Maggie Walker’s pioneering journey explored in performance
Free Press staff report | 2/6/2025, 6 p.m.
Richmond’s Maggie L. Walker, a pioneering businesswoman and the nation’s first Black female bank president, will be honored in a special living history presentation featuring storyteller Theresa G.
Theresa G, a veteran broadcaster and historical interpreter, will bring Walker’s legacy to life in “In the Presence of Maggie Walker.”
Known for her portrayals of figures such as Sally Hemings, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou and Coretta Scott King, Theresa G has built a reputation for capturing the voices and stories of influential women.
Beyond her performances, she is the owner of G Communications, a company dedicated to etiquette training through her program “Neighbors & Napkins.” She is also an acting coach, conference speaker and fashion show commentator.
Active in the community, Theresa G has served on several boards including Richmond Broadcasters and is a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Petersburg where the Rev. Jeffery Reaves is pastor.
The event is free to attend, with parking available across River Road and behind the church.