others to recite.

Of a woman whose niece swore she was “the apple of God’s eye.” Of a longtime policeman who became a guard at the store and whose son knew he died a hero. Of an ace baker who’d give you the shirt off her back.

Garnell Whitfield Jr., whose 86-year-old mother Ruth Whitfield was killed in the attack, said she had come to Tops after her daily ritual of visiting her husband of 68 years in his nursing home. In so many ways, for so many years, Mr. Whitfield said his mother had devoted her life to those she loved.

“That day was like every other day for my mom,” he said Monday as he pondered how to break the news to his father.

Heyward Patterson, a 67-year-old deacon at State Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, was similarly doing the things he’d long been

known for. He had just come from helping at his church’s soup kitchen and now was at Tops, volunteering in the community jitney service that shuttles people without a ride to and from the store.

Pastor Russell Bell of the Tabernacle Church said he believed Mr. Patterson had been loading someone’s groceries into his trunk when the shots took him down.

“Anywhere he was, he was encouraging people to be the best that they could be,” Pastor Bell said.

As customers arrived at Tops ahead of the shooting, their purpose was clear.

Roberta Drury, 32, was in search of something for dinner. Andre Mackneil, 53, came to pick up a cake for his son’s third birthday. Celestine Chaney, 65, needed some shortcake to go with the strawberries she sliced.

For some in the store, it was likely a trip of necessity, to fill an emptied fridge or get a missing ingredient. For Ms. Chaney, though, it was more than some stubborn chore. Stores were her passion.

Her 48-year-old son, Wayne Jones, said he’d typically take his mother shopping each week, stopping at grocery store after grocery store in search of the best deals, with the occasional stop for a hot dog or at McDonald’s.

“We’d hit four or five stores looking for a deal,” he laughed even as his face was wet with tears.

On Saturday, it was Ms. Chaney’s older sister, JoAnn Daniels, 74, who accompanied her shopping, and the two sisters made a meandering trip through Tops’ aisles. Ms. Chaney knew she needed shortcakes, but flitting around the store, she decided she wanted to make shrimp salad, too, giggling with her sister as they filled the cart. She surveyed the roast beef and complained about the price of rolls before taking interest in chicken legs.

“You done?” she finally asked her sister, who said she was.

Pops suddenly ricocheted. The sisters thought they were firecrackers, but others started running. They went to follow, but Ms. Chaney was knocked down. Ms. Daniels said she reached to help, but her sister said she was fine.

“I’m coming,” Ms. Daniels said her sister assured. She thought Ms. Chaney was behind her.

It would be hours before she learned the truth, when her nephew saw the video of the shooting: Her baby sister, who had survived breast cancer and three surgeries for aneurysms, died on a trip to the grocery store.

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for programs to help reduce homelessness, including creation of an emergency fund to help families at risk of losing their homes cover some bills, though the approved $1 million fund is just 20 percent of the $5 million she recommended.

She has yet to succeed in her separate effort to get the city to use some of its federal funding to create a local rental subsidy voucher program to supplement the rent of low-income residents.

In her view, Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s administration has shown a “lack of urgency” in preparing for a potential spike in homelessness this summer.

She projects that several hundred public housing residents could face eviction and that others will lose housing due to rising costs of rents and the inflation surge is making it hard for some to pay their bills.

Both the potential for increased evictions and the economic situation are “creating the perfect recipe for disaster for our most vulnerable residents,” said Ms. Lynch, a social worker who lobbies the General Assembly about issues related to housing needs.

Richmond is not overwhelmed by the homeless, as some cities are. Overall, a regional point-in-time count in January found 739 people who met the federal definition of being homeless, similar to the findings of counts conducted since 2013.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s administration is seeking to make strides.

Plans are underway to open a one-stop

housing resource center on the first floor of City Hall, and the city now has a homeless services liaison, with the council including funding in the new budget to hire a second person to assist Dianne Wilmore in that work.

The city also has in place a rapid rehousing program to assist people with a stream of revenue from work or from government programs, although rising housing costs have crimped the program.

Richmond also is pumping more money into a trust fund that supports developers seeking to build income-restricted homes and apartments.

And City Hall is in talks with two of its neighbors, Chesterfield and Henrico counties, about either purchasing or developing a regional shelter, using $11 million in federal dollars provided through the American Rescue Plan.

A major share of the homeless in this area are sheltered. Nearly a dozen different nonprofit organizations run temporary housing programs. Overall, just in the city, nearly 675 beds are in operation, ranging from short-term shelter beds to treatment programs for addicts and transitional housing where people are provided help to get on their feet.

The city financially supports most of the operations. Rather than operate public shelters, it relies on nonprofit partners organized into the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care to do so, and the city pumped federal CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Funds to shelters that nonprofits operated at hotels during

the pandemic.

And more housing is on the way. For example, Virginia Supportive Housing is finally preparing to launch the redevelopment of Richmond’s former nursing home on Cool Lane into 86 low-rent apartments for homeless people to add to its existing inventory of units for single and couple occupancy.

Also, Commonwealth Catholic Charities is now developing, with city support, a 75-bed year-round housing operation for the unsheltered, which is expected to open

by December.

However, Ms. Sneed said the CCC’s operation will allow individuals to stay for longer periods and is unlikely to have a full-blown temporary overnight shelter.

“It will just be another Home Again,” a Richmond nonprofit that offers longer stays to help people begin to turn their lives around, she said.

Even so, despite the growth of beds, Richmond remains short. Notably, 110 to 145 individuals who were unsheltered stayed nightly in a temporary winter shelter CCC operated for the city through mid-April at the Quality Inn in North Side.

That is far more than could fit in the shelter CCC is developing. And when the shelter closed most of those single adults were back on the street, Ms. Sneed said.

“We need a game plan and funding to support” creation of the kind of year-round shelter Ms. Sneed is seeking to see open, Ms. Lynch said. “The complacency about meeting this need is maddening.”

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RAA has been hit by a several problems, ranging from the pandemic to an increasing scarcity of people interested in emergency services work.

But the key problem, the documents indicate, is that payments from government insurance programs remain static amid rising costs.

And that has spelled trouble for RAA as a majority of people it transports are covered by Medicaid or Medicare, the documents show.

For example, RAA bills Medicaid about $10 million a year for patient transports but expects to collect only about $3.5 million, the documents show. Separately, RAA bills Medicare about $8 million a year, but collects only about $5 million, the documents show.

Overall, RAA bills about $25 million a

year for transports, but collects less than half, the documents indicate.

RAA also promises to respond to any emergency call but can only bill for service when it puts a patient in ambulance and carries them somewhere. In other words, of the 162 average daily calls, only 70 percent, or 113, are billable.

As part of creating the RAA, City Hall promised to provide a subsidy to the operation to enable it to respond to all calls.

But that subsidy, too, has stopped increasing. Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s administration cut the subsidy from $5 million to $4 million in the current fiscal year that ends June 30 and included only $4 million in subsidy in the new fiscal year that will begin July 1.

Under pressure from City Council, the administration agreed to buy 14 ambulances to enable the authority to free up about

$3.5 million, but that is a one-time fix that the administration stated would not be repeated.

Because this is just one-time money, RAA cannot use those funds to provide the kind of substantial pay raises that the Stoney administration will provide to police and firefighters. Nor will the one-time funds impact the imbalance between income and costs, according to RAA. Based on the current financial outlook, RAA essentially is telling the city that its operation will require a bigger subsidy to be sustainable.

Whether more money will be forthcoming remains a question mark.

Lincoln Saunders, the city’s chief administrative officer who serves on the RAA board, wants the ambulance operation to undergo an operational audit to determine if the operation’s financial health could be restored by other means.

COVID-19 cases continue to rise Continued from A1

greater caution for those in affected localities. The Richmond and Henrico Health District is recommending those who live, work or spend time in Henrico County to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, improve ventilation in their indoor spaces, and follow CDC guidelines when it comes to isolating or quarantining if sick or exposed to someone infected with COVID-19.

RHHD also is planning to increase the amount of COVID-19 testing events ahead of an expected increase in public demand, and continues to distribute and recommend at-home tests as a way to monitor potential infection.

“We understand that moving into a medium level may leave folks feeling frustrated or tired,” said Dr. Melissa A. Viray, acting director for RHHD, in a statement. “However, this is what we’ve been preparing for.”

“We have an opportunity to implement CDC guidance to minimize the worst impacts of a COVID surge while still functioning as a society.”

Health groups also recommend that those at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 take additional steps to protect themselves by wearing a mask, with the CDC advising them to talk to their health care providers about what health and safety precautions they should take.

For Henrico and Chesterfield, this rise represents the first time these localities have seen medium levels of community COVID-19 since the CDC implemented this system earlier this year. Case numbers statewide increased by 25 percent last week, while hospitalizations increased by 30 percent.

While the city of Richmond has seen low levels of community COVID-19 so far, the rise seen in its surrounding areas could have a knock-on effect for the city. RHHD officials believe it’s possible community levels could rise to medium in Richmond, given case increases seen recently. Nevertheless, they continue to stress the importance of health and safety guidelines in protecting the community and preventing COVID-19’s further spread during this time.

“If we stay up to date on COVID vaccinations and implement more prevention measures during times of increased transmission, we can protect our most vulnerable and maintain health care’s capacity to care for us,” Dr. Viray said.

Free COVID-19 vaccines Continued from A1 The Virginia Department of Health also has a list of COVID19 testing locations around the state at www.vdh.virginia.gov/ coronavirus/covid-19-testing/covid-19-testing-sites.

Want a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot?

The Richmond and Henrico health districts are offering free walk-up COVID-19 vaccines at the following locations: • Friday, May 20, 3 to 5 p.m. – Southwood Anniversary Celebration Event, Clarkson Road and Southwood Pkwy., Pfizer and Moderna; 25th Street, 1111 N. 25th St., Pfizer for those ages 12 and up and Moderna.

• Tuesday, May 24, 9 a.m. to noon – Henrico East Health Department, 1400 N Laburnum Ave., Pfizer for those ages 12 & up and Moderna; 3 to 5 p.m. – Whitcomb Anniversary Celebration, 2106 Deforrest St., Pfizer and Moderna.

• Wednesday, May 25, 9 a.m. to noon – Henrico West Health Department, 8600 Dixon Powers Dr., Pfizer for those ages 12 & up and Moderna; 2 to 4 p.m. – Mosby Anniversary Celebration, 1536 Coalter St., Pfizer and Moderna.

Children ages 5 to 17 may only receive the Pfizer vaccine. Vaccinations and booster shots are available for all eligible on a walk-in basis. People still may schedule an appointment online at vaccinate.virginia.gov or vax. rchd.com, or by calling (804) 205-3501 or (877) VAX-IN-VA (1-877-829-4682).

VaccineFinder.org and vaccines.gov also allow people to find nearby pharmacies and clinics that offer the COVID-19 vaccine and booster.

Those who are getting a booster shot should bring their vaccine card to confirm the date and type of vaccine received.

RHHD also offers at-home vaccinations by calling (804) 205-3501 to schedule appointments.

On Monday, the United States reached a million reported deaths from COVID-19, making the U.S. possibly the first country to cross this threshold, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Over six million deaths worldwide have been reported to have been caused by the virus so far.

U.S. residents are now able to place a third order of free COVID-19 tests, to be delivered by mail, by visiting COVIDTests.gov or calling 1-800-232-0233. Households are eligible for up to eight more tests through this service, with deliveries estimated to arrive within 48 hours of being ordered.

On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration The Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot to allow for children ages 5 to 11 to receive the vaccine.

The decision came after reports of strong immune responses during Pfizer’s clinical trial. Children within the age group are able to receive the booster shot five months after the primary, two-dose series has been administered.

A total of 3,301 new cases of COVID-19 were reported statewide Wednesday for the 24-hour period, contributing to an overall state total of 1,747,607 cases in Virginia since the pandemic’s outbreak. As of Wednesday, there have been 450,528 hospitalizations and 20,328 deaths statewide.

The state’s seven-day positivity rate rose to 14.8 percent on Wednesday. Last week, the positivity rate was 13.4 percent.

On Wednesday, state health officials reported that 73.5 percent of the state’s population has been fully vaccinated, while 82.1 percent have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

State data also showed that over three million people in Virginia have received booster shots or third doses of the vaccine.

Among those ages 5 to 11 in Virginia, 316,979 have received their first shots, accounting for 43.7 percent of the age group in the state, while 270,502 children, or 37.3 percent, are fully vaccinated and 619 children have received a third vaccine dose. As of Wednesday, fewer than 145,490 cases, 876 hospitalizations and 10 deaths have been recorded among children in the state.

State data also shows that African-Americans comprised 22.1 percent of cases statewide and 23.2 percent of deaths for which ethnic and racial data is available, while Latinos made up 11.7 percent of cases and 5.1 percent of deaths.

Reported COVID-19 data as of Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Cases Hospitalizations Deaths Richmond 46,608 1,100 514 Henrico County 68,244 1,464 935 Chesterfield County 76,177 1,432 761 Hanover County 22,591 643 286

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Children left behind In 2002, only about half of students in Richmond Public Schools rated as proficient in reading and math.

And that represented improvement from the even lower testing levels recorded prior to the launch of the state’s Standards of Learning Program in 1998.

Fast forward 20 years and four superintendents and little has changed. Let’s not forget that a global pandemic made education an even tougher task for educators and students.

So here we are, two decades into a new millennium filled with every technological advance imaginable and much of it being developed at innovation centers and universities in the Commonwealth. Electric vehicles. High-speed rails.

Vanity space flights. Mobile phones that tell you what you are thinking before you know what you’re thinking. Devices that talk to you whether you want them to or not.

Yet, despite such largesse, at least half, and likely even more, of students still are not achieving in the basic ingredients of education — reading, writing and basic math.

Results of last fall’s Virginia Growth Assessment testing by the state Department of Education show that Richmond’s third- through eighth-graders are reading only at a 35 percent proficiency level for their grade and reaching a 10 percent proficiency level in mathematics.

Is it any wonder that our statistics in other areas, including teen violence, are off the charts. If one does not find success in the classroom, then one can look for other ways to succeed, even if it earns only societal disapproval and punishment.

Current Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras and his team, in recognition of the situation, last summer won School Board approval to pour $65 million from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan into a threeyear campaign to boost reading success.

At this point, no data has been issued to let the school community and the broader community know if there has been even any initial progress. A Free Press inquiry about any signs of progress has gone unacknowledged and unanswered.

There already is concern that one element of this program, an extended-day operation that promoted extra reading help after the school day ended, is not functioning as well as envisioned.

Dr. Tracy Epp, RPS’ chief academic officer, told the School Board that boosting literacy and helping students make up for learning loss that occurred during the pandemic would be key elements of the programming.

First, the program is serving a fraction of students the city’s public schools. An October presentation on the program reported 1,381 students were enrolled at the 26 elementary schools or about one in 6 of the 8,450 students recorded as enrolled in the first through fifth grades.

In her October presentation, Dr. Tracy Epp, RPS’ chief academic officer, stated that parents of students who had fallen behind would be encouraged to have their children attend. But there is no evidence that the bulk of the students being served are those with significant learning loss.

The program was open to all, and enrollment, according to Dr. Epp, was closed after the initial round due to staffing issues.

RPS relies on three providers to run the extended-day enrichment program for elementary schools, which the approved 2021 plan envisioned as a major element of the initiative to close the learning gap in reading.

Heading the list is the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, which operates programs at 14 schools and enrolled 635 students, according to the presentation.

According to DPRCF’s website, the program it dubs “Out of School Time” does not include an academic element.

Instead, the program “offers youth the opportunity to engage in arts and crafts, music, dance, nature and the environment, games and sports,” the website information states. And there is nothing wrong with that. The arts and sports can ignite both student interest and spill over into academics.

But there is no information showing how DPRCF’s programming dovetails with the RPS literacy initiative.

And DPRCF lists a $120 fee to participate in its program, which could limit participation.

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is listed as serving 466 students at seven schools. The YMCA states on its website that it provides homework help, physical activities and a snack. A member of the YMCA staff said that the organization never promised to provide trained educators as staff for its program with Richmond.

And as happened earlier this week at one school, the YMCA has had to cancel the program due to not having sufficient staff. That can create problems for working parents who enrolled their children to have organized, healthy and safe activities and who must scramble to find an alternative.

Peter Paul Development Center, which is based in Church Hill, is operating five programs at the elementary schools in the East End and reports enrolling 280 students.

This is the only RPS partner that states on its website as having anything that resembles a program related to the literacy campaign. Peter Paul states that it is providing “academic instruction in alignment with Richmond Public Schools’ instructional day” as well “reading and math assistance, enrichment experiences, snacks, meals and transportation.”

At this point, we are left to hope that the literacy initiative and its after-school component are making a difference.

It is past time, for the sake of our children and our city’s future, that every child who attends our public schools leaves with the ability to read, write, add and subtract at least at a fifth-grade level.

It is time to end the practices of leaving half of our children without even the minimal skills needed to successfully navigate the world.

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Racial disparities in abortion rates Remember the old days when President Bill Clinton brought a temporary calm to the raging abortion debate by declaring the ultracontroversial procedure should be “safe, legal and rare?”

That was in 1992, when compromise still sounded like an achievable goal in Washington.

Trend lines already were showing abortion to be in a slow but persistent decline across major demographic groups, although not nearly fast enough to satisfy the politically potent anti-abortion movement.

Those were the days.

Today, the issue of abortion rights has taken on a new urgency with the recent leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that suggested the court would overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

If that’s how the decision comes down, which is expected by late June, one thing is certain: Women are likely to bear the biggest burden of its consequences—especially women of color.

Even though the abortion rate for Black women has

declined over the years on an almost parallel track with other women, they still get abortions at rates more than four times higher than their white counterparts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

There were 23.8 abortions

Clarence Page per 1,000 Black women in 2019, compared with 6.6 per 1,000 white women, according to the CDC. You don’t have to be a social scientist to figure out the bigger reasons for the disparity. Women of color often have limited access to health care, effective birth control and adequate sex education. If you are Black or Hispanic in a conservative state that already limits access to abortions, you are far more likely than a white person to have one.

Before we point fingers of shame and blame at the women, I think we need to know more about why they made the choice they made For low income women, particularly in communities of color, they are more likely to have had no other choice—and, contrary to what some cynics may say, it is not a “casual”

choice. CDC figures also show that Black women are more than three times as likely as white women to die of pregnancy complications.

Yet, when Justice Samuel Alito mentions race in his 98-page draft opinion, it is in reference to abortion rights supporters who are “motivated by a desire to suppress the size of the African American population.”

In that vein, he also cites an opinion written by Justice Clarence Thomas in the 2019 case Box v. Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky.

It is in the states’ “compelling interest in preventing abortion from becoming a tool of modern-day eugenics,” Thomas argued, referencing old racist movements to “improve” the country by reducing the nonwhite population.

He is not alone among Black Americans who have voiced that concern. When Roe was decided, polls showed Black people were less likely than white people to support abortion. Such civil rights leaders as Fannie Lou Hamer and Whitney Young denounced the procedure as a form of genocide.

Jesse Jackson called abortion “murder” in his early days of activism but later moderated his view along with numerous

Supreme Court wasn’t always a threat Almost 70 years ago this month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Brown v.

Board of Education, one of the most important in our history.

It was unanimous. And it was a glorious moment. Our highest court affirmed the constitutional promise of equality.

In Brown, the court rejected the “separate but equal” doctrine that some states used to justify legally enforced racial segregation in public schools.

But defenders of Jim Crow’s separate schools for Black and white children rallied to defend the racist system. Opposition was particularly strong in Virginia. One of the cases the court combined as it heard that Brown v. Board of Education had come out of Virginia. After they lost in court, state officials organized a campaign of “massive resistance” to the ruling.

The state legislature even rejected a local control option that would allow school districts to decide that Black and white students could attend schools together. But under the state’s massive resistance plan, public schools were closed to avoid complying with court orders to desegregate. The state even funded the establishment of private schools that were only open to white students. It took years, and more Supreme Court rulings in 1964 and 1968, for desegregation to take hold across the state.

But resistance did not end there.

When the federal government moved to deny charitable tax status to private “segregation academies,” many southern white evangelical leaders were outraged and began mobilizing to build political power. And build it they have.

After years of litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1982 that the federal government had the authority to

Ben Jealous revoke the charitable tax status of fundamentalist Bob Jones University over the school’s racially discriminatory policies.

That was an 8-1 ruling.

The one dissenter from the Bob Jones ruling was Justice William Rehnquist. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan nominated him to become Chief Justice. From that position, Rehnquist helped lead the Court in a harmful shift toward the Far Right.

Today, the long-term legal and political movement of the Far Right has delivered us a Supreme Court majority indifferent, if not hostile, to voting rights. We have a Supreme Court majority shaped by a movement that looks longingly back to the days when “states’ rights” to discriminate trumped the federal government’s ability to protect civil rights and address issues like education and poverty.

Today’s Supreme Court majority is on the verge of overturning the nearly 50-yearold ruling in Roe v. Wade. That will let states make criminals

out of people seeking abortions and the caregivers who serve them. We all know who will suffer the most: Vulnerable people of color, LGBTQ people, those without the time and money to find care far from their homes.

Roe is not the only precedent the far right-wing legal movement is planning to reverse.

And the Supreme Court is not the only place we are hearing echoes of massive resistance.

Vi r g i n i a ’s G o v. G l e n n Youngkin is building power by generating distrust and hostility toward public schools over teaching about racism. On the campaign trail last year, he embraced a dishonest far right scare campaign against “critical race theory.” When he took office, his first executive order was to ban “inherently divisive concepts” from public schools — shorthand for truth telling about our history and our present.

Across the country, far right-wing political groups are working overtime to mobilize fear and resentment as political weapons. They are running candidates to take over local school boards. They are passing laws to whitewash our past, restrict teaching, and shut down efforts to make our schools safe and welcoming places for all students. They want to divert public education funds into private religious schools and conservative homeschoolers.

We cannot allow them to win.

Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and Professor of the Practice at the University of

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other African Americans who gained prominence in Democratic Party circles.

One of the laws the Supreme Court justices are considering is a Mississippi law that makes most abortions illegal after 15 weeks of pregnancy, about two months earlier than Roe and later decisions allow.

Mississippi lawmakers last year rejected a bill that would have let mothers keep their Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth, up from the current two months.

Once again, we see in Mississippi a sad case of “right to life” advocates whose concern for the unborn appears to evaporate as soon as they’re born.

The likely result is to make abortion unsafe, illegal and even more tragic.

The writer is a syndicated columnist and senior member of the Chicago Tribune editorial board.

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If white supremacy is poison, ethnic studies is the antidote President Biden was uncharacteristically, but appropriately, angry and firm when he described white supremacy as “poison.” He spoke from Buffalo days after a putrid young white man, Payton S. Gendron, shot 13 people, killing ten. All but two of those he shot were Black, and all of those massacred were Black.

This young man carefully planned his massacre. He went to the Tops grocery store at least three times, choosing its location because it was in a Zip Code that was more than 75 percent Black. He planned more killings but eventually surrendered to white police officers who “begged” him to do so. If a Black man had shot up a store full of white people, he would not have been able to walk out of there. Instead of bargaining with him, someone would have shot him in the legs or the head.

Gendron’s parents bear some responsibility for his heinous act. His father, Paul Gendron, admitted to purchasing a gun for him. After Peyton was evaluated for mental health issues, his father allowed him to keep the weapon.

Pitbull Attorney Ben Crump ought to be filing a lawsuit against dad Gendron, the FBI, and others who enabled this lunatic to kill 10 Black people, too many of them Black women community stalwarts who were over 60 when they were massacred.

I don’t know much about Payton Gendron, but I know he never took an ethnic studies class. Instead, he was simmering in his ignorance, trolling the Internet for warped “replacement” theories. Had he lived in California, where an ethnic

studies class is a graduation requirement for community college students and those attending the 23 universities in the California State system, he might have been exposed to replacement realities.

Native American or American Indian people occupied this land that is now the United

States. They were “replaced” by white barbarians who stole their land, killed them, isolated them in reservations, took their children, attempted to indoctrinate them in boarding schools, and more.

If young Gendron had gone to a factually accurate page on the Internet, he might have learned that Black folks were

the majority in many Southern states until the early 20th century. According to blackpast. org, an historically accurate website, “enslaved people and their descendants had become the majority” of South Carolina’s population by 1708. It remained so until 1920, except for a brief time between 1790 and 1820. Racism and brutal treatment allowed white folks to replace them.

In particular, attacks on Black male voters repelled Black folks from a state where we built its economic foundation. According to black past. org, the 1876 Hamburg Massacre ended a period of Black political participation when Black elected officials were forcibly removed from their posts.”

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Gendron never had the benefit of ethnic studies classes.

He never ingested the antidote to the poison he embodies. In his 1905 Niagra Movement speech, W.E.B. DuBois said, “Either the United States will destroy ignorance, or ignorance will destroy the United States.”

Looks like ignorance is winning. The conservative columnist Max Boot wrote that “the Buffalo shooter’s views are mainstream on the right.

These are the folks who not only have not been exposed to Ethnic Studies but who actively resist learning about the truth. The Tucker Carlsons of the world revel in their ability to incite ignorance, encourage

domestic terrorists, and indulge in hateful views.

The FBI has always viewed Black activism as a threat to our national security, targeting Black activists from Marcus Garvey to Malcolm X to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr to the Black Panther Party with surveillance and Cointelpro sabotage. In the wake of the 2020 protests that took it to the streets, the so-called intelligence agency coined the term “Black identity extremists” and monitored, among others, Black Lives Matter activists.

Did they ever target, monitor, or investigate white supremacist extremists?

Payton Gendron might not have been allowed to purchase the guns that killed 10 Black

people if they had.

While President Biden forcefully described white supremacy as poison and said that “hate will not prevail,” he only talked in general terms about the antidote. This massacre provides President Biden with an opportunity to embrace Ethnic Studies and encourage it as an antidote to hate. Perhaps he might propose legislation similar to California’s that would promote ethnic studies and require it in federally funded colleges and universities. It’s time for our nation, drenched in racist poison, to consider the antidote.

Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at Cal State LA.

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Boston, Black men in basketball go hand in hand If anyone can do the impossible — make the Boston Celtics fans forget about the likes of legends such as Larry Bird — Jayson Tatum might be the guy, at least among younger rooters.

Down three games to two in the Eastern Conference semifinals against Milwaukee, and facing elimination, Tatum took over.

The 6-foot-8 former first round draft pick out of Duke University had 46 points and nine rebounds in leading Boston to a 108-95 win over the host Bucks in Game Six. Wearing No. 0, Tatum added 23 points and eight rebounds in the clinching 109-81 win on May 15 in Game Seven, sending the Celts into the Eastern finale against Miami.

Boston is a franchise of “firsts” regarding Black men.

The Celtics were the first in the NBA to start five Black players (Bill Russell, K.C. Jones, Sam Jones, Satch Sanders and Willie Naulls) on Dec. 26, 1964.

Boston was the first club with a Black league MVP (Russell, 1958) and first with a Black coach (Russell, 1966).

Now it is the first team with a coach, Ime Udoka, with both American-Nigerian citizenship. His father, Akwu Ibom, was born in Nigeria and later moved to the U.S. Coach Udoka, born in Portland, has played for the Nigerian National team in global competition.

Few franchises in any sport have a richer tradition. Boston has 37 former players in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Jayson Tatum is knocking at the door.

Golden State Warriors Coach: Steve Kerr Arena: Chase Center Championships: 1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018 (1947 and 1956 titles came when the franchise was in Philadelphia) How they got here: defeated Denver 4-1; Memphis 4-2 Top scorers in playoffs: Steph Curry 26.9; Klay Thompson 20.4; Jordan Poole 19.3 Local connection: In 1977, the Warriors drafted Richmonder Ray Epps in the fifth round out of Norfolk State. The 6-6 forward played the 1977-78 season with the Warriors. Epps starred locally at George Wythe High.

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Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum tries to get past Milwaukee Buck Wesley Matthews during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series on May 13 in Milwaukee.

St. Christopher’s Pulley is unguarded about choosing R-MC

By Fred Jeter

Keishawn Pulley Jr. watched from afar last season as Randolph-Macon College raced to the NCAA Division III basketball championship.

This coming season, he aims to be part of the show in Ashland.

Following a sparkling career at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond’s West End, the 6-foot-2 guard will soon join coach Josh Markel’s nationally acclaimed Yellow Jackets.

Pulley won’t have to put a lot of miles on his car since R-MC is just 19 miles north of St. Christopher’s.

He established a relationship with the school four years ago.

“Their (R-MC’s) coaching staff had been talking to me since my freshman year ... I felt a connection,” Pulley said.

R-MC went 35-1 this past season, while being led by the NCAA Player of the Year, senior guard Buzz Anthony.

“I’d like to fill Buzz’ shoes, even though I know they’re big shoes to fill,” Pulley said. “But I think I can do it over a period of years.”

Under St. Christopher’s Coach Hamill Jones, Pulley was the Prep League Co-Player of Year, along with 6-foot-9 Carter Lang of St. Anne’s-Belfield in Charlottesville.

A highly athletic guard, “KP” averaged 19 points, five rebounds, two steals and two assists, helping the Saints to a 16-9 record and to the Prep League tournament finals.

He shot 39 percent from three-point range, 64 percent from inside the arc (including a fair amount of dunks),

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Under St. Christopher’s Coach Hamill Jones, Keishawn Pulley was the Prep League Co-Player of Year, along with 6-foot-9 Carter Lang of St. Anne’s Belfield in Charlottesville. As a guard “KP,” averaged 19 points, five rebounds, two steals and two assists, helping the Saints to a 16-9 record and to the Prep League tournament finals.

and 78 percent at the foul line.

“Keishawn is a really good all-round player,” said Coach Jones. “He can shoot it, handle it ... he passes well and defends. Also, he just has a feel for the game.”

Pulley is the nephew of Stephen Lewis, the St. Christopher’s assistant coach and a former standout at

Henrico High School.

“Keishawn has been attending St. Christopher’s games since he was little,” Lewis said. “He came up rooting for St. Christopher’s stars like Alex Petrie and Nick Sherod.”

Pulley was set to be a St. Christopher’s varsity starter as a ninth-grader, but was unable to compete much due to an injury. He enjoyed a stellar sophomore season, but his junior year was wiped out by COVID-19.

There was no holding him back as a senior.

There is a long-standing R-MC/St. Chris connection, perhaps dating back to Carl Koenig, who starred at R-MC in the early 1960s and later became the St. Chris coach.

As a group, St. Christopher’s has been attending the R-MC summer team camps for several years.

“Keishawn has taken it as a challenge to help continue the success (at R-MC),” added Coach Jones.

The son of Shonda and Keishawn Sr. Pulley, “KP” grew up in Eastern Henrico County and went to John Rolfe Middle School before transferring to St. Chris as a ninth-grader.

Pulley’s middle school opponents included Alphonzo Billups (a VCU signee) at nearby Fairfield Middle. Billups helped send Varina High School to the State Class 5 title this past winter.

Pulley saw two R-MC games in person this past season and kept up with the rest through newspapers and social media.

Now it’s his turn to wear the lemon and black. Pulley wore No. 2 at St. Chris and already been assigned No. 3 at R-MC. The band wagon is rolling like never before in Ashland, and “KP” can’t wait to hop aboard.

Richmond’s striking past with Black baseball pitchers includes Satchel Paige, others Since integrated professional baseball arrived in Richmond, there has been a relative shortage of Black men on the pitching mound for the home team.

On the current Flying Squirrelsroster, Solomon Bates stands alone. The former eighth round draft pick out of Southern California has been outstanding, posting a 4-0 record with 0.98 earned run average and 22 strikeouts in 18.1 innings.

With that, let’s review Black Richmond pitchers over the decades — not necessarily the most productive for the Virginians/Braves/Squirrels, but definitely the most interesting, if not happy, endings. u To start our stroll down memory lane, let’s remember Al Downing, aka the “Little Lefty,” out of Trenton, N.J. Standing about 5-foot-9, Downing stood out for being short and being Black. He Al Downing was among the first Black pitchers in the New York Yankees’ organization and the very first prominent Black pitcher for Richmond.

At the time the Richmond Virginians were the Yankees’ AAA International League farm club at Parker field.

Downing was 9-13 for the “Vee’s” in 1962 and 3-2 in 1963. In 226 innings over the two campaigns, the southpaw fanned 244 batters.

He was soon elevated to the team’s parent in New York, and went on to post a 123-107 record with a 3.22 ERA in a career that continued to 1977. Downing was an American League All-Star in 1967 and led the AL in strikeouts in 1964.

Despite all that, Downing (now 80) is perhaps best remembered for what happened on April 8, 1974 in Atlanta.

Then with Los Angeles, the “Little Lefty” threw the pitch that the Braves’ Hank Aaron blasted for his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s record. u In 1969, an overflow crowd turned out at Parker Field for arguably the top attraction ever on The Boulevard —

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Satchel Paige.

There were unusual circumstances, for sure.

Wearing Richmond Braves’ No. 65 (matching his approximate age at the time), Satchel Paige Paige pitched an inning vs. parent Atlanta in a sold-out exhibition.

Paige induced Aaron into popping out to third but also gave up a bunt single to speedster Ralph Garr.

Later, Paige was quoted as saying “I can’t believe the Roadrunner (Garr) would bunt on the old man.”

At the time, Atlanta had hired Paige in a noble effort to have him qualify for the Major League pension. Five years of service are required for the pension, and Paige had spent most of his younger years in the Negro Leagues.

During his short stay in Richmond, Paige chose to stay at the Eggleston Hotel in Jackson Ward. u Rumors that Luis Tiant, aka “El Tiante,” pitched with a cigar in his mouth in Richmond are unconfirmed.

But it is true that one of the greatest pitchers to come out of Cuba hurled in five games for the R-Braves in 1971.

His teammates included Tommie Aaron and Dusty Baker.

Famous for puffing on Cuban cigars and for his baffling windup in which he turned toward his back to home plate before delivering, Tiant became a mound icon.

In a big-league career from 1964 to 1982, Tiant went 229-172 with 2,416 strikeouts. He was a three-time All-Star and two-time ERA leader.

Tiant was with Atlanta in 1971, on a rehab assignment in Richmond.

Strangely, Tiant’s five Richmond appearances are not backed up with any detailed statistics in the club’s record book. It’s as if his numbers disappeared, like smoke in the wind. u Wenty Ford will be remembered as among the few R-Braves who spoke with a distinct British accent. The right-

hander hailed from The Bahamas and had played more cricket than baseball as a child.

Ford pitched for Richmond in parts of 1973 (10-4 with 2.42 ERA) and 1975. In 1973 he was called up to parent Atlanta to pitch against San Francisco Hall of Famer Juan Marichal.

Ford went the distance, beating the Giants 10-4. He had two hits of his own vs. Marichal in his lone big-league victory.

Ford died at age 33 in an auto accident in Nassau. u No pitcher ever performed better in Richmond or put on a flashier show than Pascual Perez.

In 1982, the flamboyant right-hander went 5-0 with a 1.26 ERA and four complete games. That included a three-hit shutout on July 4, creating the newspaper lead “On the day we celebrate America, a Dominican stole the show.”

Ever the entertainer, Perez pulled out his “finger gun” to supposedly shoot opposing batters as they came to the plate, and checked runners on first by looking through his legs.

In Atlanta, Perez famously arrived for a game he was supposed to pitch after the game started. He had gotten lost driving on I-285 and didn’t know which exit to take for Fulton County Stadium.

Perez died in 2012 from a vicious beating he took in a Dominican hotel. u Donnie Moore was outstanding in relief for the R-Braves in 1982 and 1983. That was a springboard to the big leagues where he became the ninthinning closer for a series of teams.

He was enjoying his best season in 1986 with the California Angels, with 21 saves. It didn’t end well, however.

With the Angels leading Boston in AL finals, 3 games to 1, Moore was called from the bullpen to nail down the victory Donnie Moore and send California to the World Series.

He couldn’t hold the lead. Dave Henderson ripped a home run for Boston and the Red Sox went on to win the game, and go to the Series.

The saddest of endings were to come.

In 1989, Moore took his own life. He was 35 years old. u Juan Eichelberger deserves mention for his fastball, his name and his brains (a Cal-Berkely grad).

The powerful right-hander from Juan Eichelberger St. Louis played with the R-Braves in parts of the 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988 seasons. Before radar guns were used to gauge a pitcher’s speed, the pop of the mitt served that need. Few popped a mitt any louder than Eichelberger.

As for his name, Juan sounds Hispanic and Eichelberger, German. Asked about it, he once told a Richmond sports reporter “people don’t know what to think.”

Before coming to Richmond, Eichelberger threw a one-hitter for San Diego against the Chicago Cubs in 1982.

Putting his education and baseball knowledge to work, Eichelberger is the founder and director of the Baseball Science training program in San Diego. u Making Richmond’s All-Nickname team is southpaw Johnny “Blue Moon” Odom, who pitched for the Braves in 1976 on the downside of his career. He Blue Moon Odom retired in 1977.

Few hurlers came to the Boulevard with a much glossier resume. Odom had been a two-time All-Star and was part of the three World Series champions in Oakland.

But why “Blue Moon?” It seems that in third grade in Macon, Ga. a classmate said his face resembled the moon. The nickname stuck.

Dallas Mavericks Coach: Jason Kidd Arena: American Airlines Center Championship: 2011 How they got here: defeated Utah 4-2; Phoenix 4-3 Top scoreers: Luka Doncic 31.0; Kristapis Porzingis 23.7; Tim Hardaway 17.8 Local connection: Allan Bristow (Henrico High, Virginia Tech), played with the Mavs 1981-82 and 1982-83 seasons; Bristow averages 7.0 points in 1982 and shot 1982 percent at foul line.

Miami Heat Coach: Erik Spoelstra Arena: FTX Championships: 2006, 2012, 2013 How they got here: Defeated Atlanta 4-1; Philadelphia 4-2 Top scores: Jimmy Butler 28.7; Bam Adebayo 14.6; Tyler Herro 13.8 Local connection: Undrafted out of Virginia Union University, Terry Davis signed as a free agent with Miami and played the 1989-90 and 1990-91 seasons with Heat. Davis came to VUU from Halifax County.

Boston Celtics Coach: Ime Udoka Arena: TD Garden Championships: 17 (most recently 2008) How they got here: Defeated Brooklyn 4-0; Milwaukee 4-3 Top scorers: Jayson Tatum28.8; Jaylen Brown 22.5; Marcus Smart 15.4 Local connection: Richmonder Gerald Henderson (Huguenot High, VCU) played a large role as the top reserve guard for the Celtics’ 1981 and 1984 titles.

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Former Mills Godwin student leaps major hurdles to victory

Britton Wilson has made track and field history at the University of Arkansas.

The sophomore from Mills Godwin High in We s t e r n Henrico County became the first woman in SouthBritton Wilson eastern Conference annals to win both the 400 meters and 400-meter hurdles in the same championship meet during the SEC meet May 14-15.

Competing at Oxford, Miss., Wilson won the open 400 in 50.05 and the 400 hurdles in 53.75. Both are Razorbacks school records and the hurdles time is fastest in the world at this time.

Wilson, who won 10 State titles at Godwin, transferred to Arkansas after spending her freshman season at the University of Tennessee.

She is known for more than her speed on the field. With parents Vince and LeYuuani Wilson, she sang at the West End Assembly of God in its Glorious Christmas Nights performance.

Vince Wilson played basketball at VCU from 1987 to 1989.

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Richmond’s Teacher of the Year says students and their experiences motivate and inspire her It was a typical Friday at school for Kiara Thompson — until it wasn’t.

A science teacher at Thomas C. Boushall Middle School, Ms. Thompson was teaching her third block class two weeks ago when Richmond city and school officials, members of the local news media, her family and colleagues entered the classroom, announcing her selection as Teacher of the Year for Richmond Public Schools.

“I was very emotional as I was overcome with excitement and joy,” Ms. Thompson says in describing her reaction to the surprise announcement and visitors. “I’m so honored to represent RPS.” Inspired by her love for youths and the impact of her former teachers, Ms. Thompson’s educational career began in January 2017 at Boushall.

RPS was a particular focus for Ms. Thompson’s career, as she saw it as an opportunity to provide students a teacher that reflected them and their experiences.

As Ms. Thompson sees it, RPS students have validated her career choice by providing her daily motivation and inspiration. Her teaching philosophy focuses on building skills inside and outside the classroom, with strong teacher-student relationships central to her efforts in creating a space where students feel valued.

In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, Ms. Thompson’s teaching strategies adjusted to the new challenges that included virtual learning. She learned to use additional technology resources and expanded her educational skills. As virtual learning began, Ms. Thompson worked to provide some normalcy for students, using virtual labs to encourage experimentation and inquiry, and specialized projects to ensure collaboration

and literary-based activities to enable students to speak and write more often.

“Our youths face so much that could impact their performance and behavior,” Ms. Thompson says. “It is not our job to label students, but to determine how we can best meet their learning and social emotional needs.”

For those who are on the path to becoming teachers, Ms. Thompson encourages them to be open to new information that emerges throughout their career and to always prioritize their students. It’s sound advice, considering the source and the standard she has currently set for education in Richmond.

“As an aspiring teacher, you’re embarking on a critical journey as every career requires a teacher regardless of the field,” Ms. Thompson says. “As a teacher, you must be willing to continuously learn from colleagues and students.

Remain student-centered and allow them to be your motivation.”

Meet Richmond’s top teacher for 2022, Kiara Thompson: Occupation Science teacher at Boushall Middle School.

Latest accomplishment: 2022 Richmond Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

Date and place of birth: Jan. 8 in Henrico County.

Where I live now: Richmond.

Education: Bachelor’s in science and master ’s in public administration from Old Dominion University; post master’s certificate in educational leadership from Vi rg i n i a C o m m o n w e a l t h University.

Family: I was raised by my mother. I have two sisters and one brother. My fiancé and I are getting married in September.

I’ve been a teacher since: January 2017.

First teaching job: Boushall Middle School.

Reaction to top teacher award: I was very emotional as I was overcome with excitement and joy. I’m so honored to represent RPS. How I got the news: While teaching my third block students, I was surprised when Superintendent Jason Kamras, Rodney Robinson (an RPS administrator who was the 2019 National Teacher of the Year), Boushall’s Principal LaTonya Waller, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, and RPS board chairwoman Dr. Shonda Harris-Muhammad entered my classroom accompanied by my family, colleagues and the news media.

Why I became a teacher: I became a teacher because of my love for youths and the impact that teachers had on my life. I wanted to specifically teach in RPS in order to give my future students the opportunity to see themselves in me. My students are a constant reminder that I made the right career choice.

They motivate and inspire me daily.

My teaching philosophy: My teaching philosophy is to not only give my students the skills they need to succeed in the classroom, but those skills that also are needed to succeed in life. Relationship building is very important to create a safe space for my students where they feel valued.

Three teaching strategies I used to help students achieve their goals during virtual learning: During virtual learning it was important for me to give my students some sense of normalcy. I used virtual labs to ensure my students were exposed to various experiments and inquiry-based learning. I also gave my students project-based assessments where they were able to work collaboratively with their peers. These projects were based on the concept of claim evidence reasoning. Additionally, I embedded literacy-based activities to allow opportunities for my students to speak and write more.

Long-term changes in education as a result of the pandemic: One long-term result of the pandemic is the increased need for more mental health and social emotional supports in school. Another long-term result is the increase in the integration of technology in the classroom.

Technology now means: The access to technology has increased, which has given our students more academic and extracurricular-based opportunities. Technology skills are significant and transferrable to be applied in their daily lives.

My teaching style has changed since the COVID-19 pan-

demic: I had the opportunity to learn additional technology resources and have been able to successfully implement them during in-person learning this year.

Advice to aspiring teachers: As an aspiring teacher, you’re embarking on a critical journey because every career requires a teacher regardless of the field.

As a teacher, you must be willing to continuously learn from colleagues and students. Remain student-centered and allow them to be your motivation.

Role of parents/guardians in learning process: Parents and guardians play a pivotal role in the learning process by being supportive of the students and ensuring that they are engaging in learning at home as well.

Biggest challenge facing students today: Unfortunately, students endure trauma and experiences beyond their control that negatively impacts them.

How this challenge impacts schoolwork: The trauma impacts the student’s attendance, ability to focus when present, and behavior.

A good teacher is: Someone who self-reflects on their practices to determine what improvements can be made to benefit the student learning experience. Good teachers have empathy and want the best for their students both inside and outside the classroom. A good teacher builds positive relationships with his or her students.

A good student is: There is no such thing as a bad student. Our youths face so much that could impact their performance and behavior. It is not our job to label students, but to determine how we can best meet their learning and social emotional needs.

How I start the day: I start the day with coffee and music.

The three words that best describe me: Compassionate,

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determined and resilient.

Best late-night snack: I love sweets!

How I unwind: I unwind by getting my nails or hair done, as well as spending time with family and friends.

What I have learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about myself: I learned that I can do anything. The pandemic created an uncharted territory for educators everywhere. I learned several new skills and successfully taught an entire school year virtually.

Something I love to do that most people would never imagine: I love to watch “The Young and the Restless” soap opera.

A quote that I am most inspired by is: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”.

The top of my “to-do” list is: The top of my daily “to-do” list is to be positive.

The best thing my mother ever taught me: The best thing my mom taught me was how to be a strong Black woman. She did this by instilling core values in me and by always being my biggest supporter. She is the epitome of strength and I adore her so much.

The person who influenced me the most: My mother and grandmother are phenomenal women who have greatly contributed to me being the woman that I am today.

What I’m reading now: The “Mometrix Test Preparation” book for earth science. I am committed to lifelong learning and will be testing to add the earth science endorsement to my teaching license.

Next goal: My next goal is to be named Region 1 Teacher of the Year.

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homelessness and a rough upbringing in foster care to complete his undergraduate studies. Now Cheering family, friends and loved ones that he has earned his bachelor’s from VSU’s celebrated the achievements of Virginia State College of Agriculture, Mr. Jacobs will study University’s nearly 500 graduates on May 14 sustainability management in graduate school at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center. at New York’s Columbia University, where he Serving as head cheerleader was VSU Presi- was awarded a full scholarship dent Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, who applauded the “Kyle’s is a story of perseverance through graduates for their hard work and perseverance enormous life challenges and the power of a in reaching such an important milestone. transformational education experienced here at “With the help of our dedicated faculty, staff, Virginia State University,” said Dr. Abdullah. and students, we continue to position ourselves Dr. Khaalida Forbes, a minister, motivational as one of the best universities, period,” Dr. speaker and licensed clinical therapist, was the Abdullah said. commencement speaker. Dr. Forbes earned her During the emotionally charged event, ap- bachelor’s in sociology from VSU as well as proximately 425 bachelor’s degrees were awarded, two master’s in social work and divinity from Howard University. Dr. Forbes also earned her doctoral degree in ministry from United Theological Seminary.

“To the graduates and all of the family members who came from near and far, I want to honor you today and I want to applaud you today for every sacrifice that has ushered you to this very special moment in time,” Dr. Forbes said.

While congratulating the students for their hard work over the years, Dr. Forbes encouraged the students to look to their Proud family and friends of graduates express excitement during the Virginia State University spring commencement left and right and congratulate their fellow graduates with a ceremony at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center last Saturday. hug and to shout in unison, along with the conferral of 69 master’s and six “We made it!” doctoral degrees. Dr. Abdullah also conferred Dr. Forbes reminded the Class of 2022 that, honorary degrees to U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (12th having grown up in the most advanced technoDistrict-North Carolina), former VSU President logical development in human history, they have Dr. Keith T. Miller and Mr. Huron F. Winstead, a opportunities to reach wider audiences and to VSU Class of 1989 graduate and former member connect their communities with others. of the VSU Board of Visitors.

“You are the generation that will take technolAmong the graduating class, Dr. Abdullah ogy of today to new and dizzying dimensions,” recognized Kyle Jacobs, 24, who overcame she said. “And why? Because you were born

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Sarah Peebles is ecstatic after the hooding ceremony during VSU’s spring commencement last Saturday at VSU’s Multi-Purpose Center. Below, keynote speaker Dr. Khaalida Forbes and VSU President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. share a laugh during Virginia State University’s commencement.

for this.”

Dr. Abdullah presented several posthumous bachelor’s degrees to the family members of VSU students who died before completing their studies. Posthumous degrees were awarded to Anisa M. Sistare (marketing), Destiny K. Lyles (management), Ronal A. Worthy (management) and Daniel N. Wharton (computer engineering).

Kameron Gray, VSU’s Student Government Association president for the class of 2022, congratulated his fellow students and reminded them of their limitless possibilities.

“Virginia State University allows a safe haven for those that walk in their purpose,” Mr. Gray said. “Scholars, you have persevered and rose to the occasion to gracefully and fearlessly walk this stage.”

VCU graduates praised for their resolve to not lose focus during pandemic With graduates hailing from 43 countries and diverse cultural backgrounds, the sheer scale of accomplishment was immense during Virginia Commonwealth University’s graduation ceremony last Saturday.

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During graduation ceremonies last Satruday, keynote speaker and VCU alumna Charlotte Moss tells graduates to never lose the desire to help others with the skills they earned at VCU.

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Eryn Delaney beams as a stole marking her doctorate in philosophy is conferred during the VCU commencement at the Greater Richmond Convention Center last Saturday. Right, joyous graduates celebrate their hard-earned degrees during VCU’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony.

That delayed address proved to be a fitting send-off for the graduating class as Ms. Moss recounted her own long journey to VCU and her time as a student. She also spoke about how the two years since her planned speech had driven her toward a personal recalibration that now involves advocating for those who have suffered most from the impact of COVID-19. She encouraged the graduates to

VCU’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony drew thousands of excited family members and friends last Saturday to the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

continue rising to the pandemic’s challenge while remaining cognizant of the changed world around them. She also told them that as they pursue their own goals to never lose the desire to help others with the skills they earned at VCU. “The world needs you to create a better place, a place so great, we can’t even imagine it,” Ms. Moss said. “And now you have the tools to do it.”

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“The grace and care that you’ve shown for each other has been a model for people everywhere to follow. We saw through the pandemic many human responses — some of them good, and some were not so good. You’ve shown us the very best.”

Among the thousands of students, families and friends inside the Greater Richmond Convention Center was Samia Saleem, the ceremony’s student speaker who encouraged the graduates to never stop dreaming.

“The truth is that none of us knows what is truly destined for us, but deep down inside, there’s a voice that tells us to take the risk,” said Ms. Saleem, a psychology and chemistry major. “There’s a dream we see, where we imagine ourselves living the best life possible. Today, I encourage you to hold on to that dream, no matter how impossible it may seem.”

Recognition was given to VCU alumni, volunteers and MCV Alumni Association members Michele A. Romano and Donald J. Romano, who received the Edward A. Wayne

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LauraChioma Jones received the Board of Visitors Award for her achievements as a sculpture major who also minored in art history and psychology. As part of the award, Ms. Jones received a one-year scholarship equal to in-state tuition and fees.

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Ellalee Fountain Flowers dies at age 98

Ellalee Fountain Flowers, a former Virginia Union University and Richmond Public Schools educator, died on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Mrs. Flowers, who lived in Richmond, was 98.

She was born Nov. 16, 1923, the second of eight children to Hugh Lee Fountain and Mildred Woodson Fountain in Richmond.

Shortly after birth her mother contracted her name to “Ellalee.” She was born in the family home of her paternal grandparents, Mitchell Fountain and Ella Lee Fountain at 911 N. St. James St. in Jackson Ward.

Mrs. Flowers joined Ebenezer Baptist Church at an early age, where she was a member of the Girl Scouts. She graduated at age 15 in 1939 from Armstrong High School at the top of her class, and was selected Class Historian.

She then enrolled in Virginia State College for Negroes (now Virginia State University) in Ettrick, where she joined her older sister and best friend, Mildred.

Both were initiated into the Alpha Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in 1939 and 1941, respectively. Mrs. Flowers graduated at the top of her class in 1943 with a bachelor’s in business administration.

After graduation, she accepted a position in the president’s office of Southern Aid Life Insurance Company, the largest Black-owned insurance company in the South.

While working at Southern Aid, Mrs. Flowers enrolled in the master’s of edu-

of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and an active member of the Richmond Alumnae Chapter, in which she was chairwoman of its Habitat for Humanity and the Political Awareness committees. She also was a lifelong member of the NAACP, and served as the secretary for the Richmond Chapter.

From 1945 to 1979, she taught business courses at Maggie L. Walker High School, retiring as head of the Business Department. In addition, she taught night school for adults, and instructed elementary students whom she affectionately called her “little people.”

In 1979, she accepted a faculty position in the Sydney Lewis School of Business at Virginia Union University, from which she retired in 1987.

Mrs. Flowers was preceded in death by her husband. Surviving are her daughter, Jan; son, Gary; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott’s Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. A wake will take place Friday, May 20, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh Street, beginning at 6 p.m. for the Delta Sigma Theta Omega Omega Service, followed by the National Epicurean ritual at 7 p.m. Her funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21 at the church.

Interment Monday, May 23, at 1 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund in the name of Ellalee Fountain Flowers.

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Ellalee Fountain Flowers sits on the South Portico steps of the Virgnia State Capitol in 2018. She died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at home at age 98.

cation program a Columbia University in New York. Her coursework was completed in four summer sessions, all paid for by Commonwealth of Virginia, pursuant to the Dovell Act of 1935. Under the Dovell Act the tuition of Black students who sought terminal degrees was paid for out-of-state universities, rather than desegregate Virginia institutions. The Dovell Act lasted from 1935 to 1962. Mrs. Flowers graduated in 1947.

In 1950, she wed Stafford Alvin Flowers and to that union, Jan Yolette and Gary Lamont were born.

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The Buffalo native led St. Bonaventure to the “Most people can put both of their feet into NCAA Final Four in 1970 and was the NBA’s first one of my shoes,” said Lanier. overall draft pick (by Detroit) that same year.

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A memorial service in his honor is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Glorious Church of Christ, 1525 Jacquelin St. in the Randolph neighborhood, according to his brother, John H. Mitchell.

The family requests that in lieu of flowMr. Mitchell ers, memorial contributions be made to the John Mitchell Jr. Foundation, P.O. Box 7080, Richmond, Va. 23220.

Born in Richmond, Mr. Mitchell built his clothing design business in Charlotte, N.C., after graduating from Johnson C. Smith University. Along with dressing athletes, he also designed the uniforms for the NBA Charlotte Bobcats.

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City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Richmond Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. and the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the Second Floor of City Hall, located at 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, to consider the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 2022-145 To rezone the property known as 600 Decatur Street from the B-7 MixedUse Business District to the B-4 Central Business D i s t r i c t . T h e C i t y ’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates the future land use category for the subject property as Destination MixedUse. Primary Uses: Retail/office/personal service, multi-family residential, cultural, and open space. Secondary Uses: Institutional and government.

Ordinance No. 2022-146 To rezone the property known as 1200 Dinwiddie Avenue from the M-1 Light Industrial District to the B-7 Mixed-Use Business D i s t r i c t . T h e C i t y ’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates the future land use category for the subject property as Industrial Mixed-Use. Retail/office/personal service, multi-family residential, cultural, and open space. Secondary Uses: Institutional and government.

Ordinance No. 2022-147 To authorize the special use of the property known as 2516 East Leigh Street for the purpose of (i) an age-restricted multifamily dwelling containing up to 62 dwelling units and an accessory parking area and (ii) up to nine singlefamily attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. The City’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates the future land use category for the subject property as Community MixedUse. Primary Uses: Retail/office/personal service, multi-family residential, cultural, and open space. Secondary Uses: Single family houses, institutional, and government. The proposed density is approximately 57 units per acre.

Ordinance No. 2022-148 To authorize the special use of the property known as 3216 3rd Avenue for the purpose of four single-family detached dwellings, with off-street parking, upon certain terms and conditions.

The City’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates the future land use category for the subject property as Residential.

Primary Uses: Singlefamily houses, accessory dwelling units, and open space. Secondary Uses: Duplexes and small multi-family buildings (typically 3-10 units), institutional, and cultural.

The proposed density is approximately 18 units per acre.

Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so by following the instructions referenced in the June 13, 2022 Richmond City Council Formal meeting agenda. Copies of the full text of all ordinances are available by visiting the City Clerk’s page on the City’s Website at https:// www.rva.gov/office-cityclerk, and in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER DAVINA ELLIS, Plaintiff v.

WARRENT ELLIS, Defendant.

Case No.: CL22001399-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown appear here on or before the 1st day of July, 2022 at 9:00 AM, and protect his interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Law Office of Dorothy M. Eure, P.C. Dorothy M. Eure, Plaintiff’s Attorney VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER CESAR MEJIA, Plaintiff v.

GIRLES AVILA MATEO, Defendant.

Case No.: CL22001398-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown appear here on or before the 1st day of July, 2022 at 9:00 AM, and protect her interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Law Office of Dorothy M. Eure, P.C. Dorothy M. Eure, Plaintiff’s Attorney VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER FRANCISA BAKER, Plaintiff v.

JOSHUA SALLIE, Defendant.

Case No.: CL22001397-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown appear here on or before the 1st day of July, 2022 at 9:00 AM, and protect his interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Law Office of Dorothy M. Eure, P.C. Dorothy M. Eure, Plaintiff’s Attorney VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER TAVONYA WHITING-ELLIS, Plaintiff v.

ROBERT ELLIS, IV, Defendant.

Case No.: CL22-1034 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown appear here on or before the 27th day of June, 2022 at 9:00 AM, and protect his interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Law Office of Dorothy M. Eure, P.C. Dorothy M. Eure, Plaintiff’s Attorney VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER PATRICE EVANS, Plaintiff v.

TERRELL EVANS, Defendant.

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It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown appear here on or before the 27th day of June, 2022 at 9:00 AM, and protect his interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure, Esquire Law Office of Dorothy M. Eure, P.C. VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER NELSON ROQUE, JR., Plaintiff v.

ADRIANA LOPEZ PORTILLO, Defendant.

Case No.: CL22001268-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown appear here on or before the 27th day of June, 2022 at 9:00 AM, and protect her interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Law Office of Dorothy M. Eure, P.C. Dorothy M. Eure, Plaintiff’s Attorney VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HENRICO HUDA MOHAMMED ALI, Plaintiff v.

HAMID JAMAL HAMID, Defendant.

Case No.: CL21-7642 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony on the ground of that the parties have lived separate without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period of more than one (1) year.

It appearing by affidavit filed according to law that diligence has been used by or on behalf of the plaintiff to ascertain in what county or corporation the defendant is, without effect, and that his last known adress is 9016 Patterson Avenue, #10, Henrico, VA 23229, located in the County of Henrico, Virginia, it is therefore ORDERED, that the said defendant, Hamid Jamal Hamid, appear before this Court on or before June 20th 2022, and do what is necessary to protect his interests in this suit.

A Copy, Teste: HEIDI BARSHINGER, Clerk I ask for this: Richard M. Bing (VSB #18457) RICHARD M. BING, P.C. 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 300 Richmond, Virginia 23225 Telephone (804) 272-7900 Facsimile (804) 747-1921 rbing@binglawoffice.com

at 9:00 AM, and protect his interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Law Office of Dorothy M. Eure, P.C. Dorothy M. Eure, Plaintiff’s Attorney VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ADELAIDA LANZO, Plaintiff v.

JOEL CASTRO-ROMERO, Defendant.

Case No.: CL22001208-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown appear here on or before the 15th day of June, 2022 at 9:00 AM, and protect his interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: The Law Office of Dorothy M. Eure, P.C. Dorothy M. Eure, Plaintiff’s Attorney VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER DAWUD NUBIAN, Plaintiff v.

DIANE SIMMONS-BROWN, Defendant.

Case No.: CL22001198-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown appear here on or before the 15th day of June, 2022 at 9:00 AM, and protect her interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: The Law Office of Dorothy M. Eure, P.C. Dorothy M. Eure, Plaintiff’s Attorney VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667

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by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that PHYLLIS HOYLE BAILEY, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before JULY 14, 2022 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7949

Commission, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before JULY 14, 2022 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7949

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, ELAINE R. VAUGHAN, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL22-1249 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 6000 Laveta Drive, Tax Map Number C005-0891/034, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Elaine R. Vaughan, Kevin Wallace and Keith Wallace.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, ELAINE R. VAUGHAN, KEVIN WALLACE, and KEITH WALLACE, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action, and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that ELAINE R. VAUGHAN, KEVIN WALLACE, KEITH WALLACE, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before JULY 14, 2022 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7949

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ASTRID CHEVEZGONZALEZ, Plaintiff v.

JOSE GONZALEZ-MIXCO, Defendant.

Case No.: CL22001197-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown appear here on or before the 15th day of June, 2022

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v.

PHYLLIS HOYLE BAILEY, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL22-1668 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 616 South Pine Street, Tax Map Number W000-0161/014, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Phyllis Hoyle Bailey.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, PHYLLIS HOYLE BAILEY, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action, and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v.

L. BLAINE CARTER, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL22-1199 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2401 Floyd Avenue, Tax Map Number W000-1078/011, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, L. Blaine Carter.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, L. BLAINE CARTER, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to his last known address, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that CACH, LLC, an entity listed as inactive in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, which may be a creditor with an interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that L. BLAINE CARTER, CACH, LLC, an entity listed as inactive in the records of the Virginia State Corporation

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v.

FRANK M. MITCHELL, JR, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL22-1133 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1006 Faye Street, Tax Map Number C005-0690/012, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Frank M. Mitchell, Jr. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, FRANK M. MITCHELL, JR, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action, and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that FRANK M. MITCHELL, JR, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before JULY 14, 2022 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7949

ABC LICENSE Casta’s RVA LLC Trading as: Casta’s 700 E Main Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 The above establishment is applying to the Virginia D epartment of Alcoholic Beverage C ontrol (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Beer/ Wine/Mixed license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Neal Patel, Partner/Owner Date notice posted at establishment: 5/6/2022 NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www. abc.virginia.gov or (800) 552-3200.

RVA Rooftop LLC Trading as: Kabana Rooftop 700 E Main Street 20th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 The above establishment is applying to the Virginia D epartment of Alcoholic Beverage C ontrol (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Beer/ Wine/Mixed license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Neal Patel, Partner/Owner Date notice posted at establishment: 5/6/2022 NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www. abc.virginia.gov or (800) 552-3200.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS For Easement, Franchise, Privilege, Lease or Right Over, Under, Through, Upon and Across 8800 West Huguenot Road In the City of Richmond The City of Richmond is seeking bids for a non-exclusive easement over, under, through, upon, and across certain portions of the property located at 8800 West Huguenot Road for the laying, construction, operation, and maintenance of one or more lines of underground conduits and cables and all equipment, accessories, and appurtenances necessary in connection therewith to for the construction of new water capacity facilities and a SXPS VWDWLRQ E\ WKH &RXQW\ RI &KHVWHUÀHOG RQ D SRUWLRQ of Lewis G. Larus Park located at 8850 West Huguenot in accordance with a certain Right of Way Agreement, for a duration of 40 years, subject to certain responsibilities to be imposed by the Right of Way Agreement and subject further to all retained rights of the City of Richmond.

All bids for the easement hereby offered to be granted PXVW EH VXEPLWWHG LQ ZULWLQJ WR WKH &LW\ &OHUN·V RIÀFH E\ 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022. Bids will be presented WR WKH SUHVLGLQJ RIÀFHU RI WKH &RXQFLO RI WKH &LW\ RI Richmond on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in open session and then will be presented by the presiding RIÀFHU WR WKH &RXQFLO DQG EH GHDOW ZLWK DQG DFWHG XSRQ LQ the mode prescribed by law.

The City of Richmond expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred in connection with the advertisement of this ordinance in accordance with section 15.2-2101 of the Code of Virginia and shall post the bond required by the ordinance. $ FRS\ RI WKH IXOO WH[W RI WKH RUGLQDQFH LV RQ ÀOH LQ WKH &LW\ &OHUN·V 2IÀFH DQG WKH IXOO WH[W RI WKH RUGLQDQFH DQG 5LJKW of Way Agreement to be executed is available at: https://richmondva.legistar.com/LegislationDetail. aspx?ID=5552601&GUID=E365E026-76F3-482F-907B%) %$ '( 2SWLRQV 6HDUFK Please address any questions or bids to: Candice D. Reid, City Clerk City of Richmond (DVW %URDG 6WUHHW 6XLWH Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 646-7955

REQUEST FOR BIDS For Easement, Franchise, Privilege, Lease or Right Over, Under, Through, Upon and Across 8850 West Huguenot Road In the City of Richmond The City of Richmond is seeking bids for a non-exclusive easement over, under, through, upon, and across certain portions of the property located at 8850 West Huguenot Road for the laying, construction, operation, and maintenance of one or more lines of underground conduits and cables and all equipment, accessories, and appurtenances necessary in connection therewith to for the construction of new water capacity facilities and a SXPS VWDWLRQ E\ WKH &RXQW\ RI &KHVWHUÀHOG RQ D SRUWLRQ of Lewis G. Larus Park located at 8850 West Huguenot in accordance with a certain Right of Way Agreement, for a duration of 40 years, subject to certain responsibilities to be imposed by the Right of Way Agreement and subject further to all retained rights of the City of Richmond.

All bids for the easement hereby offered to be granted PXVW EH VXEPLWWHG LQ ZULWLQJ WR WKH &LW\ &OHUN·V RIÀFH by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022. Bids will be SUHVHQWHG WR WKH SUHVLGLQJ RIÀFHU RI WKH &RXQFLO RI WKH City of Richmond on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in open session and then will be presented by the SUHVLGLQJ RIÀFHU WR WKH &RXQFLO DQG EH GHDOW ZLWK DQG acted upon in the mode prescribed by law.

The City of Richmond expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred in connection with the advertisement of this ordinance in accordance with section 15.2-2101 of the Code of Virginia and shall post the bond required by the ordinance. $ FRS\ RI WKH IXOO WH[W RI WKH RUGLQDQFH LV RQ ÀOH LQ WKH &LW\ &OHUN·V 2IÀFH DQG WKH IXOO WH[W RI WKH RUGLQDQFH DQG Right of Way Agreement to be executed is available at: https://richmondva.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?

ID=5552601&GUID=E365E026-76F3-482F-907B%) %$ '( 2SWLRQV 6HDUFK Please address any questions or bids to: Candice D. Reid, City Clerk City of Richmond (DVW %URDG 6WUHHW 6XLWH Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 646-7955

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