Last week, Paul Townsend celebrated 31 years as an employee at Capital One. Reflecting on his time with the company, he knows his experience is unlike most in the corporate world today.

Carol Adams was accustomed to being woken at night by yelling and fighting from the next room—an almost nightly pattern. But on Dec. 30, 1980, that pattern took a darker turn. Instead of screams, she heard gunshots. Her mother was …

Maria Dolores “Dhol” Enciso Tuason, a Filipino immigrant, spent most of her life in the U.S. working as a nurse. Since retiring in 2022, she has dedicated her time to sharing her heritage with younger generations by founding Sayaw Diversity, …

Dr. Anthony L. Fludd’s commitment to tackling social justice issues of our time led him to join the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP). His involvement with the organization’s advocacy work is a testament to his dedication to service.

Kevin Keogh, a father of two young children, has little spare time. However, he recognizes the value of volunteerism and serves as the board president for CancerLINC, a Richmond area nonprofit dedicated to easing the burden of cancer for patients …

As an undergraduate nursing student at Virginia Commonwealth University, Jannette Ricks learned about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, an international service organization established at Howard University in 1908.

Artist Amiri Jamil Daniel Richardson-Keys draws inspiration from the essence of the Black family, respecting and valuing their contribution to his art.

When 3,400 eligible voters were purged from Virginia’s voting roles last year by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration, the League of Women Voters of Virginia President Joan Porte, sprang into action. She called for an investigation and urged that their rights …

Whether it was a profound sense of community, a desire to help children grow through music or her ministry, the Rev. Marilyn Heckstall found a way to raise funding for music and arts programs in Richmond Public Schools.

Charles C. “Chuck” Epes, a founding member of Friends of Bryant Park, is fighting against the construction of the Fall Line Trail, a 43-mile paved bike and pedestrian trail stretching from Ashland to Petersburg. The project is a regional effort, …

Since the 1990s, gentrification has targeted inner city neighborhoods, particularly those with lower income populations. This trend isn’t limited to major U.S. cities; Richmond also has experienced its impact, where new development often takes precedence over preservation.

Richmond native Carlehr Swanson’s pageant journey stemmed from her passion for music. In 2017, her talent and dedication earned her the title of third runner-up and the People’s Choice Award in the Miss Virginia Organization. This past June, Swanson’s perseverance …

According to the National Institutes of Health, more than two-thirds of African American males have directly experienced a traumatic event in their lifetime. NIH also says that 56 to 74% of Black males exposed to traumatic events may have an …

Kenneth Lanelle Ragland grew up in inner-city Philadelphia, an area that struggled with poverty and crime. His positive experience with the Philadelphia Police Athletic League (PAL) inspired him to pursue a career focused on creating opportunities for young people in …

Lloyd Young’s journey began in New Kent County, where he dreamed of playing college football. He achieved this goal and also earned a scholarship to Virginia State University. His success on and off the field led to a degree in …