Lucas and Jamar play chess together in an alley across from the Smithfield United Church of Christ shelter on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Downtown. As the shelter closes at 7 a.m., Jamar sweeps the alley and sets up the chessboard he bought at the neighboring toy store, S.W. Randall Toyes & Gifts. (Photo by … Continued

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