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Richmond Slave Trail Commission, formed in 1998 by City Council to advocate for educating people about the enslaved and the city’s long and sordid history with slavery, no longer exists

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

The Richmond Slave Trail Commission – an advocacy group created by Richmond City Council to raise awareness of the role slavery played in the capital city’s history – is defunct.

Little apparent notice has gone to the governing body that

created it and appoints the membership.

“That’s horrible, horrible,” said former City Councilman Sa’ad El-Amin, who led the effort to create the commission in 1998 and served as its chair until he was forced to resign his council seat in 2003 amid legal woes.

Delegate Delores L. McQuinn, who has chaired the commis-

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sion since then, confirmed that the group has not met in at least two years and has no intention of meeting any time soon.

The commission is best known for creation of the Slave Trail that winds through South Side and Downtown; excavating the site of the notorious Lumpkin’s Jail slave trading post in Shockoe Bottom; and placement of the Slavery Reconciliation Statue on East Main Street near 14th Street.

Although there is no public record of City Council being given notice or approving the decision, Delegate McQuinn said Please turn to A4

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By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Former President Obama and other prominent Democrats are headed to Virginia in a bid to rally voters for the party’s candidate for governor, Terry McAuliffe.

The rush of help is coming as Republicans privately boast that GOP gubernatorial candidate and Donald Trump surrogate Glenn Youngkin is poised to lead the first Republican sweep of Virginia’s three top offices.

Polls indicate the race for governor is neck and neck heading toward the final stretch to Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

President Obama is scheduled to campaign in Richmond on Saturday, Oct. 23, nine days before the high-stakes election that could end the Democrats’ eight-year reign in the Please turn to A4

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Healthy habits Faith Walker helps her 2-year-old niece, Legacy, and daughter, Phoenix, 6, sanitize their hands at the Richmond Folk Festival on Brown’s Island last weekend.

Thousands of people attended the three-day cultural extravaganza, where people were asked to wear masks, use hand sanitizer and keep socially distanced to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Free COVID-19 vaccines and hand sanitizer stations were available at the site for festivalgoers during the weekend. Please see more festival photos, B2.

Kaine-Holton Area leaders talk about the next steps for Richmond in the post-Confederate monument era household

By George Copeland Jr.

The statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee may be gone from Monument Avenue, but the work to create a better Richmond continues.

That’s the consensus from local leaders and organizers as the Richmond community adjusts to a city without some of its most infamous features — the row of statues honoring vanquished traitors who took up arms against the United States in an effort to keep Black people in bondage.

The statues are now down, an effort spurred by changing public opinion and the wave of racial justice protests following the murder in May 2020 of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police.

Across a range of roles and experiences, people reaffirmed this period as a moment that cannot be wasted. And those invested in taking advantage of the energy generated around the statues’ removal have a number of ideas to move the city forward.

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For James E. “J.J.” Minor III, president of the Richmond Branch NAACP, this moment is one that calls for amplifying the voices and concerns of the underprivileged and overlooked by giving them a place in discussing Richmond’s past and future. This redress would extend not just to the AfricanAmerican community, but indigenous residents and other groups whose mistreatment has been left unresolved.

“I think there needs to be a balance of history,” Mr. Minor said. “I think once we have a balance of history, we can move in the right direction.”

Mr. Minor had several suggestions for what that rebalancing could look like, from the reshaping of the former Lee monument to how history is taught in schools to the possibility of reparations.

More ideas are likely to emerge from the Richmond NAACP’s efforts, as the group is planning “table talks” following the Nov. 2 Please turn to A4

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

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The pedestal remains where the Robert E. Lee statue stood.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine gave casino opponents a boost when he announced that he had voted against the proposed South Side gambling mecca.

But during a visit to City Hall last Friday, he disclosed that his wife, Anne B. Holton, a former Richmond judge, past state secretary of education and former interim president of George Mason University, disagreed with him.

And she told him, “Honey, I’m canceling your vote on this one” by casting a “yes” vote in support of the planned $565 million casino, Sen. Kaine recounted.

Sen. Kaine said Ms. Holton was persuaded by the casino’s potential for bringing development and new jobs to that portion of the city.

Community Vaccination Center opens at Richmond Raceway

By George Copeland Jr.

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A long line stretches out the door of the Old Dominion Building at the Richmond Raceway on Tuesday, the first day for the reopened Community Vaccination Center where people can get booster shots or their first or second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

A reinstated mass vaccination clinic at Richmond Raceway on Laburnum Avenue got off to a busy, though rocky start this week, with officials promising a quick adjustment to accommodate the unexpected demand for shots.

Now called the Community Vaccination Center, the raceway clinic opened Tuesday and attracted nearly 400 people to the Old Dominion Building to receive protection from COVID-19, nearly double the anticipated turnout.

Officials acknowledged later that the clinic was not fully prepared for the surge of people who lined up to get

inoculated or receive booster shots on opening day.

The Henrico County-based CVC is one of nine similar sites VDH is establishing across the state to step up delivery of shots both to those who are not

vaccinated and those seeking booster shots.

These mass sites are designed to bolster the delivery of vaccines and existing disPlease turn to A4

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, Oct. 14, 1 to 3 p.m., Southwood Resource Center, 1742 Clarkson Road, Apt. B. • Tuesday, Oct. 19, 9 to 11 a.m., Second Baptist Church of South Richmond, 3300 Broad Rock Blvd., drive-thru testing.

• Wednesday, Oct. 20, 9 to 11 a.m., Eastern Henrico Recreation Center Pavilion, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. Appointments are not necessary, but can be made by calling

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School Board members introduce teacher collective bargaining resolution

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Is collective bargaining coming to Richmond Public Schools?

Three members of the Richmond School Board—Kenya J. Gibson, 3rd District; Stephanie M. Rizzi, 5th District; and Shonda Harris-Muhammed, 6th District—are leading the charge to make it happen.

With the backing of the Richmond Education Association, which represents teachers and other schools employees, the trio has introduced a resolution authorizing RPS employees to organize and bargain for a contract.

It is unclear whether the trio can find two other School Board members to back the idea and so craft a majority of the ninemember board to support it. The decision could come as soon as the next meeting Monday, Oct. 18, according to Ms. Gibson.

The Richmond initiative grows out of a change in state law that went into effect last May. The change authorizes governing units such as school boards or city councils to authorize employees to organize and negotiate with administrations for contracts.

The School Board is the first element of Richmond’s government to consider boosting employee clout laying out contract terms.

Currently, the REA can recommend contract terms, but the final contracts are solely within the power of the administration, now led by Superintendent Jason Kamras.

Mr. Kamras and his executive team have not signaled their view on collective bargaining, although Mr. Kamras has received kudos for consulting with the REA before issuing new contracts.

As presented, the resolution would allow the REA or some other entity to become the exclusive representative to bargain on contract terms if a majority of RPS employees approve that entity.

State law would still bar strikes. And with Virginia being a “right-to-work” state, employees could not be required to pay dues to support the REA or any other entity and could withdraw permission for dues to be paid from their salaries at any time.

However, if contract talks broke down, RPS and the employees’ representative would be required to go to mediation to seek a settlement. If mediation fails, they would have to submit their differences to an arbitration panel.

“We can use the new powers given to us by the state legislature to forge a forward-thinking example for the provision of public sector collective bargaining” in Virginia, Ms. Gibson, Ms. Rizzi and Ms. Harris-Muhammed wrote in announcing the introduction of their proposal in late September.

In their view, “This is common sense. A teacher’s working conditions are a student’s learning conditions. When educators have job security, they are better able to advocate on behalf of their students. It is far past time for public school workers to be able to better advocate for themselves, and in doing so, strengthen our public schools.”

During the public comment period at the Oct. 4 School Board meeting, advocates cheered the idea and urged the full board to adopt the plan.

Paige N. Ellwanger, an English-as-a-second-language teacher, expressed the views of many in telling the board that collective bargaining would end the “take it or leave it” approach that teachers now face with their contracts. Collective bargaining, she said, would provide a seat at the table so that the final contracts would be a win-win for everyone.

Teachers Anne Forrester and Stephen Straus said collective bargaining could reduce teacher burnout. Ms. Forrester said she and others are working 10-hour days and need at least an hour shorter workday that likely would be possible only if teachers could collectively negotiate contract terms with the administration.

Other speakers noted that the pandemic has eliminated planning periods and break times for teachers, including lunch, without any provision for compensation that a contract would require.

A preschool teacher said the school day has been extended without any negotiation, and she and others are now expected to work evenings after the school day has ended.

However, in the view of School Board member Jonathan M. Young, 4th District, that is no reason to go for the “nuclear option” of collective bargaining.

“The teachers are raising issues that need to be addressed,” Mr. Young said, in responding to a Free Press query and becoming the first to publicly speak against collective bargaining. “I agree with them that working conditions need to be improved, and I have been strongly supportive since coming on this board.”

But he said that the board can address the issues with policy and budget changes. Approving collective bargaining, in his view, would be akin to using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut when more appropriate tools are readily available.

“I think we can do better as a school district for our employees without it,” he said.

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This display of four panels tells the versity and two community committees story of African-Americans whose bodset up by VCU have considered how to ies were stolen from graves, used as Slices of life and scenes properly honor the remains that are now teaching tools for Richmond medical in custody of the state Department of Hisin Richmond students before the Civil War and then toric Resources. Dr. Peter Buckley, dean discarded in a nearby well. Location of panels: Outside of the VCU School of Medicine, called the display the the auditorium of the Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences latest effort by the school to recognize the humanity of Building, 1217 E. Marshall St., on the medical campus those involved and “to honor and demonstrate our respect of Virginia Commonwealth University. The bones of the for the lives of these ancestors.” The panels, from left to unidentified people were found in a long-capped well in right, present a timeline of events involving the remains 1994 during the construction of the building. The uni- from 1844 to 2019.

New programs at George Wythe and John Marshall aimed at boosting student achievement

By Ronald E. Carrington

George Wythe and John Marshall high schools are big winners of the Virginia Department of Education’s 21st century Community Learning Center grants.

George Wythe High School has received a $192,634 grant to establish the Bulldog Enrichment Academy Program, while John Marshall has received $198,000 for the Justice STEAM League.

Both programs are designed to provide students with enrichment activities and tutoring to complement regular academic programs and boost student achievement.

Spanish teacher and site director Brittany Flippen is leading the effort at John Marshall, where the grant runs through 2024, with an option to renew for three additional years.

The Justice STEAM League, aimed at ninth- and 10th-graders and all student athletes, focuses on science, technology, engineering and math plus art, and began on Monday.

“We anticipate 60 or more students to become more immersed and interested in STEM, while connecting STEM with real world application,” Ms. Flippen said about the before- and after-school program.

Justice STEAM League students will work with Capt. Barrington Irving’s Flying Classroom on a project that will challenge them to use math and science skills to help Capt. Irving select his next aircraft for Flying Classroom expeditions.

According to Ms. Flippen, the team will be working on the procurement and building of a Learjet while learning about the business aviation industry. They also will be exposed to financial literacy.

Capt. Irving “wants our team to go through the expedition of starting from the financing to see what that looks like, to the math, science and the art of designing and building a Learjet,” she said. “This will begin virtually with Capt. Irving and his crew providing instruction twice a week.”

In addition to instruction, students will

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George Wythe High School students Deanna Martinez, left, and Oran Christian, right, receive goodie bags filled with education tools after participating in an orientation Monday of the newly funded Bulldog Enrichmond Academy.

Standing behind the table are George Wythe parent participants, from left, Yakysha Langhorne, Tina Wooden and Rosemarie Edmonds.

go on field trips to aviation companies and have opportunities for internships.

One major program goal is to provide academic enhancement to improve student achievement as well as to increase student test scores on state assessments, officials said.

Teachers and parents recommended students to participate, including some with academic and behavioral concerns, that they believe would get the most out of the program. Students will receive before-school homework support, afterschool academic tutoring and enrichment activities.

The art part of the STEAM program includes cooking, gardening, social and emotional learning, art and music production, as well as a health and wellness series through a partnership with the Northside Family YMCA located next to John Marshall High School.

Ms. Flippen said the program also will conduct monthly family engagement events covering a variety of topics, such as financial literacy and connecting the school day to home.

Corrections Dr. Murry N. DePillars, the late dean of VCUarts, was a member of AfriCOBRA artists’ collective. However, he joined the organization in the late 1970s after its founding in 1968 in Chicago, according to his widow, Mary DePillars.

An article published in the Oct. 7-9 edition of the Free Press on the renaming of the VCUarts building on West Broad Street to honor Dr. DePillars incorrectly identified Dr. DePillars as a founding member of the collective.

The Free Press regrets the error.

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The 52-unit Randolph Apartments complex is located at 1901 Idlewood Ave. in the West End. An article published in the Sept. 30-Oct. 2 edition of the Free Press about the sale of five properties owned by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to a private company contained an incorrect address for the West End complex.

The Free Press regrets the error.

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New No. 2 at City Hall It’s official: J.E. Lincoln Saunders is now the chief administrative officer or No. 2 official at City Hall after Mayor Levar M. Stoney. Mr. Saunders, holding his year-old daughter, Story Hall-Saunders, and accompanied by his wife, Ashley Hall, is sworn in Tuesday by City Clerk Candice D. Reid, after City Council unanimously consented to the appointment by Mayor Stoney, holding the microphone. Mr. Saunders had been the acting CAO for nearly 11 months after his predecessor, Lenora Reid, suffered a stroke last year. In late August, Mayor Stoney announced Mr. Saunders as his choice to permanently fill the role after Ms. Reid formally retired. Mr. Saunders is to be paid nearly $200,000 a year. He has received mostly high marks since taking on the top administrative post that is essentially equivalent to city manager. He is the mayor’s most trusted confidante, having served as the mayor’s chief of staff during Mayor Stoney’s first four-year term.

Parents interested in participating in the program can contact Ms. Flippen at bflippen@rvaschools.net or (804) 482-0127.

At George Wythe High School in South Side, Lily Mirjahangiri is project site coordinator and Angela Moore is site director of the Bulldog Enrichment Academy.

“I am overjoyed to have this opportunity at George Wythe High School,” Ms. Moore told the Free Press.

The Bulldogs program is an expanded community learning center designed to assist economically disadvantaged students, English language learners and special education students in grades nine through 12.

“There will be 100 participants, 25 students from each grade level,” Ms. Mirjahangiri said at Monday afternoon’s kickoff of the three-year program.

George Wythe instructors will participate in the program that will take place 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

Mentoring and tutoring will be offered twice a month on Saturdays and virtual field trips are planned.

One major goal of the Bulldog Enrichment Academy is to improve academic achievement by increasing the on-time graduation rate by 5 percent each year of the program.

Tracy Epp, chief academic officer for Richmond Public Schools, reported to the School Board at its Oct. 4 meeting that between 2019-20 and 2020-21, George Wythe’s graduation rate increased by 11.4 percentage points from 50.2 percent to 61.6 percent.

With that, Ms. Mirjahangiri indicated the program will continue to support Wythe’s graduation rate by providing tutoring and academic achievement opportunities and activities for students. That also includes educational development opportunities for parents designed to complement their children’s work in math, English, social science and history.

Additionally, summer workshops and special events are planned during the grant period to support classes moving toward graduation.

According to Mrs. Moore and Ms. Mirjahangiri, Wythe’s Bulldogs Enrichment Academy will encourage student exploration into college culture; wellness and nutrition; career options and readiness.

It also will celebrate student successes and increase parental involvement while offering diverse activities, including technology night and bilingual support for Spanishspeaking students and parents.

“We want to bring positive light to George Wythe and how the people on the inside are working to bring relevant support for all of our students,” Ms. Mirjahangiri said.

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she assented to Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s request to have the commission folded into the Shockoe Alliance.

The mayor created the alliance two years ago to plan for the future of Shockoe Bottom, the city’s birthplace and later one of the largest centers of the slave trade before the Civil War. It has been listed on the national register of historic places since 1983.

The proposal that the alliance released in late summer would make that slavery history a centerpiece of the area’s future, including creation of a memorial park and museum-style pavilion at Lumpkin’s Jail, a place of horrors dubbed “the Devil’s HalfAcre” that ironically became the birthplace of Virginia Union University after the Civil War. The commission still exists on paper, according to records in the City Clerk’s Office, but was down to just two additional members when it essentially folded — the Rev. Benjamin P. Campbell, chair of GRTC’s board, and the Rev. Sylvester L. “Tee” Turner, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church.

In a meeting with the Free Press, Delegate McQuinn, Rev.

Campbell and Rev. Turner said their vision is to have City Council convert the commission into a foundation that would raise $100 million to $150 million to create a national slavery museum that would include the Lumpkin’s Jail site.

Richmond commissioned the Smith Group, a nationally recognized museum consulting organization, to conduct a feasibility study. The results are posted on the city’s website along with other information about the Shockoe plan at www.rva.gov under the “Planning Development Review” section.

The fact that there are only three members remaining on the Slave Trail Commission reflects the blockade that Delegate McQuinn imposed on new appointments with the support of Council President Cynthia I. Newbille, 7th District, who is listed as a member.

Dr. Newbille, who succeeded Delegate McQuinn on the council after she was elected to the General Assembly, did not respond to a request for comment.

However, the lack of new appointments was first noticed in 2009 and became more public in 2012 when Mr. El-Amin and the Richmond Branch NAACP began raising the issue of dwindling numbers. While the issue has been raised by others

since, no further appointments have been made.

To Mr. El-Amin, the commission’s decision to shut down represents a betrayal of its mission to be an advocate for Black history. He said he designed the commission to be a counterweight and advocate for educating people about the enslaved at a time when Confederate monuments dominated the city’s landscape.

Nine years ago, as he battled in court to halt Virginia Commonwealth University from continuing to park cars on Richmond’s first cemetery for enslaved and free Black people at 15th and Broad streets, Mr. El-Amin expressed concern that the commission was not leading the fight.

With the help of then Gov. Bob McDonnell and the state legislature, VCU gave up the site of the African Burial Ground, which is now in the commission’s hands.

But since the asphalt was removed, Mr. El-Amin noted Wednesday, the commission “has left (the site) as a cow pasture” rather than turning it into a proper memorial site for the enslaved.

He called the museum proposal a “pipe dream” and expressed hope that City Council would re-energize the commission by appointing new people “to carry out its original mission, which is to tell the story of our enslaved ancestors.”

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tribution initiatives with more accessible hours. The mass sites also offer all available vaccines for the initial series, booster shots and doses for the immunocompromised.

The state Health Department also announced this week that it is opening a Community Vaccination Center in Chesterfield County, at the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. The center will be in the former Big

Lots store.

Both the Richmond Raceway and Chesterfield County CVCs will be open 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Appointments are not required, but suggested by calling (877) VAX-IN-VA. Those seeking booster shots are asked to bring their vaccine card to confirm the date and type of vaccine already received.

The health department chose the raceway for the mass clinic

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the Richmond and Henrico COVID-19 Hotline at (804) 205-3501 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by registering online at https://bit.ly/RHHDCOVID. Testing will be offered while test supplies last.

COVID-19 testing also is available at various drug stores, clinics and urgent care centers throughout the area for people with and without health insurance. Several offer tests with no out-of-pocket costs.

A list of area COVID-19 testing sites is online at https://www. vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/richmond-and-henrico-areacovid-19-testing-sites/ 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: • Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Community Vaccination Center, Richmond Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

• Thursday, Oct. 14, 1 to 4:30 p.m. – Richmond Health District Cary Street Clinic, 400 E. Cary St., Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson; 2 to 4:30 p.m. – Anna Julia Cooper School, 2124 N. 29th St., Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson.

• Friday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to noon – Henrico West Health Department Clinic, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

• Tuesday, Oct. 19, 3 to 6 p.m. – Second Baptist Church of South Richmond, 3300 Broad Rock Blvd., Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

• Wednesday, Oct. 20, 9 to 10:45 a.m. – St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 9801 Fort King Road, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson; 1 to 4:30 p.m. – Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave., Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

• Thursday, Oct. 21, 1 to 4:30 p.m. – Richmond Health District Cary Street Clinic, 400 E. Cary St., Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

• Friday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to noon – Henrico West Health Department Clinic, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

Children ages 12 to 17 may only receive the Pfizer vaccine.

Appointments are required for booster shots by scheduling one online at vaccinate.virginia.gov or by calling (877) VAX-INVA (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.

The Chesterfield County Health District is offering vaccines and booster shots at the following locations: • Community Vaccination Center, Rockwood Shopping Center (in the former Big Lots store), 10161 Hull Street Road, Midlothian. The center is open 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday beginning Saturday, Oct. 16.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged by going to www.vaccines.gov or call (877) VAX-IN-VA. Those who are getting a booster shot should bring their vaccine card to confirm date and type of vaccine received.

The Virginia Department of Health reported on Wednesday 2,359 new positive cases of COVID-19 around the state during a 24-hour period, bringing the cumulative total to 897,978 cases statewide. There have been a total of 37,613 hospitalizations and 13,285 deaths. The state’s seven-day positivity rate was 7.6 percent. Last week, it was 8.3 percent.

Among the state’s population of children under age 12 who are not able to be vaccinated, roughly 162,000 cases, 1,100 hospitalizations and 14 deaths have been reported since the pandemic began.

On Wednesday, state health officials reported that 61.5 percent of the state’s population has been fully vaccinated, while 68.5 percent of the people have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Roughly 241,934 people have received booster shots or third doses of the vaccine.

State data also show that African-Americans comprised 22.7 percent of cases statewide and 24.9 percent of deaths for which ethnic and racial data is available, while Latinos made up 14.1 percent of cases and 6 percent of deaths.

Reported COVID-19 data as of Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

Cases Hospitalizations Deaths Richmond 23,382 921 331 Henrico County 33,522 1,234 701 Chesterfield County 38,523 1,143 524 Hanover County 11,397 364 190

as a familiar location. It served as the area’s initial mass clinic after the COVID-19 vaccine first received federal approval last December.

However, at Tuesday’s opening, it appeared much of the expected organization was missing or overlooked, a surprising oversight for the Virginia Department of Health and its contractor, AshBabbit-IEM. Only about 250 people were expected at the opening, VDH spokeswoman Cindy Clayton said. Instead, 391 people came.

For Charles Montague Sr. of Henrico, the experience of getting his COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday was very different from his previous vaccine experiences at the raceway.

He said he was surprised to find no direction to reach the site on Tuesday. He also was disappointed at the limited arrangements for parking, most

notably handicapped spaces.

Long lines and longer waiting periods were the norm Tuesday, with an average wait of 45 minutes. Some people waited an hour or more for a shot, despite the line snaking outside the building in a continuing drizzle.

Mr. Montague said he waited two hours to get the Pfizer booster, but he said he accepted the delay given what he saw as the honest effort of the workers to deal with the large turnout.

“It could’ve gone better but, you know, the folks did the best they could,” Mr. Montague said.

“They’re out there working and doing the job, doing the best they could.”

Ms. Clayton said adjustments are already underway to better respond to the public.

“Everybody’s going to get what they need. We’re not going to turn people away,” Ms.

Clayton said. “We definitely want to get the word out that we’re here. We want folks to be vaccinated.”

The CVC is just the first step of the VDH’s efforts in the region. Officials said planning is underway for mobile sites.

Dr. Danny T.K. Avula, director of the Richmond and Henrico health districts and coordinator of vaccine distribution statewide, said this is all part of a strategy to build greater vaccine coverage across Virginia.

Currently, Ms. Clayton confirmed there are no state plans for a vaccination center of similar size for Richmond’s South Side.

Somewhat surprising, Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones, 9th District, is not making an issue of that decision. During the spring, he and Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, 8th District, publicly chastised officials after VDH

failed to provide a comparable mass vaccination site south of the James River for communities that are majority Black and brown.

When Dr. Jones was asked this week about the decision to just have the Henrico clinic, he said he is fine with it. He said he did not believe that South Side would offer a matching site to the space the raceway offers. He praised VDH for at least taking racial equity into account in its planning.

“For me, the awareness, that’s the biggest thing. Where we were not even on the radar before, we’re on the radar now,” Dr. Jones said.

He noted that the vaccine and booster shots are now available in his and Ms. Trammell’s districts, and he said he would continue to make sure that South Side residents have fair and easy access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Governor’s Office. Details on the time and place of President Obama’s campaign visit were not available Wednesday.

Other high-profile Democrats who plan to campaign with Mr. McAuliffe include First Lady Jill Biden, who is scheduled to join Mr. McAuliffe at a campaign stop at Dorey Park and Recreation Center in Eastern Henrico County at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15.

On Sunday, Oct. 17, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will be in Rich-

Mr. Minor

mond to campaign for Mr. McAuliffe, a former governor who is seeking to win a second term. She will join Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney in speaking at three unnamed Richmond Mr. McAuliffe churches, followed by a “Souls to the Polls” event at 1 p.m. at the Richmond Voter Registrar’s Office on West Laburnum Ave. and a 3 o’clock canvassing kickoff in Chesterfield County.

Ms. Bauer

Ms. Bobo

During that time, Mr. McAuliffe will be headed to Norfolk to link up with voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, a former Georgia state representative and former gubernatorial candidate who founded Fair Fight Action to address voter suppression issues across the nation.

Ms. Abrams is to visit three churches in Norfolk on Sunday before Mr. McAuliffe arrives for a get-out-the-vote rally at Norfolk City Hall at 12:45 p.m. They also will attend a second voter mobilization event later that evening in Northern Virginia.

Mr. West

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elections to discuss the path forward.

Mary Bauer, executive director of the ACLU of Virginia, also sees promise in using this moment to direct action toward correcting historic wrongs. She noted the many inequalities are still enshrined in the state’s laws, from remnants of Jim Crow-era policies to disenfranchisement measures written into Virginia’s Constitution in 1902.

“That statue (of Lee) sends a very powerful message about who belongs and who belongs in leadership. And that was a nefarious and evil message,” Ms. Bauer said. “But there are lots of laws built into Virginia’s codebook that send that same message in other ways.”

She said removing the Lee statue “was an easy step,” despite the legal and other effort and work involved. “But there’s a lot more work to do,” she said.

While the ACLU-VA continues to work with grassroots organizations across the state on developing a bold legislative agenda ahead of the next General Assembly session, Ms. Bauer suggested community efforts to hold legislators accountable also could lead to change.

She pointed to the upcoming elections for the state’s top offices and the House of Delegates as a key opportunity. She

suggested the public should get answers from office seekers on their views about restoring the right to vote to the formerly incarcerated and ending qualified immunity for police, among other topics.

Kim Bobo, executive director of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, said the organization also has prepared legislative priorities for the 2022 General Assembly, ranging from economic and worker justice, to criminal justice reform, health equity and housing reparations for African-Americans in the state.

Racial equity is a key concern and common thread in the priorities. She pointed to housing and education reform as the major issues in Richmond that need tackling because they reflect and exacerbate present societal inequities, ones that often impact racial minorities more than other groups.

She also suggested the public learn more about the systemic impact of racism, advocate for policy changes to address the inequities and pushing for equity in jobs.

Ms. Bobo also stressed the need to “level the playing field” with donations to social justice groups and people in need, particularly from those whose wealth perpetuates racial inequality.

“You can’t say, ‘We care about justice and equity,’ and not figure out what to use our time for, and use our money and

resources to fight for,” Ms. Bobo said.

Black Lives Matter RVA has coordinated a series of public forums on the city’s Marcus Alert system to help change the way police respond to people suffering from mental health crises. The organization also has put out alerts and information about early voting in the elections. It also is working to establish itself as an organization that can direct those in power toward policies and actions that prioritize justice and equality in the community.

The group’s president, Lawrence West, has his own ideas for how city government can better respond to this moment.

He pointed to the time, money and effort the city government is putting into hiring new police officers, given the possibility of hiring “bad apples” removed from other police departments for misconduct and abuses.

He expressed concern about how purchasing new police gear and technology speaks to the city’s approach to crime in the midst of ongoing violence.

He suggested that funds be used, instead, for skill training programs, diverting the needy and desperate from the situations that often lead to crime and setting them on a better path in life.

“These people that are in those situations, they need jobs, they need opportunity,” Mr. West said. “So let’s give it to them.”

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$22.3M:

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

A $22.3 million surplus, equal to $96 for every man, woman and child in Richmond.

That is how Richmond unofficially finished the 2020-21 fiscal year that ended June 30, according to information provided to the City Council.

This surplus is based on unaudited results, according to city officials, but is expected to be close when the city’s external auditor issues the CAFR, the comprehensive annual financial report.

The deadline for the CAFR is Oct. 31. City Finance Director Sheila White has indicated the city is on track to meet the deadline.

The surplus is comprised of two pots of money. The first is $9.4 million that was not needed to cover expenses during the 2020-21 fiscal year, and the second, $12.9 million, represents extra savings over and above the amount the city is required to maintain by City Council policy.

The city reports $137 million in savings in two funds, but only had to have $124.1 million to meet the requirements of council’s “rainy day fund” policy. That policy calls for two

The amount the city expects the surplus to be from 2020-21 fiscal year virtually untouchable reserves amounting to 16.67 percent of the general fund budget. The approved general fund budget for 2020-21 was $744 million.

Council members were notified of the surplus on Sept.15 but have acquiesced to an administration request to keep quiet about it.

As best as can be determined, none of Ms. White the council members have advanced any proposals for tapping into the surplus to meet current city needs, though the members as well as Mayor Levar M. Stoney regularly speak about programs or projects the city cannot afford.

Much of the $9.4 million surplus projected from fiscal 202021 is already spoken for. Half, or $4.7 million, is headed for the rainy day fund, and $3.8 million, 40 percent, is earmarked for a reserve for maintenance of city buildings.

Mayor Stoney is recommending that the remaining $944,557, or 10 percent, be used to support the purchase of new fire trucks.

City Council essentially has agreed as it must act prior to the issuance of the CAFR in order to make different choices,

and there are no more regular council meetings scheduled for this month.

The fact City Hall finished the pandemic budget year with a surplus continues a pattern that Mayor Stoney began after first taking office in 2017. After the fiscal year begins, official initial reports bemoan the prospect of a deficit, then the deficit disappears and, finally by CAFR time, there is a surplus.

In the spring of 2020, the mayor gained council support to scale back projected spending in the budget year beginning July 1 by $40 million from the record $784 million he initially proposed.

Six months into the year, the Stoney administration was notifying the council of a looming deficit from the damage the pandemic was wreaking on the city’s economy and gaining permission to tap reserves to fill a then-projected $9 million budget hole.

By the end of the fiscal year, though, the administration was telling council that the prospect of a deficit had disappeared, but there would be no surplus.

But with a completed CAFR on the horizon, the picture was even brighter as it emerged the city would have millions of leftover dollars, allowing the Stoney administration to boast about its financial management.

Wrinkle in process means RPS doesn’t have access to city-managed school construction money

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Richmond Public Schools has hit an unexpected roadblock on its way to hiring an architectural team to design a replacement for decaying George Wythe High School.

Before RPS can spend any of the estimated $10.3 million now available to cover architectural fees for new school buildings, the school system first must get approval from City Council to gain access to the money.

No one on the school side, including RPS’ legal counsel, appeared to be aware of the requirement for the council to approve an ordinance to make that happen.

The first inkling came when Mayor Levar M. Stoney quietly gave a heads up to RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras two weeks ago.

Mayor Stoney had Eva Colen, his senior policy adviser, deliver the message to Mr. Kamras after Finance Director Sheila White blocked release

of the money without has been added since. approval from the city’s According to the Stoney governing body. administration, the design Awareness of the probmoney is held in a city fund lem, and the knowledge that “for the purpose of new it must be dealt with, come school modernization.” as the School Board and However, it was never the Kamras administration appropriated to the school are making preparations to system “owing to the fact Mr. Young issue a contract for design that the city has managed services. procurement and construction manFinal submissions from firms com- agement processes for new school peting for the contract are due Friday, construction” for more than a decade, Oct. 15. The Kamras administration Jim Nolan, Mayor Stoney’s press is setting up an evaluation panel to secretary, noted in a statement. review the submissions and make a He stated that RPS could not gain recommendation. The School Board access to the money “unless and until is anticipating awarding the contract City Council reappropriates funds” before Thanksgiving. from the school modernization account Until the mayor clued them in, to the school system. both the School Board and the Kamras The School Board reasserted its administration assumed the design control over school building developfunding was under their control. That ment last spring, but neither the board includes $7.3 million remaining from nor anyone from RPS requested City a larger pool of money that the council Council action to free up the design approved for school design work at money or any funding for school least five years ago, plus $3.3 million construction.

The Free Press has been told that RPS’ counsel, Jonnell P. Lilly of the Harrell & Chambliss law firm, did not advise the School Board about the need for such a council ordinance. Ms. Lilly and the firm have not responded to a Free Press request for comment.

RPS expects to use less than half of the money in the fund for current design needs.

The school system planned to use some of the funds to hire a firm to draw up plans and oversee construction of a replacement George Wythe.

RPS officials also planned to use another share of the money to pay for the design of a new Woodville Elementary School.

The school system is planning to issue a request for proposals for the new school in Church Hill by the end of October.

School Board Vice Chair Jonathan Young, 4th District, remains confident that this latest snafu will be resolved relatively quickly.

He does not expect the majority

of the council to balk at providing access to the money.

“I take everyone at their word when they convey their expectation to open a new George Wythe for the 2024-25 school year,” he said.

Members of City Council who spoke with the Free Press said they were unaware of the legal wrinkle and assumed the school system already had direct access to the design money.

They were not opposed to the transfer of the funds.

Mr. Young said that talks have begun with City Council members about expediting the needed ordinance. While that is being accomplished, he said he believes the school system could find the relatively small amount of money that an architectural firm would initially need to start work.

“We won’t need the whole pot of money right away,” Mr. Young said. “We just need enough to cover initial costs, possibly as little as $100,000.”

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3 City Council districts likely to see boundary changes

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Redistricting could end up being a breeze for Richmond City Council.

Only three of the nine districts—the 2nd, 3rd and 6th districts—likely would need some adjustments if the council chooses to avoid any major overhaul, according to their redistricting consultant, attorney J. Gerald Hebert, an expert who once led the U.S. Justice Department’s Voting Section.

Richmond, like states and localities across the country, is gearing up to redraw political boundary lines based on population changes from the 10-year Census. Both the federal and state constitutions require such adjustments.

City Council has not yet adopted a schedule to redistrict, but faces no pressure with the next elections for City Council and School Board happening in 2024.

Data Mr. Hebert presented to City Council Monday during its informal session showed that Richmond officially grew by 22,396 residents between 2010 and 2020, according to results of the 2020 U.S. Census, with population growing in all nine council districts.

The biggest increases were in the 2nd District, which includes Carver, much of Jackson Ward and The Fan, and in the 6th District, which sprawls from Highland Park in North Side to Hillside

Court in South Side.

Now the most populous district, the 2nd, represented by Councilwoman Katherine Jordan, added about 4,400 residents to reach 27,198 residents. The 6th District, represented by Councilwoman Ellen F. Mr. Hebert Robertson, gained 4,700 residents to become the second most populous district with 26,931 residents.

The 7th District, which includes Church Hill, Fulton and Shockoe Bottom and is represented by council President Cynthia I. Newbille, jumped to No. 3. That district was listed as having 26,258 residents, a surge of 4,500 residents from 2010.

Two other districts in South Side each added about 2,000 residents—the 4th, represented by Councilwoman Kristen N. Larson, which now has 24,205 residents; and the 9th, represented

by Councilman Michael J. Jones, which has 25,600 residents.

Three other districts grew by about 1,500 residents—the 1st, represented by Councilman Andreas D. Addison, which has 24,899 residents; the 5th, represented by Councilwoman Stephanie A. Lynch, which has 24,000 residents; and the 8th, represented by Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, which has 25,283 residents.

The 3rd District, represented by Councilwoman Ann-Frances Lambert, is now the least populous, having added only 362 people in the past 10 years to reach 22,236 residents.

The ideal district in Richmond would have 25,179 residents, derived from dividing nine into the Census count for 2020 of 226,610 residents, Mr. Hebert noted.

In 2010, the ideal was 22,690, based on an official count of 204,690 residents.

Mr. Hebert said the 3rd District currently has nearly 12 percent fewer people than the ideal; the 2nd District’s population is 8 percent above the ideal; and the 6th District’s population is 7 percent above the ideal.

Both the 2nd and 6th districts border the 3rd, which could simplify City Council’s task of moving boundary lines, if council members follow the pattern of the 2011 redistricting in which council opted for the fewest possible changes.

The populations of the other six districts deviate from the ideal by less than 5 percent, Mr. Hebert said, the standard set by the U.S. Supreme Court for determining if adjustments must be made.

Source: City of Richmond website

Va. redistricting commission fails to agree on boundary changes for state legislative districts

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

The Virginia Supreme Court will do it.

The state’s highest court has been handed the constitutional task of redesigning the boundaries of the 100 state House of Delegates and 40 state Senate districts.

District lines are required by law to be adjusted every 10 years based on results of the U.S. Census of the population.

The court got the job after a bipartisan panel, the Virginia Redistricting Commission, was unable to come up with the maps by the Oct. 10 deadline.

In 2020, Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment to create the commission to handle redistricting and remove it from the control of the legislature.

The aim was to create more competitive districts and end gerrymandering, or the creation of distorted and misshaped districts that would give the majority party, Democrat or Republican, a better chance of electing members and keeping power.

Advocates argued that a new bipartisan commission would create better districts.

However, the commission, which includes eight members selected by Democrats and eight by Republicans, never gelled as a body, as has been the case in Ohio and New York.

Instead, partisanship prevailed. With no way to break ties, ultimately there was no Ms. Harris agreement.

Each of the two groups on the commission had been allowed to hire attorneys and consultants to draw separate maps, but the two camps never found a way to merge the competing visions. One big sticking point was the Republican desire to limit the number of districts with substantial Black or minority populations.

Last Friday, the Democratic group made a last-ditch effort to reach a compromise. They proposed using the Democratic-

drawn Senate map and the Republican-drawn House map as starting points.

The eight Republicans torpedoed that idea. Democrats, in turn, rejected the Republican counter offer to keep both maps in play, considering that counterproductive.

“At this point, I don’t feel as though all members on the commission are sincere in their willingness to compromise and create fair maps for the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Greta J. Harris, a commission co-chair.

“Our work here is done. What a shame.”

The commission still has hopes of creating new boundaries for Virginia’s 11 congressional districts. The panel is required to complete that work by Monday, Oct. 25, and send it to the state House of Delegates and Senate for approval during the 2022 legislative session.

The state Supreme Court also would draw the new congressional district boundaries if the commission again fails its task or the legislature rejects the commission’s recommendation.

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Redistricting, a disaster We hate to say we knew it would happen, but we did.

And we told you so.

The Virginia Redistricting Commission, which was touted as a way to keep politics out of the redistricting process, has turned out to be a sore mess. It has failed in its mission to come up with new and fair boundaries for Virginia’s 100 House of Delegates and 40 state Senate districts, even after hours upon hours of meetings and bringing in high-priced consultants to help out.

Why did it fail?

We believe those who successfully pushed the state constitutional amendment last year that resulted in this debacle were wearing rose-colored glasses when they set up a commission with 16 members equally divided between Republicans and Democrats.

It was naïve to believe a redistricting commission would be a source of kumbaya and togetherness in the super-electrified political climate of the past four years and knowing that political control of the Virginia General Assembly is at stake.

Not only is there no way to break a tie under this new redistricting process, but now the redrawing of the lines is up to the Virginia Supreme Court, where a majority of the members were selected by Republican lawmakers.

What a disaster!

Just like a commission, putting redistricting in the hands of the court removes it even further from the people. In the past, redistricting has been done by members of the state legislature — the elected representatives of the people. If legislators make a mess of it, the people—the voters—can vote them out of office. Now, the people have no recourse to sanction the commission or the court.

We don’t believe advocates of this new redistricting system, such as OneVirginia2021, Fair Maps VA, the League of Women Voters of Virginia and the National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization, looked far enough down the road when they threw their support behind it. Yes, they all embraced and espoused the lofty goals of removing partisan politics and racial gerrymandering from the process and reducing the majority party’s ability to create districts that would keep themselves in power.

But experience has now shown all of us differently: Politics cannot be kept out of this process.

The Free Press, the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP, the state Democratic Party and Delegate Lamont Bagby, chairman of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, opposed the constitutional amendment.

The Free Press based its opposition on several facts, chiefly that removing redistricting from the legislature, and turning it over to a 16-member commission, would result in fewer Black voices advocating for the interests of Black people.

We also took note of Delegate Bagby’s contention that the amendment contained no explicit instructions about minority inclusion and offered no protection against packing Black people and other people of color into the least number of districts, thereby diluting their overall voting strength.

We also saw the fallacy in believing that a commission or any other entity would be nonpartisan in its approach to redrawing the lines.

Politics and power were a part of this redistricting process from the beginning, and that will not change, even if the Virginia Supreme Court redraws the lines.

Laws are a distillation of our politics, so says Harvard Law Professor Randall Kennedy. We must stop pretending that courts are impartial arbiters of the law, he says.

So what’s the next step?

It will be up to us—Black people and people of color—to make sure our interests are best served under whatever maps are drawn. And if those interests are thwarted, we have a duty to challenge it in court.

Until then, we need people like Professor Kennedy and other critical thinkers to help us refine our system of redistricting so that it does meet our best interests and expectations for a more fair and inclusive future.

Calling in the big guns Terry McAuliffe is bringing in the big guns.

In the next few days, former President Obama, First Lady Jill Biden, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will be mostly in the Richmond area and Hampton Roads stumping for Mr. McAuliffe.

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate is leaving nothing to chance in his bid for a second term as Virginia’s chief executive.

Mr. McAuliffe needs all the high-powered, high-profile help he can get to muster voter turnout by Nov. 2 in what has become a stiff race against GOP candidate Glenn Youngkin, a “Trump wannabe,” as Mr. McAuliffe aptly describes him.

The stakes are high in this election, with Virginia’s future direction teetering in the balance. Will we have four more years of progress in education, health care, voting rights, women’s rights, criminal justice reform and racial equity under a new McAuliffe administration, or will we be taken backward by a Youngkin administration?

Mr. Youngkin already is playing fast and loose with our health, saying he supports COVID-19 vaccines but is against vaccination and mask mandates. How can our schools, our community and our people, who have been disproportionately hit by the pandemic, ever hope to recover if the next governor isn’t invested in the scientifically proven methods to stem the virus?

Ms. Abrams, a national leader in the fight against voter suppression, and Mayor Bottoms are inspiring orators who can energize voters when they speak to congregations this Sunday in Norfolk and Richmond. We believe they can mobilize “souls to the polls,” which will be critical for a McAuliffe victory.

Turnout will not only impact who the next governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general are, but will determine whether Democrats maintain control of the legislative branch of our state government — the Virginia General Assembly.

Richmond voters also will decide whether the planned $565 million South Richmond casino project by Urban One will be a go. That race also is neck and neck, according to the polls, with turnout deciding whether Richmond will have its own large casino and resort, or whether city dwellers will have to drive to Norfolk, Portsmouth, Danville and/or Bristol to gamble. Those four cities have gotten a jumpstart, with voters there already approving casinos in referendums last November.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a Richmond resident, publicly acknowledged that he voted against the casino in early voting. But he also stated late last week that his own household is divided on the issue. He said his wife, Anne B. Holton, a former Richmond judge, former state secretary of education and former interim president of George Mason University, voted for the Richmond casino for the jobs and development it would bring.

Certainly, big guns are needed for progress.

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Why I went to jail Oct. 5 Sometimes friends have to hold friends accountable. That’s why I got arrested outside the White House on Oct. 5. I was there with other civil rights and religious leaders to call on President Biden to do more to protect voting rights that are under attack.

We know that President Biden supports voting rights. He has called antivoting laws being passed

by Republican state legislators the biggest threat to our democracy since the Civil War. We need him to act like he truly believes those words.

We need a federal voting rights law passed this year.

More states are enacting voter suppression. They are abusing the redistricting process to rig future elections and give Republicans more power than they would win in a fair system. They want to shut Democrats out of power in 2022 and 2024. They want to stop progress that millions of Americans voted for when we put President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the White House — and mobilized to elect U.S. Sens.

Raphael Warnock and Jon Os-

soff in Georgia.

We have seen this before.

When Black people and their allies won political power after the Civil War, white supremacists used violence and illegitimate power to reverse that progress. State-level voter suppression was a core tactic of Jim Crow. The solution

Ben Jealous then, and the solution today, is strong federal voting rights legislation that will override those state laws and prevent new ones from taking effect.

The good news is that the legislation has been written. It has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and it has the support of every Democratic senator. If it gets to the White House, President Biden will sign it.

The bad news is that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and his Republican colleagues are using Senate filibuster rules to keep voting rights from coming up for a vote.

This is 2021, not 1921.

President Biden and Senate Democrats cannot let Sen. McConnell have the final word on voting rights in this country.

In the 1960s, President Lyndon B. Johnson did not choose

between civil rights and his anti-poverty agenda. He knew the country needed both and he used his mastery of the Senate to get both passed. That’s what we need from President Biden, who has more experience in the Senate than any president since President Johnson.

The infrastructure bill is vitally important. So is the Build Back Better agenda.

But we need the White House to devote the same level of urgency to the infrastructure of our democracy. President Biden must lead Senate Democrats in passing voting rights this year—and getting rid of the filibuster if it stands in the way.

I was proud to stand outside the White House with so many religious leaders: A Catholic nun representing thousands of her sisters; a Jewish rabbi in whose organization’s office the original Voting Rights Act was drafted; Black Baptist and AME clergy taking their places in the Black church’s long legacy of working for justice. We were joined by representatives of secular social justice and voting rights organizations.

The Rev. Timothy McDonald, who pastored in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s church and who serves as co-chair of People for the American Way, the organization I lead, led us in

Remedies for years of neglect Filibuster. Cloture. Reconciliation. The chatter surrounding President Biden’s landmark infrastructure investment and Build Back Better agenda seems endlessly focused on the legislative process, on political maneuvering, on faceless numbers taken out of context.

What we’re not hearing enough about: Parents desperately searching for child care only to encounter yearlong waiting lists and abrupt shutdowns due to understaffing. Schoolchildren forced to do their homework in parking lots because they have no internet access at home, and their school buildings are closed because they have no heat. Senior citizens who rely on Medicare skipping life-sustaining medications because they can’t afford their prescriptions. The millions of homes and businesses stranded without electricity because storms knocked out an inadequate and shoddily maintained power grid.

Decades of neglect and failure to invest in America’s physical infrastructure and public institutions — a trend that accelerated when Tea Party members of Congress forced drastic cuts to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and intensified during the Trump era—have left us with dilapidated schools and crumbling bridges. Childhood

asthma linked to poor air quality causes 13.8 million missed days of school annually. A water main breaks every two minutes, losing enough treated water each day to fill more than 9,000 swimming pools. We’re the only developed country in the world that doesn’t mandate paid family leave, and our failure to invest in child care costs us $57 billion a year.

Black Americans have borne

Marc H. Morial the brunt of this neglect. Income inequality grew at a faster rate during the Trump era than during any of the last five administrations. The typical Black family holds about $12.50 in wealth for every $100 held by the typical white family. The Black unemployment rate remains nearly twice the rate for white people, and Black women are the least recovered from pandemic job losses.

The infrastructure investment and Build Back Better agenda, which largely incorporate the National Urban League’s Main Street Marshall Plan, represent a historic opportunity to transform our economy while enhancing racial equity.

There are 5 million fewer Americans working than in February 2020, and 2.7 million people have been out of work for six months or more, even as employers struggle to fill a record number of job openings. Taken together, the infrastructure and budget reconciliation packages could

create 2 million jobs by middecade, according to Moody’s Analytics. During the course of the 10-year budgeting window, the combined legislation would provide fiscal support for more than 4 million jobs per year, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

In fact, Moody’s found that the educational provisions of the legislation—universal pre-K, two years of free community college, expanded Pell Grants and other education benefits—would boost the economy beyond the 10-year budget window “given greater educational attainment and higher labor force participation.”

The post-World War II Main Street Marshall Plan spurred the fastest period of growth in European history. Industrial and agricultural production skyrocketed. The poverty and starvation of the immediate postwar years disappeared, and Western Europe embarked upon an unprecedented two decades of growth that saw standards of living increase dramatically. We have not only the opportunity but the moral obligation to replicate that success in the 21st century United States.

So when you hear politicians and talking heads opining about Senate and House procedures and legislative vehicles, know what’s really at stake: The future of you, your family, our community and the nation. It’s time to Build Back Better.

The writer is president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League.

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singing and prayer and brought powerful words of truth.

I choked up a bit with gratitude for their leadership, and with gratitude for all the members of the movement, including members of my own family who risked their lives over the years to secure the right to vote for all Americans.

Before I was arrested and spent the night in jail, I delivered a message to President Biden: When the president of the League of Women Voters is willing to risk arrest, when pastors in Dr. King’s lineage are willing to risk arrest, when Catholic nuns are willing to risk arrest to call you to fulfill your promise to make voting rights a top priority, it is time to examine your moral conscience.”

The writer, a former national president and chief executive officer of the NAACP, serves as president of People for the American Way.

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‘Vote yes for ONE Casino’ I am writing to express my unconditional support for ONE Casino.

Let me be clear about one point: I have never received any campaign contributions from ONE Casino and I have zero financial interest in the project or any other casino. Rather, my unconditional support for this new casino is based entirely on what I think is in the best interest of Richmonders, especially residents of South Richmond.

There are five main reasons to get behind this casino project: The area where the casino will be built is currently a blighted,

industrial wasteland where absolutely no business is located or has been located in more than 150 years. A brand new casino will transform this particular area of South Richmond.

After construction is completed, 1,500 permanent jobs will be created with an average salary of $55,000 per year. The lowest paying job will have a minimum wage of at least $15 an hour.

Unlike the proposed Coliseum project, this is not a city “giveaway.” The casino is buying the land itself, the city is not extending any tax credits, this is not a TIFF project and zero

‘Vote now!’

As an activist and engaged pastor, I am appalled at the lack of voter excitement in the Black community.

After expressing my concern with some close and trusted friends, one shared this story: “I remember vividly going with my parents to assist them in voting the first time. They voted in November 1960 for John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy won and my parents celebrated as if they had something to do with his election — and they did. This gubernatorial election will be decided by people like my parents who decided to vote.”

I hope that we — Black and Brown voters — will be able to celebrate the morning after the Nov. 2 election because we hand

in it and help elect Terry McAuliffe the next governor of Virginia.

There are many possible reasons for us not being fired up and ready to vote — among them the “Big Lie,” voter suppression, crazy-acting politicians and lukewarm Black clergy. We also have to the list misinformation, disinformation and protracted impact of COVID-19.

But let’s resist the temptation and decide right now to commit to vote. Do it as if your life and next breath depended on voting and the choice you make with your vote.

Vote now! Take another voter with you.

As the late Congressman John Lewis, the godfather of voting and civil rights, has said: “The vote is precious. It is powerful.

It is a nonviolent tool we have in a demo-

cratic society and we must use it.”

Remember, not voting is a vote for the opposing candidate. And Lord knows, Virginia can’t afford to have a Trump acolyte in the Governor’s Mansion. It is a nightmare to think this is a possibility.

The hopes and aspirations of the people are at stake. Our privilege and right to vote, as well as our democracy, are under attack and are at stake. Life itself is at stake.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. put it best: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.”

Use your voice: Vote! Be out front in the line.

REV. TYLER C. MILLNER SR. Axton

cash incentives are being offered to the casino.

The City of Richmond commissioned Convergence Group Study estimated that the casino will generate $500 million in tax revenue in the first 10 years alone. This money will go to infrastructure improvements, including stormwater run-off, new schools, South Side beautification, etc.

The Convergence Group Study also estimates that the casino will attract 3.7 million tourists to Richmond, where they will dine, spend money, go to retail stores, tour historic landmarks, engage in retail shopping and maybe even take in a Flying Squirrels game.

Some people are opposed to this casino because they are simply opposed to gambling. That is their choice and I respect it. However, let’s be candid. Virginians, including Richmonders, are going to gamble. Accordingly, do we want Virginians to take their money to our neighboring sister states like Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and New Jersey and gamble their money there or would we prefer that Virginia and other sister state residents come to Richmond and participate in gaming right here in the capital city? The answer is a no brainer.

ONE Casino will be the biggest economic stimulator ever for South Richmond. No other industry even comes close.

The choice is: Keep the area as it is currently — a barren wasteland where no industry has ever sprouted or, instead, create a beautiful mecca of entertainment with fabulous hotels, beautiful gaming facilities, extravagant shows, top-notch restaurants, infrastructure and housing improvements and a state-of-the-art “green space.”

I’m for the ONE Casino project and I hope that you will be, too.

Please vote “yes” on the casino referendum this November.

SEN. JOSEPH D. “JOE” MORRISSEY Richmond The writer represents the 16th District in the Virginia Senate.

Legal Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF ITS MULTI-FAMILY SHARED SOLAR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES, CASE NO. PUR-2020-00124 As required by Code § 56-585.1:12, the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) has established the Multi-Family Shared Solar Program (“Program”). This Program applies to eligible customers of Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) that live in multi-family dwellings (such as an apartment complex). The Program provides an opportunity for such customers to participate in shared solar projects. Generally speaking, a multi-family customer would purchase one or more subscriptions in a solar facility that qualifies as a “shared solar facility.” In return, the customer would receive credit on their utility bill equal to the dollar value of the electricity, in kilowatt-hours (“kWh”), for the portion of that facility’s electricity generation represented by the subscription(s) the customer owns.

The Commission’s Rules Governing Multi-Family Shared Solar Program (“Shared Solar Rules”) require Dominion to file with the Commission any tariffs, agreements, or forms necessary to implement the Program. A utility participating in the Program is allowed to recover reasonable costs to administer the Program; under the Shared Solar Rules the Commission must deem any administrative charge necessary. This notice is to alert the public that Dominion has requested Program administrative charges to be included in its Program tariffs and to provide the opportunity for public input on these proposed charges.

Dominion’s proposed administrative charges are described in a Petition filed on September 1, 2021, with the Commission in Case No. PUR-2020-00124. There is one administrative charge applicable to shared solar facility subscribers, as set forth in Schedule Multi-Family Shared Solar (“Schedule MFSS”), and one administrative charge applicable to subscriber organizations that own or operate the shared solar facilities, as set forth in Schedule Subscriber Organization – Multi-Family Shared Solar (“Schedule SO-MSS”). These schedules are part of Dominion’s Petition. A description of these administrative charges follows: Schedule MFSS The proposed administrative charge for Schedule MFSS (the schedule applicable to subscribers) is the sum of four components: the Distribution Service Charge, Transmission Service Charge, Generation Balancing Service Charge, and Program Billing Charge. The proposed Program Billing Charge would be a flat monthly rate. The other three components would vary by month and would be calculated by multiplying the subscriber’s portion of the electricity production for a particular month from the shared solar facility (in kWh).

Transmission and Distribution Service Charges. Using data from Dominion’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) Form 1, the Company proposes that the transmission and distribution components of the administrative charge be based on a cost per kWh that is determined by taking each component’s (transmission or distribution) total revenue for the residential class divided by the sales of the class. The proposed Transmission Service Charge is 1.993¢/kWh, and the proposed Distribution Service Charge is 2.722¢/kWh. Generation Balancing Service Charge. Dominion proposes to calculate the Generation Balancing Service Charge as the higher of (i) the sum of the Generation Service Charge and the Avoided Cost Credit (called the Net Generation Service Charge) and (ii) the sum of all the Company’s Non-bypassable Charges.

As to (i) above, using FERC Form 1 data the Company would base the Generation Service Charge on a cost per kWh that is derived by taking the generation service total revenue for the residential class divided by the sales of the class. Dominion represents that the Avoided Cost Credit would be the average value of the energy in the regional transmission market (PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.) for a typical shared solar facility for the same time period as the Generation Service Charge component. The Generation Service Charge and the Avoided Cost Credit would be added together to determine the Net Generation Service Charge.

Dominion’s Non-bypassable Charges are not specific to Schedule MFSS. Rather, they are charges that all customers of Dominion pay regardless of who supplies the customer’s generation service unless specifically exempted by statute. Currently, the Non-bypassable Charges for Dominion consist of Rider CE and Rider RPS, which were approved by the Commission in prior cases. These rider rates are subject to change on an annual basis, and Dominion may in the future receive Commission approval of other riders that are also Non-bypassable charges.

For the Generation Balancing Service Charge, Dominion would add all the Non-bypassable Charges together and then compare this sum to the Net Generation Service Charge. The higher number would be used to calculate the Administrative Charge.

Currently, Dominion’s proposed Generation Service Charge is 7.050¢/kWh, and the proposed Avoided Cost Credit is (4.257¢/kWh), which equates to a Net Generation Service Charge of 2.793¢/kWh. The sum of the applicable Commission-approved Non-bypassable Charges is 0.7088¢/kWh. Thus, at present, the Generation Balancing Service Charge would be 2.793¢/kWh, which is the higher of 2.793¢/kWh and 0.7088¢/kWh. Program Billing Charge. The fourth component of the Administrative Charge is the Program Billing Charge. This charge includes a variety of costs Dominion claims it expects to incur to administer the Program, including technology development, workforce expansion, and billing services, among others. Dominion states that other costs unknown at this time will be included in the future once they are known and determined to be incremental Program costs. Dominion states that it intends to use its forthcoming customer information platform to automate Program billing, but in the meantime, the Company has estimated the costs of doing the manual billing for customers who are Program subscribers. The Company proposes a flat rate for the Program Billing Charge of $13.40 per billing month.

Schedule MFSS Administrative Charge Summary. To summarize, Dominion requests that the Commission approve the following proposed components of the administrative charge for Schedule MFSS. Component

Cost

Distribution Service Charge

2.722¢/kWh

Transmission Service Charge

1.993¢/kWh

Generation Balancing Charge

Higher of 2.793¢/kWh and 0.788¢/kWh

Program Billing Charge

$13.40

TOTAL Monthly Rate

7.508¢/kWh + $13.40

Under Schedule MFSS, the administrative charge would be offset by a monthly bill credit that the Commission already has determined to be 11.765¢/kWh. Schedule SO-MSS Dominion requests Commission approval of a proposed administrative charge in Schedule SO-MSS (applicable to subscriber organizations). Dominion states that Schedule SO-MSS is designed to be a companion schedule established under any non-residential, non-lighting rate schedule (e.g., Schedule GS-1, Schedule GS-2, Schedule GS-3, Schedule GS-4).

The administrative charge for this tariff includes three components: a one-time set-up charge as well as monthly charges related to meter reading and processing and Program administration.

To summarize, Dominion requests that the Commission approve the following proposed components of the administrative charge for Schedule SO-MSS: Component

Cost

One-time set-up fee

$700/facility

Meter reading and processing

$5.25 to $96.88/month, depending on type of meter

Program Administration Charge

$95 flat rate/month/facility

TOTAL

$700 once plus $100.25 to $191.88/month

Further details about the Schedule MFSS and Schedule SO MSS administrative charges are included in the Company’s September 1, 2021 Petition. Interested persons are strongly encouraged to review the Petition for further details on the administrative charges. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may design the administrative charges in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and thus may adopt administrative charges that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition.

The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter shall be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery.

Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.

Electronic copies of the Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Timothy D. Patterson, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or tpatterson@mcguirewoods.com.

On or before December 1, 2021, any interested person may submit comments on the proposed administrative charges electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR2020-00124.

On or before December 1, 2021, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action.

Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00124.

On or before December 1, 2021, any interested person may file a written request for a hearing on the proposed administrative charges with the Clerk of the Commission at scc. virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a request for hearing electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such request for hearing shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company. Requests for a hearing shall include: (i) a precise statement of the filing party’s interest in the proceeding; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; (iii) a statement of the legal basis for such action; and (iv) a precise statement why a hearing should be conducted in this matter. All requests for a hearing shall refer to Case No. PUR 2020-00124.

Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Rules of Practice.

The Company’s Petition containing information on the proposed administrative charges, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment may be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

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Grandparents may hold key to overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

By Sunita Sohrabji Special to Trice Edney News Wire from Ethnic Media Services

Black seniors who themselves are vaccinated could be the trusted messengers the community needs to push the COVID-19 vaccination, public health experts said at a recent news briefing.

“In the Black community, grandparents hold a place of high respect,” said pediatrician Dr. Michael A. LeNoir, board chair of the African American Wellness Project.

“The grandmothers, in my opinion, hold the Black community together. So if the grandparent is telling the young, ‘You need to go get vaccinated.

I got vaccinated, you need to go get vaccinated,’ there’s not a lot of discussion. It’s pretty straightforward,” he said at the news briefing that was jointly organized by Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media.

Older African-Americans are much more open to the discussion of vaccines than younger African-Americans, Dr. LeNoir said. He noted that Black parents are holding themselves and their children back from getting vaccinated because of fears of possible negative side effects from the shot.

An estimated 48 percent of Black Californians are fully vaccinated, compared to 58 percent of the state’s population at large. In California, Black people comprise 5 percent of the population, but make up 7 percent of the state’s deaths from COVID-19, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Dr. Oliver T. Brooks, chief medical officer for the Watts Healthcare Corp. in Los Angeles and a former president of the National Medical Association, said Black people are less likely to get vaccinated because of a lack of access to vaccination sites, missing a day of work to

get a shot and possibly more days if there are side effects.

Few are actually anti-vaxxers, he said.

Black Americans also have been mistreated by the health care system and thus rightly have a distrust of it, Dr. Brooks said.

“Blacks have been mistreated by the medical system for as long as we have been in this country, going back to the enslaved,” he said, noting that medical schoo-0ls would use Black bodies as cadavers for college anatomy classes.

Sterilizations were forced upon Black women in the South.

And the Tuskegee experiment — also known as the U.S. Public Health Service experiment in Alabama — denied treatment for syphilis to Black males for four decades to assess the impact of the disease when it goes untreated.

In the present day, AfricanAmericans are less likely to get cardiac studies and procedures or treatment for pain. “This is all documented. So I want it to be clear that the mistrust with the medical system is valid,” Dr. Brooks said.

Former California state legislator Cheryl R. Brown, co-founder of Black Voice News, discussed the necessity of trusted messengers as she introduced the Rev. Steven Shepard, pastor of St. Paul AME Church in San Bernardino, Calif.

“He didn’t really want to get a vaccination at first,” she said of Rev. Shepard. “But he would always talk about how tired he was. He would always talk about he couldn’t keep his eyes open, how he had lost his sense of taste.”

In a call to the county hospital, a doctor spoke to Rev. Shepard and told him to go to the hospital right away. “Five days later, the doctor looked at him and said, ‘You know, people come in your condition, they don’t generally walk out.’

“The pastor is convinced

now that this is something that’s very important for us as African-Americans, and he has gone all out. His leadership is what’s changing the trajectory of this vaccine in our community,” Ms. Brown said.

“I was on the COVID doorstep of death,” Rev. Shepard said. “I did not want to get the vaccine because of some of the issues that both doctors had discussed, and how we’re treated every day when we go into doctors’ offices or to ER rooms.”

But historically, the Black church has served as the epicenter for bringing about positive change in the community, Rev. Shepard continued.

“When I was released from the hospital, I felt it was my job to make sure that our community had the right information.

The Bible tells us that our people perish for lack of knowledge. I was so into dealing with what happened in the past, that I did not take the time to realize the science behind the vaccine,” he said.

Alva Brannon, who recently became fully vaccinated, said that she has a distrust of the health care system because her father was part of the Tuskegee experiment and did not get treated for his syphilis. Ms. Brannon contracted syphilis in utero and lost her vision in childhood. Her mother had to get a court order so that she could receive a corneal transplant.

Ms. Brannon said when her doctor asked her to get vaccinated against COVID-19, she initially said no, believing the vaccine would harm her.

But a few days later, she got a call from her church, which had set up a vaccination site to administer the single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine.

“I accepted that as a symbol of God and that it was time,” she said, adding that she then encouraged her children and relatives to get vaccinated as well.

Contact: Ms. Gretchen Kent ŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŽƌ͕ WŽůŝĐLJ WĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ WŚŽŶĞ͗ ;ϰϭϰͿ ϳϰϱͲϬϰϲϲ ŵĂŝů͗ ŐƌĞƚĐŚĞŶŬĞŶƚΛƉŽůŝĐLJƉĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ͘ŽƌŐ Policy and Service Honors Bestowed on The Honorable Elihu Harris and Six Youth Leaders Richmond, Virginia, October 14, 2021ʹ WŽůŝĐLJ WĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ ŝƐ ũƵďŝůĂŶƚ ŝŶ ƌĞǀĞĂůŝŶŐ dŚĞ ,ŽŶŽƌĂďůĞ ůŝŚƵ ,ĂƌƌŝƐ ĂƐ ŝƚƐ ϮϬϮϭ WŽůŝĐLJ >ĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ǁĂƌĚ ƌĞĐŝƉŝĞŶƚ͕ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ Ɛŝdž ĂƵƐƉŝĐŝŽƵƐ LJŽƵƚŚ ĨƌŽŵ ĚŝǀĞƌƐĞ ďĂĐŬŐƌŽƵŶĚƐ receiving 2021 Youth Public Service Awards. dŚĞƐĞ ĮŶĞ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞĚ dŚƵƌƐĚĂLJ͕ KĐƚŽďĞƌ Ϯϭ͕ ϮϬϮϭ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ Policy WĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ dŚŝƌĚ ŶŶƵĂů &Ăůů ĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶ ĨƌŽŵ ϲ Ͳ ϴ Ɖŵ͘ dŚĞ ĨĞƐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ǁŝůů ƚƌĂŶƐƉŝƌĞ ŽŶůŝŶĞ͕ ĂƐ ƚŚŝƐ ŝƐ Ă ǀŝƌƚƵĂů ĞǀĞŶƚ͕ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ŽƉĞŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ͘ DƐ͘ <ĂLJůĂ WĂƚƌŝĐŬ ǁŝůů ƐĞƌǀĞ ĂƐ <ĞLJŶŽƚĞ ƐƉĞĂŬĞƌ͘ ^ŚĞ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ^ĞŶŝŽƌ ĂƚĂ Θ WŽůŝĐLJ ŶĂůLJƐƚ Ăƚ dŚĞ ĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ dƌƵƐƚ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ ĐŽŶĚƵĐƚĞĚ ƐĞǀĞƌĂů ƉƌŽŵŝŶĞŶƚ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ ŽŶ ƉŽůŝĐLJ ĂŶĚ ĚĂƚĂ ĂŶĂůLJƐŝƐ ƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ŐŝƌůƐ͕ ƉĂƌƟĐƵůĂƌůLJ ƚŚŽƐĞ ŽĨ ĐŽůŽƌ͘ ^ŚĞ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞĚ ŝŶ The New York Times͕ D^E ͕ ĂŶĚ ϮϬϮϬ ƉƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂů ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ^ĞŶĂƚŽƌ ůŝnjĂďĞƚŚ tĂƌƌĞŶ͛Ɛ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ƉůĂƞŽƌŵ͘ ^ŚĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞĐĞŝǀŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ džĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ WƵďůŝĐ WŽůŝĐLJ ĂŶĚ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ ǁĂƌĚ͘ dŚĞ ,ŽŶŽƌĂďůĞ ůŝŚƵ ,ĂƌƌŝƐ͛Ɛ ƌĞƐƉůĞŶĚĞŶƚ ĐĂƌĞĞƌ ŝŶ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ŚĂƐ ƐƉĂŶŶĞĚ ĮǀĞ ĚĞĐĂĚĞƐ͘ ,Ğ ŝƐ Ă ĨŽƌŵĞƌ ĂůŝĨŽƌŶŝĂ ƐƐĞŵďůLJŵĂŶ͕ džĞĐƵƟǀĞ ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ EĂƟŽŶĂů Ăƌ ƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ͕ DĂLJŽƌ ŽĨ KĂŬůĂŶĚ͕ ĂůŝĨŽƌŶŝĂ͕ ĂŶĚ ŚĂŶĐĞůůŽƌ ŽĨ WĞƌĂůƚĂ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ŽůůĞŐĞ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ͘ dŽĚĂLJ ŚĞ ŝƐ Ă ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ĂƩŽƌŶĞLJ ĂŶĚ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ,ĂƌƌŝƐ &ƵŶĞƌĂů ,ŽŵĞ ŝŶ ĞƌŬĞůĞLJ͕ ͘ ƌ͘ >ĞŶŶĞĂů ,ĞŶĚĞƌƐŽŶ͕ ǀŝƐŝƟŶŐ ŝŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŽƌ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ŽůůĞŐĞ ŽĨ tŝůůŝĂŵ ĂŶĚ DĂƌLJ͕ tŝůůŝĂŵƐďƵƌŐ͕ s ͕ ĂŶĚ ŽĂƌĚ ŵĞŵďĞƌ ĂŶĚ &ĞůůŽǁ ŽĨ ŶƵŵĞƌŽƵƐ ŚƵŵĂŶŝƚĂƌŝĂŶ ĂŶĚ ĐƵůƚƵƌĂů ŝŶƐƟƚƵƟŽŶƐ͕ ǁŝůů ŝŶƚƌŽĚƵĐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂŝĚ ƵƐ ŝŶ ůĂƵĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĂĐĐŽŵƉůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚƐ ŽĨ Dƌ͘ ,ĂƌƌŝƐ͘ dŚĞ ƌĞĐŝƉŝĞŶƚƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ϮϬϮϭ zŽƵƚŚ WƵďůŝĐ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ ǁĂƌĚ ŚĂŝůŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ ŚŝŐŚ ƐĐŚŽŽůƐ ĂƌĞ ůŽŶĚƌĞ dĂLJůŽƌ ŽĨ 'ĞŽƌŐĞ tLJƚŚĞ ,ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů͕ ǁŚŽƐĞ ĞĂŐĞƌŶĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ ƚĞŶĂĐŝƚLJ ŝŶ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĂďŽƵƚ ĐŽŵƉůĞdž ƉŽůŝĐLJ ŝƐƐƵĞƐ ǁŝůů ƚĂŬĞ Śŝŵ ĨĂƌ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƌĞĂůŵ ŽĨ ĂĚǀŽĐĂĐLJ͖ :ĂŶŶĂŚ /ƐƐĂ ŽĨ ,ĂŵƉƚŽŶ ,ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů͕ ǁŚŽ ŝƐ Ă ǀĂƌƐŝƚLJ ĂƚŚůĞƚĞ ĂŶĚ ^ĞĐƌĞƚĂƌLJ ŽĨ ^ƚĂƚĞ ŝŶ ŚĞƌ ůŽĐĂů zD ͛Ɛ zŽƵƚŚ ŝŶ 'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͖ ĂŶĚ ŶĂLJĂ tŚŝƚĞ͕ Ă ƌĞĐĞŶƚ ĂĚǀĂŶĐĞĚ ĚŝƉůŽŵĂ ŐƌĂĚƵĂƚĞ ŽĨ 'ĞŽƌŐĞ tLJƚŚĞ ,ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů ŝŶǀŽůǀĞĚ ŝŶ ĐŚŽŝƌ ĂŶĚ ĞǀĞŶƚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ďĞŝŶŐ ŚŽŶŽƌĞĚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ůĞũĂŶĚƌŽ :ĞƐƵƐ dŽƌŽ DŽŶƌƌŽLJ ŽĨ ŽůƵŵďŝĂ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJ͕ ǁŚŽ ŝƐ ĂŶ ĞŵƉŚĂƟĐ ǀŽŝĐĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĮŐŚƚ ĨŽƌ ŚƵŵĂŶ ƌŝŐŚƚƐ ĂŶĚ ŝŵŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ĂŶĚ hEz͖ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ <ĂLJŽĚĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJ ŽĨ sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ͕ ĂŶ ŝŵƉĂƐƐŝŽŶĞĚ ƌĂĐŝĂů ĂŶĚ ŵĞŶƚĂů ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĂĚǀŽĐĂƚĞ͖ ĂŶĚ ^ŝĞƌƌĂ >ĞǁŝƐ͕ ƌĞĐĞŶƚ ŐƌĂĚƵĂƚĞ ŽĨ sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ ŽŵŵŽŶǁĞĂůƚŚ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJ͕ ǁŚŽ ŝƐ Ă ĐŚĂŵƉŝŽŶ ďŽƚŚ ĨŽƌ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƵŶĚĞƌƐĞƌǀĞĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƉƌĞƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĨƌŝĐĂŶͲ ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ ŚŝƐƚŽƌLJ͘ ĂĐŚ ŚĂƐ ƉƌŽǀĞŶ ƚŚĞŵƐĞůǀĞƐ Ă ůĞĂĚĞƌ ŝŶ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǁĂLJ ŽĨ ĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐƐ͕ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ŝŶǀŽůǀĞŵĞŶƚ͕ ĂŶĚ ǀŝƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĨƵƚƵƌĞ͘ ͞ ƵƌŝŶŐ ŽƵƌ dŚŝƌĚ ŶŶƵĂů &Ăůů ĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶ͕ ǁĞ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ĂĐĐŽŵƉůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚƐ ŽĨ ƉŽůŝĐLJ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƐĞƌǀĂŶƚƐ ǁŚŽ ŚĂǀĞ ŝŶƐƉŝƌĞĚ ƵƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ǁŽƌŬ͕ ĐŽƵƌĂŐĞ͕ ĚĞĚŝĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐŚĞĞƌ ǁŝůů ƚŽ ŽǀĞƌĐŽŵĞ ƚŚĞ ďĂƌƌŝĞƌƐ ƚŚĞLJ ĨĂĐĞĚ ƚŚĂƚ ĐŽƵůĚ ŚĂǀĞ ĞĂƐŝůLJ ĚĞƌĂŝůĞĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĚƌĞĂŵƐ͕͟ ƐĂLJƐ WŽůŝĐLJ WĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ WƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ K͕ ƌ͘ ͘ WƵůĂŶĞ >ƵĐĂƐ͘ ͞tŚĞƚŚĞƌ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ďĞŐŝŶŶŝŶŐ͕ ŵŝĚĚůĞ͕ Žƌ ĞŶĚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ĐĂƌĞĞƌƐ͕ ǁĞ ŚĂǀĞ ŵƵĐŚ ƚŽ ůĞĂƌŶ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞŝƌ ũŽƵƌŶĞLJƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ǁĞ ƐƚĂŶĚ ƚŽ ďĞŶĞĮƚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŽŶƟŶƵŝŶŐ ƉĞƌƐĞǀĞƌĂŶĐĞ ƚŽ ƌĞĂůŝnjĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ ĂŶĚ ĐĂƌĞĞƌ ŐŽĂůƐ͘͟ dŚĞ ϯƌĚ ŶŶƵĂů &Ăůů ĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƐ ƚŚĞ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ ŽĨ WŽůŝĐLJ WĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ͘ dŽ ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐĞ ƟĐŬĞƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƉŽŶƐŽƌƐŚŝƉƐ͕ ŐŽ ƚŽ ŚƩƉƐ͗ͬ​ͬƉŽůŝĐLJƉĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ͘ŽƌŐͬĞǀĞŶƚͬ ĨĂůůͲĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶͬ͘ ŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ƚĂdžͲĚĞĚƵĐƟďůĞ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ĞǀĞŶƚ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ŝŶĨŽΛƉŽůŝĐLJƉĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ͘ŽƌŐ Žƌ ĐĂůů ;ϴϲϲͿͲϰϲϱͲϲϲϳϭ͘ About Policy Pathways, Inc. WŽůŝĐLJ WĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ͕ /ŶĐ͕͘ ŝƐ Ă ŶŽŶƉĂƌƟƐĂŶ͕ ϱϬϭ; Ϳ;ϯͿ ƚĂdžͲĞdžĞŵƉƚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ ďĂƐĞĚ ŝŶ ZŝĐŚŵŽŶĚ͕ sŝƌŐŝŶŝĂ͘ WĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ͕ ĂŶĚ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ŚŝŐŚ ƐĐŚŽŽů ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ͕ ƌĞĐĞŶƚ ŚŝŐŚ ƐĐŚŽŽů ŐƌĂĚƵĂƚĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĐŽůůĞŐĞ ĂŶĚ ƵŶĚĞƌŐƌĂĚƵĂƚĞƐ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ǁŚŽ ĚĞƐŝƌĞ ƚŽ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĮĞůĚƐ ŽĨ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƉŽůŝĐLJ͕ ƉƵďůŝĐ ĂĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ͕ ĂŶĚ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͘ WŽůŝĐLJ WĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ ŝƐ ŽƉĞŶ ƚŽ ĂŶLJ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ ƌĞŐĂƌĚůĞƐƐ ŽĨ ƐŽĐŝĂů ĐĂƚĞŐŽƌLJ Žƌ ŽƌŝĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ͘ >ĞĂƌŶ ŵŽƌĞ ĂďŽƵƚ WŽůŝĐLJ WĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ƉŽůŝĐLJƉĂƚŚǁĂLJƐ͘ŽƌŐ.

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VUU rolls over Lincoln 32-0; faces Chowan this Saturday Virginia Union University celebrated its homecoming in festive fashion. Now it hopes to play party pooper on an opponent’s special occasion.

To the delight of its alumni on homecoming weekend, the Panthers defeated Lincoln University 32-0 at Hovey Stadium last Saturday.

Now the team heads to Murfreesboro, N.C., and a date with CIAA opponent Chowan University for the Hawks’ homecoming this Saturday, Oct. 16.

Chowan was 5-0 and ranked 24th nationally in the NCAA Division II prior to its 14-3 home loss to Bowie State University last Saturday.

The loss drops Chowan to 2-1 in the CIAA, the same as VUU. The Hawks travel via the right arm of senior quarterback Bryce Witt from Dinwiddie High School. Witt is Chowan’s career leader in passing yards (8,226) and touchdowns (88) but struggled against Bowie State, throwing for only 69 yards.

The VUU-Chowan contest will serve as something of an elimination game in the schools’ Northern Division standings

CIAA Overall Bowie State University 3-0 5-1 Virginia Union University 2-1 3-3 Chowan University 2-1 5-1 Elizabeth City State Univ. 2-1 2-4 Virginia State University 2-1 2-3 Lincoln University 0-3 0-6 Oct. 16 games Elizabeth City State at Lincoln, 1 p.m.

Virginia Union at Chowan, 1 p.m.

Virginia State at Bowie State, 1 p.m.

Russell Wilson sidelined with injury Russell Wilson, among the most talented and durable quarterbacks in NFL history, will be taking some time off to mend.

The Seattle Seahawks veteran suffered a fractured middle finger on his right throwing hand in the team’s 26-17 loss Oct. 7 to the Los Angeles Rams.

The injury occurred when Wilson struck his hand against the Rams’ Aaron Donald while following through on a pass.

Three pins were inserted to surgically repair the injury. He is expected to miss at least the next four games, beginning with the Sunday, Oct. 17, matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Wilson, who played locally at Collegiate School, had started 149 straight games for Seattle dating to 2012.

Replacing Wilson will be veteran Geno Smith, a 31year-old former West Virginia University standout who played with the New York Jets, the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Chargers before landing in Seattle in 2019.

Current African-American starting QBs in the NFL • Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks, replacing Russell Wilson • Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens • Tyrod Taylor, Houston Texans • Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs • Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals • Teddy Bridgewater, Denver Broncos • Justin Fields, Chicago Bears • Jameis Winston, New Orleans Saints • Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles • Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys • Jacoby Brissett, Miami Dolphins Due to injuries and/or coaches’ decisions, Trey Lance with the San Francisco 49ers and Dwayne Haskins with the Pittsburgh Steelers are two other Black quarterbacks with upward mobility.

hopes of unseating perennial power Bowie State from the top of the CIAA Northern Division standings.

VUU’s homecoming shutout win over hapless Lincoln University didn’t come as easily as some suspected. The score was just 16-0 at halftime and 19-0 after three periods.

The statistics were not overwhelming. The Panthers had 15 first downs to Lincoln’s 12 and a 273-183 total yardage lead.

The Panthers didn’t put it away until backup quarterback E’Mond Caldwell hit Charles Hall for a pair of four-period touchdowns.

Hall, the “Jersey Jet” from Trenton, N.J., now has 17 receptions on the season for 487 yards and five touchdowns and is a clear NCAA Division II All-America candidate.

Starting quarterback Khalid Morris was 12-for-28 for 143 yards before giving way to Caldwell, a graduate student from Sanford, N.C. Morris left the game after taking a hard hit on a tackle.

Freshman Jada Byers ran for one touchdown and Morris connected with James Jackson for an early touchdown.

Still, it wasn’t a smooth effort offensively for the hosts against an outmanned opponent.

Marvin Holmes was called on to punt six times and VUU lost 81 yards on six penalties.

Xzavier Hines had 2.5 sacks, Jarret Sumiel had two sacks and Tovias Parker made an interception to highlight the defense. VUU sacked the Lincoln quarterbacks nine times.

It has been a choppy season for Coach Alvin Parker’s Panthers. They have suffered fairly one-sided losses to three strong squads, FCS Hampton University (2-3), Division II national contender Valdosta State University (5-0) and CIAA rival Shaw University (3-3).

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Virginia Union University’s Xzavier Hines catapults in to sack Lincoln University quarterback Trae Greene in last Saturday’s homecoming game. The Panthers sacked the Lincoln quarterback nine times during their 32-0 victory.

The victories have been scored against three teams with a combined 0-17 mark. Lincoln and Virginia University of Lynchburg are each 0-6 and Johnson C. Smith University is 0-5.

VUU needs a bold-letter victory and Chowan, even on its upcoming homecoming Saturday, is in the Panthers’ crosshairs. VUU has won its last three games against Chowan, including a

most recent 41-34 win in 2019.

Chowan is not an HBCU. It joined the CIAA in 2009 and participated in all CIAA sports until 2019. It now competes in Conference Carolinas for all sports other than football.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, the Panthers will return to Lombardy Street to face Bowie State University.

VSU to take on dreaded Bowie State after trouncing Elizabeth City State Virginia State University’s football offense has sprung to life at just the right time.

Following a rousing 35-7 win last Saturday over Elizabeth City State University, the Trojans head to Bowie State University to face the dreaded Bulldogs.

Bowie State has become the Tom Brady of the CIAA Northern Division.

Just as Brady has been synonymous with NFL dominance for years, Bowie State has ruled the Northern Division.

Since 2015, the Maryland school is 34-4 against CIAA opponents, including 3-0 this go-round.

The Trojans are gaining traction after a sputtering September.

VSU scored only four touchdowns in its first three games this season, but has since defeated St. Augustine’s University 33-9 and Elizabeth City State University last Saturday to creep back

into the divisional discussion.

In dismantling Elizabeth City State at Rogers Stadium in Ettrick, the Men of Troy rolled up 22 first downs and 459 yards total offense.

VSU Coach Reggie Barlow had been searching for a quarterback to replace three-year starter Cordelral Cook (2017 to 2019), and he may have found two.

Alternating quarterbacks Jordan Davis and D’Vonte Waller passed for 285 yards and three touchdowns.

Darius Hagans ran for 58 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 59 yards and another touchdown. Upton Bailey, a freshman from Petersburg High School, raced for 58 yards on four carries.

Defensively, Zion Johnson made 12 tackles and Will Adams out of Hermitage High School in Henrico County had nine. Javon Frazier contributed

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Virginia State University running back Kimo Clarke takes on Elizabeth City State University defensive players during last Saturday’s 35-7 victory over the Vikings.

2.5 sacks.

Bowie State is coming off a tough road victory at Chowan University and features Ja’rome Johnson at quarterback.

Johnson is no Tom Brady but he was the 2019 CIAA Offensive Player of the Year and a BoxToRow All-American.

If the Trojans are to make a run at

the CIAA Northern Division title, they most likely will need to take a bite out of the Bulldogs and win the rest of the way.

VSU will return to Ettrick on Saturday, Oct. 23, for a 2 p.m. homecoming date with Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.

St. Christopher’s standout Andre Greene Jr. among top national prospects Andre Greene Jr. checks all the boxes.

Whatever someone is looking for in a receiver— size, speed, leaping, sure hands, smarts, work ethic, etc.—the senior at St. Christopher’s School has it in bunches.

“Andre is a unique prospect—so explosive,” said St. Christopher’s Coach Lance Clelland. “He has a very high ceiling.”

Rivals.com, ESPN and 247Sports all rank Greene, who turned 18 on Oct. 5, among the Top 10 receiving prospects nationally for the Class of 2022.

The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Greene of Richmond has attracted scholarship offers from a who’s who of major colleges coast to coast.

At this juncture, the six finalists on his own checklist are the University of Georgia, Penn State, Louisiana State University, the University of Oregon, the University of North Carolina and Clemson University.

Greene’s decision figures to be an early Christmas present for one fortunate school. The NCAA National Letter of Intent signing date is Dec. 15.

The son of Alexis Brown and Andre Greene Sr., Greene transferred to St. Christopher’s as a ninthgrader after attending Lynnhaven Academy in South

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Andre Greene Jr. of St. Christopher’s snags the ball during the team’s game against Benedictine College Preparatory on Oct. 1. The 6-foot-3 Greene, a senior, has six colleges at the top of his list and offers from across the country.

Richmond.

He made Coach Clelland’s varsity as a freshman and emerged as a standout in 2019 as a sophomore, catching 31 balls for 600 yards and helping the Saints

to a 10-2 record and to the finals in the Virginia Independent Schools playoffs.

This past spring, in an abbreviated three-game season, he made 12 receptions for 234 yards and two touchdowns.

It has been more of the same for No. 6 in red and gray during his senior farewell tour for the Saints.

In helping St. Christopher’s to a 5-0 start, Greene, who also plays cornerback on defense, has 19 grabs for 388 yards and eight touchdowns.

Greene is at least the second national-caliber recruit to play under Coach Clelland in recent years.

Garrett Taylor went on to become a team captain and starting safety at Penn State.

Coach Clelland also knows about high-intensity recruiting from a personal standpoint. He and his brother, Lane, were big-time recruits in Maryland.

Lance went on to play at Northwestern University; Lane at the University of Notre Dame.

The football season won’t end for Greene following the state playoffs. In January, he will play in the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando.

Being selected for the nationally televised allstar game is another honor Greene can add to his lengthy checklist.

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Personality: Elwood ‘Coach Pat’ Patterson Jr. Spotlight on co-founder of the East End Boxing Club Everyone needs an emotional outlet to cool off, unwind or clear their head of life’s troubles.

For Richmond youths, the East End Boxing Club offers a unique way to re-center their minds and improve their bodies, courtesy of Elwood Patterson Jr. Elwood Patterson Jr., known as “Coach Pat,” is the cofounder with his 26-year-old son, Malik Patterson, of the East End Boxing Club.

The club, which is located in a gym on Charles City Circle off Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico, “is dedicated to providing a safe haven for physical training and mental conditioning that will lay the foundation for critical life skills that are practical beyond the immediate scope of boxing,” Mr. Patterson says.

“Our purpose is to provide a framework for continual personal growth for the athletes who develop their boxing skills at the EEBC.” Physical activity is just one aspect of Mr. Patterson’s operation, with club members able to not just improve their skills and health in the ring, but their mental and emotional well-being, too, through gym-based programs such as Therapy Unleashed and Total Body Nutrition.

Youths who take part in the programs ultimately develop skills fit for boxing matches, learn how to manage their anxiety and anger, build healthy coping skills and self-awareness and much more.

Mr. Patterson wears many hats. He is a mentor and director of services with Faith in Your Future Mentoring and Truancy and a co-founder with his son and director of the East End Youth Athletic Association, the umbrella group for several athletic programs in Central Virginia, including the East End Tigers Football & Cheering, East End Lightning Track & Field and ACC Youth Basketball.

These groups all serve the community through physical activity.

Mr. Patterson sees the work of East End Boxing Club as offering critical life lessons that apply both in and out of the ring: “You get what you put in.”

“During fights, it will be revealed who really put the critical, hard work in and who just did enough to get by,” Mr. Patterson says. “The same is true for life.”

On Saturday, Oct. 16, the East End Boxing Club is holding its 3rd Annual Gloves Over Guns program at 1 p.m. at 17th Street Market in Shockoe Bottom, to uplift young people and find solutions to ending gun violence.

Following a Peace and Solidarity Walk at noon from

the Richmond City Justice Center to 17th Street Market, the Gloves Over Guns program will start, featuring several guest speakers and special guests. Following the speakers will be several boxing matches featuring members of the East End Boxing Club.

“Youth gun violence is an epidemic in our communities and impacts every jurisdiction,” Mr. Patterson says. “We’re committed to helping youths find healthy coping skills.”

Meet an important influence in the lives of area young people and this week’s Personality, Elwood “Coach Pat” Patterson Jr.: Date and place of birth: Oct. 4 in Richmond.

Where I live now: Varina.

Education: Henrico High School graduate, 1989; attended Lenoir Community College and Reynolds Community College, majoring in business.

Family: Wife, Cheryl Patterson; daughter, Cierra Person; and son, Malik Patterson.

Occupation: Co-founder with son, Malik Patterson, of East End Boxing Club; director of services/mentor with Faith in Your Future Mentoring and Truancy; and co-founder with son, Malik Patterson, and director of East End Youth Athletic Association.

East End Boxing Club is: The home of boxing for the RVA with a family atmosphere.

Why East End Boxing Club is more than a gym: East End Boxing Club is a place where you can learn the sport of boxing, boxing cardio and other activities geared toward living a healthy life. We also have Total Body Nutrition (Herbalife), led by LaToya Rucker, inside the building that is open daily. We have Therapy Undefeated, led by Ticeses Teasley, in the building implementing behavior conditioning sessions and numerous other group sessions.

Mission: East End Boxing Club is dedicated to providing a safe haven for physical training and mental conditioning that will lay the foundation for critical life skills that are practical beyond the immediate scope of boxing. Our purpose is to provide a framework for continual personal growth for the athletes who develop their boxing skills at the EEBC. We aspire to serve as a common source of inspiration for trainees of both genders that range from youth to adult who share our passion for competitive boxing and who believe that all adversity can be overcome through determination, perseverance and hard work.

When and why I quit my day job and started East End Boxing Club: My day job with

mentoring is a collaboration with the boxing. So I don’t think I will ever quit what I’m doing. I love my work and the kids I serve.

Why the sport of boxing is a metaphor for life: Because you get what you put in. During matches, you will hear announcers say, “Now we see who really put the work in.” During fights, it will be revealed who really put the critical, hard work in and who just did enough to get by. The same is true for life.

The time comes when you are in the metaphorical late rounds of life. It will soon be revealed if you put the hard work in or just enough to get by. Boxing is empowering on the physical level. Boxing gives clear evidence of results of hard work — in short, improved health, new skills, better conditioning and more confidence.

Boxing and therapy: We have a program in our gym called Therapy Undefeated that was created by Ticeses Teasley. Therapy Undefeated helps youths to develop skills to manage anxiety and anger, stress, build healthy coping skills, learn team building skills, establish a sense of belonging and build self-control and selfawareness.

Sayings from boxing that non-boxers are encouraged by: Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches.

What it takes to box: Selfdetermination, discipline and a great work ethic.

Why boxing is not just a contact sport: Life lessons, discipline, structure, self-control and self-awareness.

What Muhammad Ali taught the world: It is never too late to learn new things in life. Champions aren’t made in gyms.

How boxing and mentoring work together: We have a fully established mentoring program called Faith in Your Future Mentoring and Truancy.

We are mentoring our youths

daily, teaching life lessons as well as connecting them with other community supports.

COVID-19 and boxing: Was a very difficult time for the gym. We had to close for three months. It was difficult for our kids to remain active during this time, especially our amateur team and pro boxers. The cleanliness of our gym was always top priority for us prior to the pandemic; it just increased more during the pandemic. Certain protocols had to be implemented before opening back up, such as, social distancing, temperature checks and mask wearing.

Ways boxing can help reimagine Richmond: Boxing can give youths other alternatives rather than using a gun.

Also, for the kids that envision a pro boxing career, it is making a platform for that to happen.

East End Boxing Club partners with: Boys and Girls Clubs, the Richmond Department of Social Services, the Henrico Department of Social Services, the Petersburg Department of Social Services, Nurturing Minds, the state Department of Juvenile Justice, Total Body Nutrition, the Building Constructive Communities Foundation, Richmond Juvenile Justice Services, Richmond Sheriff Antionette V. Irving and the Richmond Sheriff’s Office, Faith in Your Future Mentoring, Therapy Undefeated, East End Youth Athletic Association and sports medicine physician Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw.

Upcoming events: 3rd Annual Gloves Over Guns, 1 p.m. Sat-

urday, Oct. 16, at 17th Street Market, 100 N. 17th St. in Shockoe Bottom. There will be guest speakers from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by boxing matches at 2 p.m. Speakers include Richmond Sheriff Antionette V. Irving, Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney and the Rev. Tyrone Nelson, Varina District representative on the Henrico County Board of Supervisors.

Families that have been impacted by area gun violence will be present in honor of their love ones. Special guests include professional boxer Jalil “Major” Hackett with Mayweather Promotions; his father and trainer Bernard Hackett; and his manager Derrick Curry, also a pro scout for Mayweather Promotions; legendary ring announcer Henry Jones; and Jerry Royster, owner of Cobra Boxing Academy. At noon, Sheriff Irving is hosting a Peace and Solidarity Walk from the Richmond City Justice Center to the 17th Street Market for the event.

Gloves Over Guns is: Youth gun violence is an epidemic in our communities and impacts every jurisdiction. We’re committed to helping youths find healthy coping skills. Gloves Over Guns gives youths the opportunity to learn conflict resolution inside the ring. Together, we can uplift young people in our region and find solutions to end gun violence.

How I start the day: Walk two to three miles daily and go over the list for the day.

A perfect day for me is: Not hearing anyone lost their life as the result of gun violence.

What I am learning about myself during the pandemic: I’m better than I thought I was at dealing with adversity.

Something I love to do that most people would never imagine: Playing Madden NFL and NBA 2K video games with the kids. I’m a true competitor.

Quote that I am inspired by: “Do what you got to do, so you can do what you want to do.”

Friends describe me as: A loyal, dedicated and caring person.

At the top of my “to-do” list: Provide for loved ones.

Leave a legacy for my kids to carry out.

Best late-night snack: Chips.

Best thing my parents ever taught me: Get up early to get a jumpstart on the day.

Person who influenced me the most: My father, Elwood Patterson Sr. Book that influenced me the most: “Alpha Male Bible” by Sean Wayne.

What I’m reading now: “The Art & Science of Respect: A memoir by James Prince.”

Next goal: Continue to work with the youths in our community with the mentoring and other community supports.

Also continue to expand our sports programs — East End Boxing Club, East End Tigers Football and Cheering, East End Lightning Track and Field, ACC Youth Basketball.

Also, working more on the management and promotional side of boxing. Continue to put on amateur boxing shows and in 2022 having professional boxing shows here in RVA. I want to continue build more gyms in Virginia and reach more youths with the mentoring programs.

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Happenings Music and dance by the river Music and dance came alive last weekend at the annual Richmond Folk Festival. Thousands of people, including Candace Ross and her children, Kiana Ross, Khalil Williams and Kasia Carrington, left, headed to the riverfront in Downtown and Brown’s Island for the three-day event showcasing the talent and culture of more than 30 artists from around the nation and the globe on multiple stages.

Tap dancer and chanteuse Brinae Ali, right, dances to the music of Baltimore jazz group Dizzy Spellz Saturday afternoon on the Altria Stage.

Below right, Thomas Woodson grooves as he records Rare Essence, a go-go band from Washington that has been popular since the mid-1970s, during a performance on the Dominion Stage Saturday evening.

Below center, Rodolfo Zanetti plays the bandoneon, an instrument in the concertina family, with the Pedro Giraudo Tango Ensemble as Leonardo Sardella and Mariana Parma, below left, dance an Argentine tango to an appreciative crowd at the Community Foundation Stage.

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Homecoming for the VUU Panthers Rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the students, alumni and supporters attending Virginia Union University’s homecoming last Saturday at Willie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium on the Lombardy Street campus. Mr. and Miss VUU 2021-22 Kirk Jones and Eboné Giles wave to the crowd during their introduction at halftime. Mr. Lanier, a pro football hall of famer who grew up playing on Hovey Field when he was a student at Maggie L. Walker High School, was recognized for leading the effort to refurbish the field and stadium. Below, members of VUU Divine Elegance perform to the sounds of the VUU Ambassadors of Sound Marching Band.

Lines form to taste Richmond ice cream queen’s winning creation

By Ronald E. Carrington

The line was long, but Richmonders had the opportunity to finally taste and enjoy the new prize-winning Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor created by Richmond’s own Rabia Kamara.

People young and old alike stood in a long line down Brookland Park Boulevard in North Side that wrapped around the block last week to sample of Ms. Kamara’s “Bia’s Black Joy Sundae” creation.

From 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7, a steady chorus of “ahhs,” “wows” and “unbelievables” could be heard as people tasted the luscious, creamy, nutty mixture of salted malted Dulce de leche ice cream, vanilla ice cream, Old Bay caramel swirl, dark chocolate fudge brownie chunks and salty toffee hazelnut blondies.

In early September, the 32-year-old Ms. Kamara, now the queen of ice cream, won the nationally televised Food Network’s “Ben & Jerry’s: Clash of the Cones” competition and claimed a $20,000 grand prize.

Ms. Kamara, owner of

Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets, beat out five other contestants from across the nation during the monthlong competition held and filmed in Waterbury, Vt., the headquarters of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

As the winner, Ms. Kamara also was awarded the tasting event held outside her shop by a Ben & Jerry’s franchise from Charlottesville. Her winning flavor, owned by Ben & Jerry’s, is only available at Ben & Jerry’s stores.

The crowd of eager people waiting to taste her creation was filled with family, friends, neighbors and people from across the city and Metro Richmond.

“She is fabulous. She is gifted. We are so proud of her,” said Ms. Kamara’s father, Lans Kamara, who came from Maryland with Ms. Kamara’s mother for the event.

As she watched and heard people’s reaction to the ice cream, Ms. Kamara told the Free Press, “I hope this event will bring more people to my shop. Customers will now know who we are and we will shine some more light on Richmond. We are very

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Queen of ice cream Rabia Kamara gives out samples of her winning Ben & Jerry’s ice cream creation “Bia’s Black Joy Sundae” last week to people lined up outside her shop, Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets, on Brookland Park Boulevard.

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Remembering Gabriel and the enslaved

By George Copeland Jr.

formed into a manicured field, with plans for the city to invest $53.5 million in the next few More than 220 years after Gabriel planned years to create a slavery memorial museum a rebellion against his enslavers in Henrico in and park.

1800, more than 80 people gathered at the site However, from the event’s speakers, it was in Shockoe Bottom where he was executed and clear more must be done to ensure the protecwhere roughly 22,000 other African-Americans tion of these sites in Richmond. of that time are buried.

“We want commemorative justice. We need The 19th Annual Gabriel Gathering, held justice not only for us here, but our elders, our Sunday evening at the African Burial Ground ancestors,” said Christopher Rasheed Green, a near 15th and Broad streets, memorialized the representative for the East Marshall Street Well 221st anniversary of Gabriel’s execution at the Project Family Representative Council. “We can city’s gallows on Oct. 10, 1800, and recognized only go forward if we know where we came the work done so far in the fight for justice and from. We have to learn from the past, and we equality and the challenges ahead. have to stand up and reclaim what’s ours.”

“Everything was done The solutions shared by so that I could have a the speakers ran the gamut, more peaceful life, not from ensuring Shockoe completely equal, but a Bottom and other nearby more equal life,” said burial grounds are turned Pamela Bingham, a direct into memorial parks to descendant of Gabriel and pushing back against the the family historian. unkempt conditions at “I realized as a benefihistoric Black East End and ciary of that movement, Evergreen cemeteries and and as a descendant of attempts to close them to Gabriel that there is so the larger community. much work still to be As discussed by J. done because we are not Ron and Jarene Fleming, Pamela Bingham, a direct descendant of members of the cemeterall free.”

The Gabriel Gathering Gabriel, speaks to more than 80 people ies’ Descendants Council was started in 2003 by the attending Sunday’s event, called the of Greater Richmond, Sacred Ground Historical Gabriel Gathering, to memorialize the East End and Evergreen 221st anniversary of Gabriel’s death Reclamation Project of on the site. cemeteries and other burial the Virginia Defenders for grounds, like Shockoe Freedom, Justice and Equality. It has worked Bottom, would need the support of the commuto draw attention to the overlooked site and its nity to ensure they are managed for the public history in a city where the site’s commercial good and to stand against moneyed interests potential seemed of more importance. The acre- and corporate-minded redevelopment. age, a critical place in America’s domestic slave “Richmond’s African-American cemeteries trade, also included slave jails where enslaved should be transformative sites of engagement, people were bought and sold for decades. It truth-telling places to learn history and build also now an important point on the Richmond community,” Mr. Fleming said, “not places Slave Trail in telling and understanding the that perpetuate a legacy of paternalism and city’s history. exclusion.”

The Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Some movement has been taken by the city Project’s efforts have seen the grounds trans- government, including the purchase in April of

Photos by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press

Roses adorn the African Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom where the enslaved man Gabriel was hanged Oct. 10, 1800, for plotting an rebellion against his enslavers. Below, Free Egunfemi of Untold RVA and visitors pay homage to Gabriel near a wall of placards at the African Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom commemorating the freedom fighter. The placards were installed by Untold RVA.

the historic Shockoe Hill Burial Ground, with plans to make it part of the Richmond Slave Trail. But speakers said an active and engaged Richmond community is needed to make sure these sites are properly reclaimed, that those interred are honored and remembered and that their history is fully told.

“They can deny critical race theory in schools,”

Ms. Bingham said, “but we can all still speak here, in our home, in our neighborhoods, in our churches, our businesses, our community and other institutions about what has happened here in Richmond.

“We can never forget the Black Holocaust,” she continued. “We can never forget the Middle Passage. We cannot forget any of it.”

Former City Councilman Chuck Richardson tells all in new book, ‘Cease Fire! Cease Fire!’

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

LaTika Lee

Former Richmond City Councilman Henry W. “Chuck” Richardson signs copies of his new memoir, “Cease Fire!

Cease Fire!”, last Saturday for John H. Mitchell, the greatgreat-nephew of the late Richmond Planet newspaper editor John Mitchell Jr., and Liza Mickens, the great-greatgranddaughter of the late noted businesswoman Maggie L. Walker. Location: Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia in Jackson Ward.

He was the man called Chuck when he served on Richmond City Council.

And though it has been 26 years since Henry W. “Chuck” Richardson represented the 5th District, memories of the irrepressible politician who staunchly advocated for Black interests still resonate in Richmond.

At 73, Mr. Richardson is now telling the good, the bad and the ugly of his life and political career in a new memoir he wrote with the help of his brother, Monte Richardson.

In the self-published “Cease Fire! Cease Fire!” Mr. Richardson opens up about his service in Vietnam, where he became addicted to heroin. The drug addiction would end up costing him his seat on City Council and put him in prison for several years.

In this tell-all book, he writes about his public service as well as his furtive drug buying and his extramarital affairs.

Mr. Richardson talked about

his book and offered his views on current affairs during an event and book-signing last Saturday at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, where his daughter, City Treasurer Nichole Richardson Armstead, led the discussion.

Mr. Richardson recalled how, as a child, he idolized Zorro, the TV character who fought the oppression of poor and downtrodden people, and in his political career, he said he sought to embody that ethic.

He credits the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission with helping him to learn about issues and the area’s politics. He landed a job with the commission after returning from his service to Vietnam.

He was elected to City Council in 1977 as part of the first Black council majority in Richmond history, with noted civil rights attorney Henry L. Marsh III becoming the city’s first Black mayor.

Mr. Richardson joined the majority in opening up opportunities at City Hall for Black employment that had long been

restricted. He also successfully pushed through legislation that required at least 30 percent of every significant city construction contract to be awarded to Black-owned businesses until the U.S. Supreme Court took up a challenge and deemed that requirement unconstitutional.

He had brushes with the law due to his drug habit, including in the late 1980s when he essentially was forced to go into drug rehab as part of a plea deal. He stayed clean for a few years, but a relapse in 1995 led to his arrest and conviction in Henrico County.

Since then, his most publicized political actions have been

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his effort to get a 5th District representative on City Council who moved out of the district removed from office and his own unsuccessful attempt to regain the seat.

As Mr. Richardson notes in his book, without politics, he could have been just another former Vietnam veteran with an addiction who indulged “until I killed myself.”

Instead, he reflects that for all the controversy he generated, for all the defeats and victories in political battles, “maybe it was politics that saved me.

Maybe one day, who knows, there might be another headline: ‘Zorro Returns!’ ”

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Archaeologists uncover remnants of one of nation’s first Black churches in Williamsburg Free Press wire report

WILLIAMSBURG The brick foundation of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches has been unearthed at Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum that continues to reckon with its past storytelling about the country’s origins and the role of Black Americans.

The First Baptist Church was formed in 1776 by free and enslaved Black people. They initially met secretly in fields and under trees in defiance of laws that prevented AfricanAmericans from congregating.

By 1818, the church had its first building in the former colonial capital. The 16-foot by 20-foot structure was destroyed by a tornado in 1834.

First Baptist’s second structure, built in 1856, stood there for a century. But an expanding Colonial Williamsburg bought the property in 1956 and turned it into a parking lot.

First Baptist’s pastor, Dr. Reginald F. Davis, whose church now stands on Scotland Street in Williamsburg, said the archaeological uncovering of the church’s first home on South Nassau Street is “a rediscovery of the humanity of a people.”

“This helps to erase the historical and social amnesia that has afflicted this country for so many years,” Dr. Davis said.

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nounced Oct. 7 that it had located the foundation after analyzing layers of soil and artifacts such as a one-cent coin.

For decades, Colonial Williamsburg had ignored the stories of colonial Black Americans. But in recent years, the museum has placed a growing emphasis on African-American history while trying to attract more Black visitors.

The outdoor living museum tells the story of Virginia’s 18th century capital and includes more than 400 restored or reconstructed buildings. More than half of the 2,000 people who lived in Williamsburg in the late 18th century were Black—and many were enslaved.

Sharing stories of residents of color is a relatively new phenomenon at Colonial Williamsburg. It wasn’t until 1979 when the museum began telling Black stories, and not until 2002 that it launched its American Indian Initiative.

First Baptist Church has been at the center of an initiative to reintroduce African- Americans to the museum. For instance, Colonial Williamsburg’s historic conservation experts repaired the church’s long-silenced bell several years ago.

Congregants and museum archaeologists are now plotting a way forward together on how best to excavate the site and to tell First Baptist’s story. The relationship is starkly different

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Dr. Reginald F. Davis, left, pastor of First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Connie Matthews Harshaw, a member of First Baptist, and Jack Gary, Colonial Williamsburg’s director of archaeology, stand Oct 6 at the brick-andmortar foundation of the old church unearthed in Williamsburg’s historic area.

from the one in the mid-20th century.

“Imagine being a child going to this church, and riding by and seeing a parking lot ... where possibly people you knew and loved are buried,” said Connie Matthews Harshaw, a member of First Baptist. She is also board president of the Let Freedom Ring Foundation, which is aimed at preserving the church’s history.

Colonial Williamsburg had

paid for the property where the church sat until the mid-1950s, and covered the costs of First Baptist building a new church.

But the museum failed to tell its story despite its rich colonial history.

“It’s a healing process ... to see it being uncovered,” Ms. Harshaw said. “And the community has really come together around this. And I’m talking Black and white.”

The excavation began last

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year at the Nassau Street site. So far, 25 graves have been located based on the discoloration of the soil in areas where a plot was dug, according to Jack Gary, Colonial Williamsburg’s director of archaeology.

Mr. Gary said some congregants already have expressed an interest in analyzing bones to get a better idea of the lives of the deceased and to discover familial connections.

He said some graves appear to predate the building of the second church.

It’s unclear exactly when First Baptist’s first church was built. Some researchers have said it may already have been standing when it was offered to the congregation by Jesse Cole, a white man who owned the property at the time.

First Baptist is mentioned in tax records from 1818 for an adjacent property.

Mr. Gary said the original foundation was confirmed by analyzing layers of soil and artifacts found in them. They included an one-cent coin from 1817 and copper pins that held together clothing in the early 18th century.

Colonial Williamsburg and the congregation want to eventually reconstruct the church.

“We want to make sure that we’re telling the story in a way that’s appropriate and accurate—and that they ap-

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prove of the way we’re telling that history,” Mr. Gary said.

Dr. Jody Lynn Allen, a history professor at the nearby College of William & Mary, said the excavation is part of a larger reckoning on race and slavery at historic sites across the world.

“It’s not that all of a sudden, magically, these primary sources are appearing,” Dr. Allen said. “They’ve been in the archives or in people’s basements or attics. But they weren’t seen as valuable.”

Dr. Allen, who is on the board of First Baptist’s Let Freedom Ring Foundation, said physical evidence like a church foundation can help people connect more strongly to the past.

“The fact that the church still exists—that it’s still thriving— that story needs to be told,” Dr. Allen said. “People need to understand that there was a great resilience in the AfricanAmerican community.”

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City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Monday, November 8, 2021 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. 2021-272 To amend and reordain City Code § 2-1105, concerning the Aging and Disabilities Advisory Board, for the purpose of increasing the membership of such Board from nine to 11 members. (COMMITTEE: Education and Human Services, Thursday, October 14, 2021, 2:00 p.m.)

Ordinance No. 2021-285 To amend City Code §§ 16-51, concerning the creation of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, 1652, concerning definitions for the Affordable Housing Tr u s t F u n d , 1 6 - 5 3 , concerning the purpose of the Affordable Housing Tr u s t F u n d , 1 6 - 8 0 , concerning the creation of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Oversight Board, 16-81, concerning the composition, appointment, and terms of office for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Oversight Board, 16-82, concerning the prohibition on award of grants or loans where Affordable Housing Trust Fund Oversight Board members are involved, 16-83, concerning the duties of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Oversight Board, 16-84, concerning the conduct of affairs for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Oversight Board, 16112, concerning program administration for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, 16-113, concerning the general administration of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and 16-114, concerning regulations for the administration of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, for the purpose of modifying the operations and administration of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. (COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 3:00 p.m.)

Ordinance No. 2021-293 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Project Agreement for Use of Commonwealth Transportation Funds Fiscal Year 2022 between the City of Richmond and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the amount of $15,240.00 to fund the City’s commuter assistance mobility marketing project.

(COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 3:00 p.m.)

Ordinance No. 2021-294 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Lease between the City of Richmond as lessor and the Greater Richmond Transit Co. as lessee for the purpose of leasing to the Greater Richmond Transit Co. a certain portion of the City-owned property located at 808 East Clay Street. (COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 3:00 p.m.)

Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so by following the instructions referenced in the November 8, 2021 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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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, November 1, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. and the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, November 8, 2021 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. 2021-295 To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2200 Carrington Street and 2202 Carrington Street for the purpose of a mixed-use building containing up to nine dwelling units and commercial uses, upon certain terms and conditions. The properties are situated in an R-63 Multifamily Urban Residential District. Richmond 300 recommends a future land use of “Neighborhood Mixed‑Use” for the property. The primary uses recommended for Neighborhood Mixed‑Use are single‑family houses, accessory dwelling units, duplexes, small multi‑family buildings (typically 3‑10 units) and open space. Secondary uses include large multi‑family buildings (10+ units), retail/ office/personal service, institutional, cultural and government.

Ordinance No. 2021-296 To authorize the special use of the property known as 4120 Dorset Road for the purpose of a day nursery for up to 12 children, upon certain terms and conditions.

The property is situated in a R-3 Single-Family Residential District. The Richmond 300 Master Plan recommends a future land use of “Residential” for the property. The primary uses envisioned for Residential are single family houses, accessory dwelling units, and open space.

Secondary uses are duplexes and small multi‑family buildings (typically 3‑10 units), institutional, and cultural.

Ordinance No. 2021-297 To authorize the special use of the property known as 2100 Edwards Avenue for the purpose of up to three single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. The property is situated in an R-5 Single-Family Residential D i s t r i c t . T h e C i t y ’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates a future land use for the subject property as Residential.

Primary Uses: Singlefamily houses, accessory dwelling units, and open space. Secondary Uses: Duplexes and small multifamily buildings (typically 3-10 units), institutional, and cultural. Secondary uses may be found along major streets. (p. 54) The density of the proposal is approximately 11 units per acre.

Ordinance No. 2021-298 To authorize the special use of the property known as 513 North 28th Street for the purpose of a day nursery in a singlefamily detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions. The property is situated in a R-8 Urban Residential District. The Richmond 300 Master Plan designates the future land use of the subject property as Neighborhood Mixed-Use. Primary Uses: Single-family houses, accessory dwelling units, duplexes, small multifamily buildings (typically 3-10 units), and open space. Secondary Uses: Large multi-family buildings (10+units), retail/ office/personal service, institutional, cultural, and government.

Ordinance No. 2021-299 To authorize the special use of the property known as 111 B North Lombardy Street for the purpose of restaurant and retail uses and other uses permitted in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District, upon certain terms and conditions.

The property is situated in a R-6 Single-Family Attached Residential District. Richmond 300 recommends a future land use of “Neighborhood Mixed‑Use” for the property. The primary uses recommended for Neighborhood Mixed‑Use are single‑family houses, accessory dwelling units, duplexes, small multi‑family buildings (typically 3‑10 units) and open space. Secondary uses include large multi‑family buildings (10+ units), retail/ office/personal service, institutional, cultural and government.

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Avenue, for the purpose of a single-family detached dwelling, upon certain terms and conditions.

The current zoning for the subject property is R-6 Single Family Attached Residential. The City’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates a future land use for the subject property as Residential.

Primary uses include single-family houses, accessory dwelling units, and open space.

Secondary uses include Duplexes and small multifamily buildings (typically 3-10 units), institutional, and cultural. Secondary uses may be found along major streets. (p. 54) Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so by following the instructions referenced in the November 8, 2021 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.

Candice D. Reid City Clerk City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Monday, October 25, 2021 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 ordinance: Ordinance No. 2021-291 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept the first tranche of American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $77,439,914.00 from the United States Department of the Treasury; to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 General Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the General Fund Budget for certain agencies and reserves for contingencies by $35,639,914.00; to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities for certain new capital improvement projects in the Culture and Recreation category by $28,300,000.00; to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Stormwater Utility Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Stormwater Utility Budget by $12,500,000.00; and to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Water Utility Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Water Utility Budget by $1,000,000.00 all for the purpose of funding the City’s efforts to recover from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act. Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so by following the instructions referenced in the October 25, 2021 Richmond City Council Special 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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Divorce VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER JACQUELINE BROWN, Plaintiff v.

THOMAS BROWN, JR., Defendant.

Case No.: CL21002307-00 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, who has been served with the Complaint by posted service appear here on or before the 19th day of November, 2021 at 9:00 AM, and protect his interests.

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

Defendant.

Case No.: CL21003112-00 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 8th day of November, 2021 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 ALICIA STYLES, Plaintiff v.

DJIGUIBA BAH, Defendant.

Case No.: CL21003216-00 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 19th day of November, 2021 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 BABATUNDE ODUFOYE, Plaintiff v.

CHALEI DAVIS-ODUFOYE, Defendant.

Case No.: CL21002556-00 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, who has been served with the Complaint by posted service appear here on or before the 19th day of November, 2021 at 9:00 AM, and protect her interests.

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

ROBERTA ROBINSON, Defendant.

Case No.: CL21002197-00 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 5th day of November, 2021 at 9:00 AM, and protect her 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 PATRICIA HARRIS, Plaintiff v.

TYRONE HARRIS, Defendant.

Case No.: CL21003129-00 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 5th day of November, 2021 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 SHEROD BARBER, Plaintiff v.

TIFFANY BARBER, Defendant.

Case No.: CL21002284-00 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, who has been served with the Complaint by posted service appear here on or before the 8th day of November, 2021 at 9:00 AM, and protect her interests.

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

WHITNEY SINCLAIR, Defendant.

Case No.: CL21002217-00 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, who has been served with the Complaint by posted service appear here on or before the 8th day of November, 2021 at 9:00 AM, and protect his interests.

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

CHARITY GREEN, Defendant.

Case No.: CL21002299-00 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, who has been served with the Complaint by posted service appear here on or before the 8th day of November, 2021 at 9:00 AM, and protect her interests.

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

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

DREAMA BAKER, Defendant.

Case No.: CL21001662-00 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, who has been served with the Complaint by posted service appear here on or before the 4th day of November, 2021 at 9:00 AM, and protect her interests.

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

CUSTODY VIRGINIA: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND Commonwealth of Virginia, in re AR’RYANNA LASHAE CARTER RDSS v.

MARCUS SHELTON, UNKNOWN FATHER & RAVEN CARTER Case No. J-97927-06,07 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to: terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Marcus Shelton (Father), Unknown (Father),& Raven Carter (Mother) of Ar’ryanna Lashae Carter, child DOB: 6/15/2015, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with Parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: Visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support and that:

It is ORDERED that the defendants, Marcus Shelton (Father), Unknown Father (Father),& Raven Carter (Mother), to appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before 12/10/2021, at 10:20 AM, Courtroom #1 (BEL) VIRGINIA: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ALIJAH DEVON CARTER RDSS v.

SHAQUILLE BAILEY, UNKNOWN FATHER & RAVEN CARTER Case No. J-98485-05,06,08 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to: terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Shaquille Bailey (Father), Unknown (Father),& Raven Carter (Mother) of Alijah Devon Carter, child DOB: 8/16/2012, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with Parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: Visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support and that:

It is ORDERED that the defendants, Shaquille Bailey (Father), Unknown Father (Father),& Raven Carter (Mother), to appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before 12/10/2021, at 10:20 AM, Courtroom #1 (BEL)

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER MARCIA WOLFE, Plaintiff v.

CANTINA WOLFE

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER SHAUN LANGHORNE, Plaintiff v.

DANIELLE SMITHERS, Defendant.

Case No.: CL21002096-00 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, who has been served with the Complaint by posted service appear here on or before the 4th day of November, 2021 at 9:00 AM, and protect her interests.

A Copy, Teste:

VIRGINIA: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND Commonwealth of Virginia, in re DOMINIQUE RASHAD ALLEN & KA’SHAWN JOYNN PLEASANTS RDSS v.

UNKNOWN FATHER Case No. J-93391-11-00, J-94683-10-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to: terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Unknown (Father), of Dominique Rashad Allen, child DOB: 1/21/2015 & Ka’shawn Joynn Pleasants, child DOB: 1/16/2017 “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with Parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: Visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support and that:

It is ORDERED that the defendants Unknown Father (Father) to appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or

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JR, 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, 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 WILLIAM H. VAUGHAN, JR, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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

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

LARRY W. INGE, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3120 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2502 Courtland Street, Tax Map Number S009-0224/010, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Larry W. Inge and Cindy E. Inge.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, LARRY W. INGE and CINDY E. INGE, who have been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their last known address, have not been personally 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 LARRY W. INGE, CINDY E. INGE, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

THOMAS L. GALBERTH, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3371 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 701 Belt Boulevard, Tax Map Number C006-0158/002, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner/s of record, Thomas L. Galberth and Tammy D. Gunn Galberth.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, THOMAS L. GALBERTH, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that said owner, TAMMY D. GUNN GALBERTH, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to her last known address, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that WILLIAMS AND FOGG HEATING & AIR, c/o Ronald I. Fogg, which may be a creditor with an interest in said property, for which the agent, Ronald I. Fogg, 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 LUCY SWANN, who may be a creditor with an interest in said property, as 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 THOMAS L. GALBERTH, TA M M Y D. GUNN GALBERTH, WILLIAMS AND FOGG HEATING & AIR, c/o Ronald I. Fogg, LUCY SWANN and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

WILLIAM H. VAUGHAN, JR, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3370 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1419 Ashley Street, Tax Map Number E010-0166/011, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, William H. Vaughan, Jr.

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

BRUNSON CONTRACTORS, LLC, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3077 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1510 North 24th Street, Tax Map Number E000-0780/006, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Brunson Contractors, LLC.

An Affidavit having been filed that DAWOUD ADEYOLA, Registered Agent for BRUNSON CONTRACTORS, LLC, 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, 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 D AW O U D A D E Y O L A , Registered Agent for BRUNSON CONTRACTORS, LLC, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

LYNN VANESIA BROOKS, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3055 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2306 Creighton Road, Tax Map Number E012-0294/004, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Lynn Vanesia Brooks.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, LYNN VANESIA BROOKS, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to her last known address, has not been personally 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 LYNN VANESIA BROOKS, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, CUSTODIAN, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3341 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

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Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Equity Trust Company, Custodian FBO Daniel F. Craney, IRA.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Custodian FBO Daniel F. Craney, IRA, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that JOHN J. WILKINSON, upon information and belief decease, BENEFICIARY of a Deed of Trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Instrument Number 0739639 on December 6, 2007, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, and MYRTLE GIBSON WILKINSON, upon information and belief deceased, BENEFICIARY of a Deed of Trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Instrument Number 0739639 on December 6, 2007, 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 by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Custodian FBO Daniel F. Craney, IRA, JOHN J. WILKINSON, upon information and belief decease, BENEFICIARY of a Deed of Trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Instrument Number 0739639 on December 6, 2007, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, MYRTLE GIBSON WILKINSON, upon information and belief deceased, BENEFICIARY of a Deed of Trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Instrument Number 07-39639 on December 6, 2007, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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

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39638 on December 6, 2007, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, MYRTLE GIBSON WILKINSON, upon information and belief deceased, BENEFICIARY of a Deed of Trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Instrument Number 07-39638 on December 6, 2007, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

CLEMENTINA CRUZ QUINTERO, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3340 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1830 Keswick Avenue, Tax Map Number S007-1032/003, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Clementina Cruz Quintero.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, CLEMENTINA CRUZ QUINTERO, 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 CLEMENTINA CRUZ QUINTERO, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

DOMINION STAFFING, INC, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-2667 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2005 Chamberlayne Parkway, Tax Map Number N0000532/009, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Dominion Staffing, Inc.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, DOMINION STAFFING, INC, an entity listed as inactive in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, 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 DOMINION STAFFING, INC, an entity listed as inactive in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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

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Green, both upon information and belief deceased, per a deed filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Deed Book 729 page 96 on 3 November 1977 has 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 David O. Green and Rosetta A. Green, both upon information and belief deceased, per a deed filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Deed Book 729 page 96 on 3 November 1977 and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

PROJECT ACE, LLC, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3344 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2301 Maury Street, Tax Map Number S000-0403/001, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Project Ace, LLC.

An Affidavit having been filed 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 Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

PROJECT ACE, LLC, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3345 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2401 Maury Street, Tax Map Number S000-1220/015, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Project Ace, LLC.

An Affidavit having been filed 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 Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, CUSTODIAN, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3342 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2403 Alexander Avenue, Tax Map Number S008-0815/057, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Equity Trust Company, Custodian FBO Daniel F. Craney, IRA.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Custodian FBO Daniel F. Craney, IRA, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that JOHN J. WILKINSON, upon information and belief decease, BENEFICIARY of a Deed of Trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Instrument Number 0739638 on December 6, 2007, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, and MYRTLE GIBSON WILKINSON, upon information and belief deceased, BENEFICIARY of a Deed of Trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Instrument Number 0739638 on December 6, 2007, 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 by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Custodian FBO Daniel F. Craney, IRA, JOHN J. WILKINSON, upon information and belief decease, BENEFICIARY of a Deed of Trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Instrument Number 07-

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND John Marshall Courts Building CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v.

DAVID O. GREEN, et al.

Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3906 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2006 Parkwood Avenue, Tax Map Number W0000896019, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, David O. Green and Rosetta A. Green.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, David O. Green and Rosetta A.

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

PROJECT ACE, LLC, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3343 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2416 Everett Street, Tax Map Number S000-1220/016, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Project Ace, LLC.

An Affidavit having been filed 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.”

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Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

LARRY W. INGE, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3079 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2505 Coles Street, Tax Map Number S009-0104/029 Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Larry W. Inge and Cindy E. Inge.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, LARRY W. INGE and CINDY E. INGE, who have been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their last known address, have not been personally 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 LARRY W. INGE, CINDY E. INGE, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

WILLIE C. WEST, III, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL20-3992 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 3601 Carolina Avenue, Tax Map Number N000-1270/010, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Willie C. West, III.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, WILLIE C. WEST, III, 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 CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION fka CHARTER ONE BANK, NA, BENEFICIARY of a Deed of Trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Instrument Number 04-9695 on March 29, 2004, 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 WILLIE C. WEST, III, CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION fka CHARTER ONE BANK, NA, BENEFICIARY of a Deed of Trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Instrument Number 04-9695 on March 29, 2004, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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, v.

MAX ARGUETA, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-3355 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 4519 Cooks Road, Tax Map Number C006-0611/022 Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Max Argueta and Blanca Argueta.

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ARGUETA who have been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their last known address, have not been personally 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 MAX ARGUETA, BLANCA ARGUETA and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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

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MARY M. THOMPSON, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-2393 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 5006 Burtwood Lane, Tax Map Number C008-0462/014, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Mary M. Thompson, Bernadett Thompson, upon information and belief deceased, Eva S. Fountain, Stephanie C. Thompson and Tommy F. Thompson.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, BERNADETT THOMPSON, 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 by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that BERNADETT THOMPSON, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste:

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

PATRICK J. DOLAN, et al, Defendants.

Case No.: CL21-1941 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 4713 Patterson Avenue, Tax Map Number W019-0215/005, Richmond, Virginia, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Patrick J. Dolan.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, PATRICK J. DOLAN, upon information and belief deceased, or his 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 by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that PATRICK J. DOLAN, upon information and belief deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2021 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

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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 Notice of Intent to Acquire Property: The Valentine Museum hereby notifies intent to acquire title to the object listed below. There is no last known owner on record & these objects will become the property of the museum after 65 days if no person can prove ownership of the property, pursuant to Code of VA § § 55.1-2606.

license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Robert E. Walker, Jr. 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 800-5523200.

Please visit website or contact museum for information on how to make a claim: The Valentine Museum Alicia Starliper, Collections Project Manager/Registrar 804-649-0711 ext. 205 Registrar@thevalentine.org http://www.thevalentine.org/ collections/undocumentedproperty

Paint Wine and Good Times LLC Trading as: Paint Wine and Good Times 1731 Wall St Ste 629 Richmond, VA 23224 The above establishment is applying to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage C ontrol (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Art Instruction Studio license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

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 800-5523200.

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BID

FIC.007727: WW1 Shell/fuse FIC.002389: Two vials of suspected gunpowder FIC.007781: Artillery Shell FIC.007782: Artillery Shell

The Lion’s Den RVA, LLC Trading as: The Lion’s Den RVA, LLC 700 Dawn Street, Richmond, VA 23222-4618 The above establishment is applying to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage C ontrol (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Wine and Beer on and off Premises/ Mixed Beverage Restaurant Continued on next column

COUNTY OF HENRICO, VIRGINIA construction bid

ITB #21-2234-10JOK Moody Middle School Parking Improvements Due: November 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

For additional information visit: https://henrico.us/ finance/divisions/puchasing/ solicitations/

The City of Richmond announces the following project(s) available for services relating to: RFP No. 210005969: Alternative Day and Extended Day Program -Youth Pre-Proposal Conference Call Meeting: October 20, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. For all information pertaining to this RFP conference call, please logon to the Richmond website (www.RVA.GOV).

Proposal Due Date: Friday, November 5, 2021/Time: 3:00 P.M. Information or copies of the above solicitations are available by contacting Procurement Services, at the City of Richmond website (www.RVA.GOV), or faxed (804) 646-5989. The City of Richmond encourages all contractors to participate in the procurement process.

The City of Richmond announces the following project(s) available for services relating to: IFB No. 220002796: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) Project (UPC 110880) Pre-Bid Conference Call Meeting: October 25, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. For all information pertaining to this IFB conference call, please logon to the Richmond website (www.RVA.GOV).

Bid Due Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2021/Time: 11:00 A.M.

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

Information or copies of the above solicitations are available by contacting Procurement Services, at the City of Richmond website (www.RVA. GOV), or faxed (804) 646-5989. The City of Richmond encourages all contractors to participate in the procurement process.

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Richmond Ambulance Authority Notice of Request for Proposals Professional Collection Services Solicitation Number: 21-05 The Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA) hereby invites proposals from qualified interested parties to collect first or second placement accounts deemed to be bad debts by RAA, pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth in or referred to in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

All proposals must be received at the Authority’s offices no later than 3:00pm ET on October 29, 2021. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the RFP by contacting: Shawn Wray Compliance Manager Richmond Ambulance Authority 2400 Hermitage Road Richmond, Virginia 23220 804-254-1185 shawn.wray@raaems.org Or Visit: https://raaems.org/about-procurement/

Thank you for your interest in applying for opportunities with The City of Richmond.

To see what opportunities are available, please refer to our website at www.richmondgov.com.

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