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Zarina Fazaldin poses for a portrait in the home that she bought, restored and now celebrates at 508 St. James St., in Historic Jackson Ward. The home originally was commissioned in 1915 for Dr. William Henry Hughes, pictured in a painting behind her, by Black architect Charles T. Russell.

Zarina Fazaldin poses for a portrait in the home that she bought, restored and now celebrates at 508 St. James St., in Historic Jackson Ward. …

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024
Mayor Stoney

Mayor Stoney

Published on April 25, 2024
Dr. Makola M. Abdullah

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024
Calling it “a good day for world peace,” President Biden signed into law the $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other allies, marking an end to the long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress.

Calling it “a good day for world peace,” President Biden signed into law the $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, …

Published on April 25, 2024
Hospital Chaplain J.S. Park says the biggest myth about grief is that it is “a poison to get past. There’s positive intent there, because the sadness of grief is so hard to deal with. But grief is part of our human process.”

Hospital Chaplain J.S. Park says the biggest myth about grief is that it is “a poison to get past. There’s positive intent there, because the …

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024
Mandisa was born near Sacramento, Calif., and grew up singing in church. She gained stardom after finishing ninth on “American Idol” in 2006.

Mandisa was born near Sacramento, Calif., and grew up singing in church. She gained stardom after finishing ninth on “American Idol” in 2006.

Published on April 25, 2024
Zarina Fazaldin and her team at L&Z Historic LLC have spent the last 20 years successfully preserving and designing historic Richmond properties, which she’s turned into affordable housing. Her latest project—a three-year restoration of a historic Jackson Ward home—received a Golden Hammer Award for Best Restoration from the Historic Richmond and Storefront for Community Design partnership in 2021. The home’s bright, festive colors remind Ms. Fazaldin of her homeland, Tanzania.

Zarina Fazaldin and her team at L&Z Historic LLC have spent the last 20 years successfully preserving and designing historic Richmond properties, which she’s turned …

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024
In March, Zarina Falaldin hosted a farewell dinner and fundraiser for Chief Joseph Ole Tipanko, Cicilia Seleyian and Kilenyi John Parsitau, who came to Richmond from Maasailand in Kenya. Money raised that evening from the sale of handmade beaded jewelry and colorful indigenous textiles will help a Maasai school for girls in Kenya.

In March, Zarina Falaldin hosted a farewell dinner and fundraiser for Chief Joseph Ole Tipanko, Cicilia Seleyian and Kilenyi John Parsitau, who came to Richmond …

Published on April 25, 2024
Joel Embiid and son Arthur

Joel Embiid and son Arthur

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024
Virginia State University completed its $84-million Multi-Purpose Center in 2016. On Oct. 1, the 165,941-square-foot facility will play host to one of three U.S. Presidential 2024 debate sites. The venue has a seating capacity of 5,100 to 6,100, and earned ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design First Place Award in 2017.

Virginia State University completed its $84-million Multi-Purpose Center in 2016. On Oct. 1, the 165,941-square-foot facility will play host to one of three U.S. Presidential …

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024
Dr. Lucas

Dr. Lucas

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Delegate McQuinn

Delegate McQuinn

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Dr. Cole

Dr. Cole

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Ms. Petz

Ms. Petz

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Ms. Pando

Ms. Pando

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Pastor Wesley

Pastor Wesley

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Mr. Scott

Mr. Scott

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Mr. Farino

Mr. Farino

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Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a summer-blooming member of the aster family that produces multiple long-lasting blossoms in flat-topped clusters in a variety of colors. Popular with pollinators and herbalists, yarrow has been selected by the International Herb Association as the 2024 Herb of the Year. It’s found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and easily identified by its feathery, fern-like leaves. Over millennia, people of many cultures have found hundreds of beneficial uses for yarrow for medicinal and digestive potions and dyeing fabrics.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a summer-blooming member of the aster family that produces multiple long-lasting blossoms in flat-topped clusters in a variety of colors. Popular …

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024
A cyclist rides past the sign outside Google offices in Sunnyvale, Calif., last Thursday. Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s cloud computing contract with the Israeli government.

A cyclist rides past the sign outside Google offices in Sunnyvale, Calif., last Thursday. Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over …

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024

Published on April 25, 2024
Travon Wills

Travon Wills

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Published on April 25, 2024
Morgan Price of Fisk University is the first gymnast from an HBCU to win the USA Gymnastics All Around title.

Morgan Price of Fisk University is the first gymnast from an HBCU to win the USA Gymnastics All Around title.

Published on April 25, 2024
Kenyan Sisay Lemma at Boston Marathon

Kenyan Sisay Lemma at Boston Marathon

Published on April 25, 2024
Dr. Colita Fairfax, Alpha Kappa Alpha Mid-Atlantic Archivist and Archives Committee chairperson, speaks during the 50th Chartering Anniversary at VCU on April 20.

Dr. Colita Fairfax, Alpha Kappa Alpha Mid-Atlantic Archivist and Archives Committee chairperson, speaks during the 50th Chartering Anniversary at VCU on April 20.

Published on April 25, 2024
Dr. Lillian H. Gilliam cuts the ribbon to celebrate the sorority’s 50th Chartering Anniversary at VCU.

Dr. Lillian H. Gilliam cuts the ribbon to celebrate the sorority’s 50th Chartering Anniversary at VCU.

Published on April 25, 2024
Charter members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority chapter at VCU, included Gloria Reeves Spratley, Ruth Thompson Hill, Betty Waller Gray, Forrestiner Adams Dickerson and Valerie Warner (left to right).

Charter members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority chapter at VCU, included Gloria Reeves Spratley, Ruth Thompson Hill, Betty Waller Gray, Forrestiner Adams Dickerson and …

Published on April 25, 2024
Tamira, 10, gets her face painted at the COLOR Carnival at Bryan Park The event, held across Virginia, offers family activities and resources, including community baby showers. Created by Kenda Sutton-el in 2019 during Black Maternal Health Week, the carnival aims to entertain children while educating mothers about maternal mortality.

Tamira, 10, gets her face painted at the COLOR Carnival at Bryan Park The event, held across Virginia, offers family activities and resources, including community …

Published on April 25, 2024
City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities, Mad Tec, and Richmond Gas Works employees collaborate on gas line repairs at the intersection of Belvidere Street and Idlewood Avenue in Richmond last week.

City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities, Mad Tec, and Richmond Gas Works employees collaborate on gas line repairs at the intersection of Belvidere Street …

Published on April 25, 2024
Bricks and roses

Bricks and roses

Published on April 25, 2024