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Published on February 22, 2018
Higgins in words, photos// Noted photographer Chester Higgins, whose work has appeared in numerous publications including Newsweek, Essence, Life, Fortune and the New York Times, where he was a staff photographer from 1975 until 2014, talks about his life and career during an Artist Talk last Friday at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Mr. Higgins’ work in the exhibit, “Like a Study in Black History,” is on view at the museum through May 6. As part of the 28th Annual National African-American Read-In, the museum will host several community leaders reading from African and African-American literature related to works in the permanent collection. The free event will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the museum, 200 N. Boulevard. Among the readers will be Mayor Levar M. Stoney, former Obama administration official Melody C. Barnes, Virginia Commonwealth University Assistant Professor Brandi Summers and consultant Dr. Betty Neal Crutcher, wife of University of Richmond President Ronald A. Crutcher.

Higgins in words, photos// Noted photographer Chester Higgins, whose work has appeared in numerous publications including Newsweek, Essence, Life, Fortune and the New York Times, …

Published on February 22, 2018
Lighting adds a ghostly touch to the Virginia War Memorial in this twilight view from 2nd Street near the Lee Bridge. The crane and materials on the hill evidence the $25 million construction project underway to expand the 62-year-old building that now pays tribute to the nearly 12,000 state residents killed in combat in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. The work was initiated last year during the tenure of former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and is designed to add space to honor Virginians who have died in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq and in the global war on terrorism. Also planned is an expansion of the education center and installation of 170 spaces of underground parking. The state is contributing $23.75 million, and the war memorial foundation is seeking to raise $1.25 million to provide the balance, according to officials. The new space is expected to open in April 2019. Location: 621 S. Belvidere St. overlooking Downtown and the James River.

Lighting adds a ghostly touch to the Virginia War Memorial in this twilight view from 2nd Street near the Lee Bridge. The crane and materials …

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018
Crowds wait for the theater to open Saturday at the Bow Tie Movieland for the superhero film.

Crowds wait for the theater to open Saturday at the Bow Tie Movieland for the superhero film.

Published on February 22, 2018
Crowds wait for the theater to open Saturday at the Bow Tie Movieland for the superhero film.

Crowds wait for the theater to open Saturday at the Bow Tie Movieland for the superhero film.

Published on February 22, 2018
Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones takes a selfie with students who accepted his challenge to perform a kind act for others and then received free tickets to last Thursday’s premiere of “Black Panther” at Bow Tie Movieland in Richmond.

Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones takes a selfie with students who accepted his challenge to perform a kind act for others and then received …

Published on February 22, 2018
Robert Battle by Brown Studio, circa 1925.

Robert Battle by Brown Studio, circa 1925.

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018
British actress Yasmine Hassabu, right, who will portray Pocahontas in the play, “Gravesend,” meets Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan last week outside the state office building off Capitol Square that bears the Virginia Indian woman’s name.

British actress Yasmine Hassabu, right, who will portray Pocahontas in the play, “Gravesend,” meets Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan last week outside the state office building …

Published on February 22, 2018
Tailey Tofoi

Tailey Tofoi

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018
Martin Luther King III commends Florida students for their stand against gun violence and the impact of gun violence on his life during his talk Sunday at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Martin Luther King III commends Florida students for their stand against gun violence and the impact of gun violence on his life during his talk …

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018
Darrell “Bubba” Wallace

Darrell “Bubba” Wallace

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018
Dr. Dwight C. Jones, senior pastor at First Baptist Church of South Richmond and a former Richmond mayor, talks about his mentor, Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, during the memorial service.

Dr. Dwight C. Jones, senior pastor at First Baptist Church of South Richmond and a former Richmond mayor, talks about his mentor, Dr. Wyatt Tee …

Published on February 22, 2018
Left, the family of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker and others attending last Saturday’s memorial service for the late civil rights icon join hands to sing “We Shall Overcome.” Dr. Walker’s wife of 67 years, Theresa Ann Walker, second from left in front pew, was his college sweetheart.

Left, the family of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker and others attending last Saturday’s memorial service for the late civil rights icon join hands to sing …

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018
Mrs. Lomax

Mrs. Lomax

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018
Marla Eveillard, 14, weeps as she hugs friends before the start of a vigil at Parkland Baptist Church in Florida on Feb. 15, the day after the Douglas High School massacre in which 17 people were killed and many others were wounded.

Marla Eveillard, 14, weeps as she hugs friends before the start of a vigil at Parkland Baptist Church in Florida on Feb. 15, the day …

Published on February 22, 2018
Student demonstrators stage a lie-in Monday outside the White House in Washington seeking tougher gun control laws.

Student demonstrators stage a lie-in Monday outside the White House in Washington seeking tougher gun control laws.

Published on February 22, 2018

Published on February 22, 2018
Altony “Tiger” Foote Jr., left, and his father, the Rev. Altony Foote Sr., pose in the WQCN radio studio inside Faith & Love Fellowship Church in South Side. The gospel station reaches listeners over 105.3 FM and streaming on the internet.

Altony “Tiger” Foote Jr., left, and his father, the Rev. Altony Foote Sr., pose in the WQCN radio studio inside Faith & Love Fellowship Church …

Published on February 22, 2018