Expression through dance-Members of the Prestige Dance Studio perform “Freedom Too,” one of several pieces performed by talented youths from throughout Central Virginia that were showcased at Sunday’s Generation Dream 2019. (Ava Reaves)

Whoa, Aslan!-Tori Branard makes a final adjustment to Aslan’s bridle at the Feb. 7 badging ceremony inducting the horse into the Richmond Police Department’s Mounted Unit. As a student at Asbury University’s unique Service Mounts Program in Kentucky, Ms. Branard spent three years training Aslan, a Percheron-thoroughbred cross. Watching is Aslan’s amused partner, Master Patrol Officer Amanda Acuff. Aslan is the fourth horse in the unit and is a replacement for Rio, who was retired in December. The others are Samson, Scooter and Toby. The horses live in a condemned stable near Gilpin Court. The police department is seeking other sources of funding for a new facility after recent bids to replace the current stable came in $1 million over budget. (Clement Britt)

Daffodil in the West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Dreamers Perform-Performers of all ages were showcased in Generation Dream 2019, an annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his vision of peace and social justice. The event, sponsored by the Richmond Peace Education Center, was held at the Henrico Theater in Highland Springs. Performers offered their reflections on heroes in the fight for social justice and on issues of racial justice, Islamophobia and gun violence through poetry, music and dance. The Overby-Sheppard Elementary School Honey Beez dance to "Oh Freedom/Stand Up for Something." (Ava Reaves)

Dreamers Perform-Performers of all ages were showcased in Generation Dream 2019, an annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his vision of peace and social justice. The event, sponsored by the Richmond Peace Education Center, was held at the Henrico Theater in Highland Springs. Performers offered their reflections on heroes in the fight for social justice and on issues of racial justice, Islamophobia and gun violence through poetry, music and dance. The group Drums No Guns performs. (Ava Reaves)

Dreamers Perform-Performers of all ages were showcased in Generation Dream 2019, an annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his vision of peace and social justice. The event, sponsored by the Richmond Peace Education Center, was held at the Henrico Theater in Highland Springs. Performers offered their reflections on heroes in the fight for social justice and on issues of racial justice, Islamophobia and gun violence through poetry, music and dance. The Binford Middle School Dance Company, wearing a rainbow of tunics, performs “Love Is Still the Answer.” (Ava Reaves)

Dreamers Perform-Performers of all ages were showcased in Generation Dream 2019, an annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his vision of peace and social justice. The event, sponsored by the Richmond Peace Education Center, was held at the Henrico Theater in Highland Springs. Performers offered their reflections on heroes in the fight for social justice and on issues of racial justice, Islamophobia and gun violence through poetry, music and dance. The dancers from Artistry in Motion perform "Say Their Name." (Ava Reaves)

Afroecology at ICA-The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art featuring musical guests, visiting artists and craftspersons. A panel discussion on racial equity, urban agriculture and land justice on Saturday included from left, Xavier Brown, founder of Soilful City in Washington; Kirtrina Baxter, farm manager for Urban Creators in Philadelphia; Duron Chavis of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Henrico County; Michael Carter Jr., the small farm resource center coordinator for Virginia Cooperative Extension; and Stanley Morgan, also of the Urban Creators in Philadelphia. “Monument” is part of the “Provocations” exhibit showcasing Mr. Johnson’s work that will be on view through July 14 at the ICA, 601 W. Broad St.(Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Afroecology at ICA/ The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art featuring musical guests, visiting artists and craftspersons. “Monument” is part of the “Provocations” exhibit showcasing Mr. Johnson’s work that will be on view through July 14 at the ICA, 601 W. Broad St. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Afroecology at ICA - The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art featuring musical guests, visiting artists and craftspersons. Carolyn Johnson sits next to the art installation to listen to a panel discussion on racial equity, urban agriculture and land justice on Saturday. “Monument” is part of the “Provocations” exhibit showcasing Mr. Johnson’s work that will be on view through July 14 at the ICA, 601 W. Broad St. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)