Personality: Wendi White
Wendi White wears many different hats.
Personality: Robert Dunham
Robert Dunham proves that when it comes to teachers, he’s a cut above the rest.
Personality: Christa Lynne Coleman
It is unbelievable for Christa Lynne Coleman, daughter of the founder of Peter Paul Development Center, to celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary as well as the life and legacy of her late father.
Personality: Dr. Emanuel C. Harris
A new outspoken, politically aware and socially conscious president has been installed to lead the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity.
Dr. Sheila K. Wilson Elliott
Dr. Sheila K. Wilson Elliott spent her childhood in Suffolk, unaware of the significance of her heritage in the indigenous Nottoway Indian Tribe, learning at a time when “information about Indians was just not available to us in school, and …
Personality: Sandra A. Taylor
In June of 1959, 12 women founded the Young Women’s Christian League in Richmond with the goal of aiding the less fortunate through activism and community service. Today, 60 years later and 115 members strong, the organization continues its work …
Personality: Dr. Milondra B. Coleman
The new school year brings increased responsibilities for everyone connected to the Richmond Public Schools system, but only one person is both managing her curriculum and plans to improve the lives of an entire city of schools employees. That person …
Personality: Sarah Brockwell
“Every family is precious. They should be nurtured and supported. We address not only homelessness but address the family holistically.”
Personality: Vilma T. Seymour
Strength is the key to Vilma Seymour’s life.
Personality: Gabrielle E. Wilks
The 2020 Miss Black Virginia crown goes to Gabrielle E. Wilks.
Personality: Ayana Obika
The city’s diversity and elegance will shine again with the third annual Le Diner en Blanc-Richmond, a chic, pop- up dinner where diners wear all white, bring their own white tables, chairs, tablecloths and dishes — no plastic or paper …
Personality: Kennedi Scales
An unexpected email brought a surprise, hope and support for one of many Virginia college students. Kennedi Scales is among 52 state students awarded a $1,000 book scholarship for the upcoming school year.
Personality: Monica L. Ball
Monica Ball saw a community that was underserved. She worked for years to offer a solution. That’s the origin behind her founding RVA Community Fun Day, a free festival that seeks to mix entertainment and education while fostering a sense …
Personality: G. Sylvia Jackson
She’s one week away from the 118th Annual Session of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Virginia, Prince Hall Affiliation. And Grand Worthy Matron Gertrude Sylvia Jackson is fighting the good fight, leading a group of organizers …
Personality: Rev. Lacette R. Cross
The return of Black Pride RVA, Virginia’s first Black Pride festival, is almost here. And for the Rev. Lacette R. Cross, a founder of the festival and co-organizer of this year’s event, the anticipation comes with mixed emotions.