Cityscape-Slices of life and scenes in Richmond- On Aug. 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. electrified the nation with his “I Have a Dream” speech calling on the country to live up to ideals of equality and end the oppression of black people. On Tuesday, Richmonders commemorated the 55th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where the speech was delivered, during a program at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in the East End. A cyclist passes a new mural tribute to Dr. King that young people under the tutelage of established artists created this summer on the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape-Slices of life and scenes in Richmond- On Aug. 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. electrified the nation with his “I Have a Dream” speech calling on the country to live up to ideals of equality and end the oppression of black people. On Tuesday, Richmonders commemorated the 55th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where the speech was delivered, during a program at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in the East End. During the program, all eyes are on a video of Dr. King delivering his famous speech. Watching, from left, are: Richmond state Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan, Richmond Delegate Jeff M. Bourne and Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras.(Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Practice, practice, practice Terence Burks, 18, of Williamsburg practices his tuba at the corner of Harrison Street and Park Avenue outside the Music Department at Virginia Commonwealth University in The Fan. The second year music education major was getting ready for an audition. Practice makes perfect. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Health checks Malaysia Hubbard, 5, has her vision checked by an optometrist during last Friday’s free back-to-school physicals and health checks by the state’s Richmond Health District Office. The annual event, conducted in partnership with the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, provided the necessary checks for youngsters for Head Start and school entry.

Health checks Sixth-grader Nehemiah Eubanks gets one of the required vaccines during last Friday’s free back-to-school physicals and health checks by the state’s Richmond Health District Office. The annual event, conducted in partnership with the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, provided the necessary checks for youngsters for Head Start and school entry.

Water lilies in the Museum District (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Flavor of dance The stage at Dogwood Dell amphitheater in Byrd Park turned into a dance floor last Saturday for couples to show off their best moves at the 11th Annual Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival. Hosted by the nonprofit Latin Jazz and Salsa Show/Festival Inc., the event featured a bevy of performers who made spectators want to get up and dance. Sukenya Best and Willie “Mac” McDonald get into the flavor of the dance.

Flavor of dance The stage at Dogwood Dell amphitheater in Byrd Park turned into a dance floor last Saturday for couples to show off their best moves at the 11th Annual Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival. Hosted by the nonprofit Latin Jazz and Salsa Show/Festival Inc., the event featured a bevy of performers who made spectators want to get up and dance.

Happily Natural Day Linda Karim performs a libation ceremony last Saturday at Happily Natural Day with festival founder Duron Chavis. The 16th annual event, held at the 5th District Mini Farm on Bainbridge Street in South Side, highlighted healthy eating and living and food self-sufficiency through gardening and cooking workshops, garden tours, music, food and other vendors.

Happily Natural Day Nikesha Wilson of Agape Henna decorates the hand of Felicia Mason during the festival. The 16th annual event, held at the 5th District Mini Farm on Bainbridge Street in South Side, highlighted healthy eating and living and food self-sufficiency through gardening and cooking workshops, garden tours, music, food and other vendors. Left,