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A Year in Photos

12/28/2023, 6 p.m.
Communities are defined as a unified body of individuals, people with common interests living in a particular area, a body …

Communities are defined as a unified body of individuals, people with common interests living in a particular area, a body of persons of common and professional interests scattered through a larger society, or a body of persons or nations having a common history or common social, economic and political interest.

Throughout the year, Richmond Free Press photojournalists’ diligently pursue and capture such images that are reflective of our communities.

D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Danny Hodges, left, and U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, center, shared their very personal and often horrific experiences from Jan. 6, 2021 on Jan. 19 at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Photo by Regina H. Boone

D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Danny Hodges, left, and U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, center, shared their very personal and often horrific experiences from Jan. 6, 2021 on Jan. 19 at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Various officials including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Mayor Levar Stoney, interim police chief Rick Edwards came together at Jackson Ward’s Abner Clay Park Monday, Jan. 30 to honor the life of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols of Memphis, Tenn., a FedEx worker who was murdered by at least five Memphis City Police officers earlier in the month during an alleged traffic stop.

Photo by Regina H. Boone

Various officials including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Mayor Levar Stoney, interim police chief Rick Edwards came together at Jackson Ward’s Abner Clay Park Monday, Jan. 30 to honor the life of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols of Memphis, Tenn., a FedEx worker who was murdered by at least five Memphis City Police officers earlier in the month during an alleged traffic stop.

Mayor Levar Stoney enters Main Street Station to deliver the State of the City Address on Jan. 31.

Photo by Sandra Sellars

Mayor Levar Stoney enters Main Street Station to deliver the State of the City Address on Jan. 31.

A group gathered at Moore Street Baptist Church in Newtown to unveil the Gordon B. Hancock Commonwealth of Virginia Historical Highway Marker on the grounds of the church. Rev. Hancock was the co-founder of the Richmond Chapter of the Urban League and pastor of Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church in 1925.

Photo by Sandra Sellars

A group gathered at Moore Street Baptist Church in Newtown to unveil the Gordon B. Hancock Commonwealth of Virginia Historical Highway Marker on the grounds of the church. Rev. Hancock was the co-founder of the Richmond Chapter of the Urban League and pastor of Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church in 1925.

Virginia State University won the recognition of being named an All-Steinway School designation, making it the ninth college and the first historically Black college in Virginia. Photo taken February 2023.

Photo by Regina H. Boone

Virginia State University won the recognition of being named an All-Steinway School designation, making it the ninth college and the first historically Black college in Virginia. Photo taken February 2023.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, left, joins the ceremonial swearing-in of Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan on Capitol Hill on March 7.

Photo by Regina H. Boone

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, left, joins the ceremonial swearing-in of Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan on Capitol Hill on March 7.

Josue Fred’s determination and perspiration were clear as he soared like a superhero during this year’s Ukrops Monument Ave 10K presented by Kroger race on April 22.

Photo by James Haskins

Josue Fred’s determination and perspiration were clear as he soared like a superhero during this year’s Ukrops Monument Ave 10K presented by Kroger race on April 22.

Zambian singer-songwriter, rapper and poet Sampa Tembo aka Sampa the Great performed for thousands June 2, on Brown’s Island during the Friday Cheers concert series.

Photo by Sandra Sellars

Zambian singer-songwriter, rapper and poet Sampa Tembo aka Sampa the Great performed for thousands June 2, on Brown’s Island during the Friday Cheers concert series.

Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards walks with Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and other city officials to brief news media following a shooting that left two people dead outside of the Altria Theater. The shooting occurred after Huguenot High School’s graduation on June 6.

Photo by Regina H. Boone

Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards walks with Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and other city officials to brief news media following a shooting that left two people dead outside of the Altria Theater. The shooting occurred after Huguenot High School’s graduation on June 6.

Sharon Herman, 66, left, is secretary of the Creighton Court Tenant Council’s secretary; Marilyn Olds, 73, center, has lived in Creighton Court since age 4, and is president of the Richmond Tenant Organization and the Creighton Court Tenant Council. Jayne Harris, 66, has lived in Creighton Court since fifth grade and on and off since then.

Photo by Regina H. Boone

Sharon Herman, 66, left, is secretary of the Creighton Court Tenant Council’s secretary; Marilyn Olds, 73, center, has lived in Creighton Court since age 4, and is president of the Richmond Tenant Organization and the Creighton Court Tenant Council. Jayne Harris, 66, has lived in Creighton Court since fifth grade and on and off since then.

Melody Angel performs as thousands came out for three days of music during the 19th Richmond Folk Festival on Brown’s Island in October.

Photo by Sandra Sellars

Melody Angel performs as thousands came out for three days of music during the 19th Richmond Folk Festival on Brown’s Island in October.

Miss Virginia Union University and Mr. Virginia Union University, Raina Haynes and Larry Hackey, celebrated the school’s homecoming on Oct. 24.

Photo by James Haskins

Miss Virginia Union University and Mr. Virginia Union University, Raina Haynes and Larry Hackey, celebrated the school’s homecoming on Oct. 24.

Delegate Don Scott celebrates the Democrats’ win after the November 2023 elections.

Photo by Sandra Sellars

Delegate Don Scott celebrates the Democrats’ win after the November 2023 elections.

Personal documents, artifacts and other archival material belonging to the late Del. Roland J. “Duke” Ealey were discovered several years ago by James and Sasha Vigeant as they were restoring Mr. Ealey’s office to be their permanent residence in Jackson Ward.

Photo by Sandra Sellars

Personal documents, artifacts and other archival material belonging to the late Del. Roland J. “Duke” Ealey were discovered several years ago by James and Sasha Vigeant as they were restoring Mr. Ealey’s office to be their permanent residence in Jackson Ward.