A Year in Focus-From marches to milestones, Richmond’s people and events shaped the year. Demonstrations, school celebrations, cultural festivals and sports brought the community together across the city. These images capture the moments that marked 2025 in Richmond. Hundreds attended the American Muslim Heritage Celebration and the Ayida exhibition at the Institute for Contemporary Art on the VCU campus on July 26. The event featured, henna, face painting, videos on the history of Islam in America, food and a salah, or prayer space. (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)
