Gathered between the statue of Thomas Jefferson and the steps of the Rotunda, a crowd of more than 200 University of Virginia students stood silent Tuesday as LaToya Benton wiped away the tears rolling down her cheek. Exactly one month earlier, Benton’s son, Xzavier Hill, was killed by police. The students had marched from Observatory […]
Author Archives: Mike Kropf
Mike Kropf is a photographer with work printed in various publications in central Virginia. Previously, he was the staff photographer for Longwood University and a photographer for the Washington Football Team.
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Community Bikes seeking new home
Related Article: Riverbend eyed for redevelopment of city public housing For five years, Community Bikes has lived on the corner of Avon Street and Levy Avenue, where countless bikes have been given away to people in need. But this June might be the end of the road. The local nonprofit donates bikes to low-wealth community […]
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Hern family members added to UVA Memorial to Enslaved Laborers
In 1826, months after Thomas Jefferson died, the Rotunda at the University of Virginia was completed. A memorial just east of the Rotunda was dedicated 194 years later in remembrance of the enslaved laborers who built it. On Tuesday, five names were added. Myra Anderson, a descendant of enslaved laborers who built the University of […]
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Rallies held in opposition of Jan. 6 insurrection
There was a sense of familiarity for a number of Charlottesville residents on Jan. 6 as they witnessed a President Donald Trump-inspired mob breach the U.S. Capitol, where violence ensued— resulting in five deaths and multiple injuries. On Jan. 9, a crowd of around 150 gathered outside of the Albemarle County Office Building for a […]
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Congressional candidate Bob Good features House Whip Scalise at Madison County rally
On a cool Thursday morning in front of the Madison County Library, a ring of campaign signs dotted the dewy grass. A crowd of about 50 community members filled the ring — red hats, American flags and posters at the ready. They had gathered to listen to the words of Republican 5th Congressional District candidate […]
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Photos: Early voting underway in Albemarle
Related Articles: 2020 Voter Guide How to vote between now and Election Day What you need to know about provisional ballots 2020 has been a year unlike any other in many regards, so why should voting be any different? On Sept. 18, the polls opened in Virginia. According to James Heilman, Secretary of the Albemarle […]
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Photos: Breonna Taylor march in Charlottesville
After a Kentucky grand jury on Wednesday declined to file charges againsts the police officer who earlier this year shot and killed Breonna Taylor in her home, protests erupted across the country that evening. In Charlottesville, more than 100 activists took to the streets hours after the decision was announced, marching in solidarity with Taylor’s […]
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Photos: UVA groups protest re-opening in ‘Die In’ event
A handful of student groups and University of Virginia staff gathered on The Lawn on Wednesday to protest the university’s decision to open for in person classes. UVADieIn_MK14 UVADieIn_MK17 UVADieIn_MK29 UVADieIn_MK10 UVADieIn_MK04 UVADieIn_MK38 UVADieIn_MK39 UVADieIn_MK05 UVADieIn_MK06 UVADieIn_MK40 UVADieIn_MK41 UVADieIn_MK47 UVADieIn_MK45 UVADieIn_MK44 UVADieIn_MK23 UVADieIn_MK36 UVADieIn_MK22 UVADieIn_MK08 Credit: Mike Kropf/Charlottesville Tomorrow UVADieIn_MK34 UVADieIn_MK20 UVADieIn_MK35 UVADieIn_MK25 UVADieIn_MK19 UVADieIn_MK18 […]
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Photos: Generations 2 Generations XYZ March
On Thursday, Charlottesville City Manager Tarron Richardson released a statement reiterating a citywide ban of gatherings of 50 or more people—and specifically warned against a gathering planned for the next day. The next day, activists Rosia Parker and Katrina Turner, wearing shirts that read “queen” and matching red shoes, took to the streets regardless. On […]
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Photos: Indivisible Charlottesville protests planned Bob Good event
Despite Republican 5th Congressional District candidate Bob Good’s lack of appearance Tuesday morning, local protesters emphatically spoke out against his platform. Dozens of demonstrators lined Hydraulic Road in front of Connect Church to protest Good and his views on LGBTQ rights. The candidate had been scheduled to speak at the Virginia Liberty Summit for Pastors […]
