On a roll: Shamika Robinson and her 18-month-old daughter, Londyn Bryant, head toward the delicious smells of food coming from a bevy of food trucks Sunday on Hull Street in South Side. The food truck rodeo kicked off the 2019 Richmond Black Restaurant Experience. Children’s games also were part of the festivities. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

‘Mobile Soul Sunday’':Teresa Rogers leans out of the window of her food truck business, Sweet Temptations by Teresa, to sell a sweet treat to Evangeline Wood of Ashland on Sunday on Hull Street. Ms. Rogers’ food truck was among 15 in South Side for “Mobile Soul Sunday,” the kickoff of the 2019 Richmond Black Restaurant Week Experience. The event, which runs through Sunday, March 10, highlights Richmond’s black-owned restaurants, food truck and cart operators, caterers and local chefs. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

“Mobile Soul Sunday,” the kickoff of the 2019 Richmond Black Restaurant Week Experience which runs through Sunday, March 10, highlights Richmond’s black-owned restaurants, food truck and cart operators, caterers and local chefs. Malcolm Andress makes a “Soul Shaker” as Mikala Weston holds up 5-year-old Jayden Pope to watch, along with the youngster’s mother, Tiera Snead. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

“Mobile Soul Sunday,” the kickoff of the 2019 Richmond Black Restaurant Week Experience which runs through Sunday, March 10, highlights Richmond’s black-owned restaurants, food truck and cart operators, caterers and local chefs. Kelli Hughes and Mica Younger enjoy steak egg rolls from RVA Steak. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

‘Unbound 2019: Truth & Reconciliation’: In one of his first public appearances since the blackface scandal, Gov. Ralph S. Northam, second from left, and former Gov. Bob McDonnell, left, attend the opening of “Unbound 2019: Truth & Reconciliation” on Feb. 28, at The Gallery at Main Street Station. This is the first part of a yearlong exhibition launched by the Richmond Slave Trail Commission to tell the stories of Africans in the Americas before 1619 through the present day. Located on the first floor, the exhibition is open to the public without charge 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the station, 1500 E. Main St. Under Gov. McDonnell’s administration, the state put up $11 million for various historical projects related to memorializing the enslaved in Virginia, including the Lumpkin’s Jail site and a related museum in Shockoe Bottom and funds for the improvement of the Richmond Slave Trail. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

‘Unbound 2019: Truth & Reconciliation’: In one of his first public appearances since the blackface scandal, Gov. Ralph S. Northam, guided toward the artifacts by Delegate Delores L. McQuinn of Richmond, chair of the commission, attend the opening of “Unbound 2019: Truth & Reconciliation” on Feb. 28, at The Gallery at Main Street Station. This is the first part of a yearlong exhibition launched by the Richmond Slave Trail Commission to tell the stories of Africans in the Americas before 1619 through the present day. Located on the first floor, the exhibition is open to the public without charge 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the station, 1500 E. Main St. Under Gov. McDonnell’s administration, the state put up $11 million for various historical projects related to memorializing the enslaved in Virginia, including the Lumpkin’s Jail site and a related museum in Shockoe Bottom and funds for the improvement of the Richmond Slave Trail. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

‘Unbound 2019: Truth & Reconciliation’: In one of his first public appearances since the blackface scandal, Gov. Ralph S. Northam attends the opening of “Unbound 2019: Truth & Reconciliation” on Feb. 28, at The Gallery at Main Street Station. This is the first part of a yearlong exhibition launched by the Richmond Slave Trail Commission to tell the stories of Africans in the Americas before 1619 through the present day. Mieko M. Timmons explains some of the exhibition pieces to Gov. Northam. Located on the first floor, the exhibition is open to the public without charge 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the station, 1500 E. Main St. Under Gov. McDonnell’s administration, the state put up $11 million for various historical projects related to memorializing the enslaved in Virginia, including the Lumpkin’s Jail site and a related museum in Shockoe Bottom and funds for the improvement of the Richmond Slave Trail. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Saucer magnolia on South Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

The annual CIAA Tournament is known for its fun — inside and outside the basketball arena. And this year in Charlotte, N.C., was no exception, as HBCU alumni, fans and family enjoyed four days of food, fun and activities in the Queen City.The Virginia State University Trojans don championship shirts and pose for a formal photo after winning the men’s title on Saturday. (Photos by Randy Singleton)

CIAA!: The annual CIAA Tournament is known for its fun — inside and outside the basketball arena. And this year in Charlotte, N.C., was no exception, as HBCU alumni, fans and family enjoyed four days of food, fun and activities in the Queen City. The Virginia Union University Lady Panthers break into glee after capturing the CIAA women’s title Saturday at the Spectrum Center. (Photos by Randy Singleton)

CIAA!: The annual CIAA Tournament is known for its fun — inside and outside the basketball arena. And this year in Charlotte, N.C., was no exception, as HBCU alumni, fans and family enjoyed four days of food, fun and activities in the Queen City. Shantavia Edmonds, Miss Claflin University, is crowned Miss CIAA 2019 at the CIAA Fan Fest Saturday at the Charlotte Convention Center. The junior biochemistry major who is a part of Claflin’s Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College also receives a $2,500 scholarship. (photos by Randy Singleton)

CIAA!: The annual CIAA Tournament is known for its fun — inside and outside the basketball arena. And this year in Charlotte, N.C., was no exception, as HBCU alumni, fans and family enjoyed four days of food, fun and activities in the Queen City. The renowned and often-imitated Virginia State University Woo Woos cheerleading squad shows off the moves they are known for during the game. (photos by Randy Singleton)

CIAA!: The annual CIAA Tournament is known for its fun — inside and outside the basketball arena. And this year in Charlotte, N.C., was no exception, as HBCU alumni, fans and family enjoyed four days of food, fun and activities in the Queen City. Nine-time Grammy nominee Kelly Price entertains the audience during halftime at the women’s championship game Saturday. (photos by Randy Singleton)

CIAA!: The annual CIAA Tournament is known for its fun — inside and outside the basketball arena. And this year in Charlotte, N.C., was no exception, as HBCU alumni, fans and family enjoyed four days of food, fun and activities in the Queen City. Singer, songwriter and actor Bobby V, right, takes the mic during halftime at the men’s final on Saturday, where Fayetteville State University cheerleaders were his backup dancers. (photos by Randy Singleton)

CIAA!: The annual CIAA Tournament is known for its fun — inside and outside the basketball arena. And this year in Charlotte, N.C., was no exception, as HBCU alumni, fans and family enjoyed four days of food, fun and activities in the Queen City. Presidents of the CIAA member schools are recognized at half-court during the tournament. (photos by Randy Singleton)

CIAA!: The annual CIAA Tournament is known for its fun — inside and outside the basketball arena. And this year in Charlotte, N.C., was no exception, as HBCU alumni, fans and family enjoyed four days of food, fun and activities in the Queen City. S. Dallas Simmons Jr., center, accepts the citation inducting his late father, former Virginia Union University President S. Dallas Simmons, into the CIAA Hall of Fame. With him are Dr. James Anderson, chair of the CIAA Board of Directors and chancellor at Fayetteville State University, and CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. (photos by Randy Singleton)

Nutzy’s ‘Block Party’: Nutzy, one of two mascots for the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team, shows off some of his salsa moves with Carmen Santiago of Petersburg last Saturday during Nutzy’s Block Party 2019. The annual event at The Diamond, complete with music, food, information and giveaways, was the opening day for individual ticket sales for the Flying Squirrels’ upcoming season. Opening day at the Richmond ballpark on the Boulevard is Thursday, April 4, when the Squirrels play the Hartford Yard Goats. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Courthouse renaming: The courthouse in Charles City County has a new name. On Feb. 17, it was renamed the Iona Whitehead Adkins Courthouse in honor of the county’s late circuit court clerk. In 1967, Mrs. Adkins, shown in a photo held by her granddaughter Kaci Easley, was the first African-American elected to a court of record in the United States since Reconstruction. Mrs. Adkins served as the court clerk for 21 years until her retirement in 1988. She also was active with the local NAACP branch, the Charles City Civic League and St. John Baptist Church in Charles City until her death in October 2004. An array of elected officials attended the ceremony, including former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott. A plaque with Mrs. Adkins’ photo hangs in the courthouse foyer. (Photos by The Jones Photography & Media Co.)

Courthouse renaming: The courthouse in Charles City County has a new name. On Feb. 17, it was renamed the Iona Whitehead Adkins Courthouse in honor of the county’s late circuit court clerk. In 1967, Mrs. Adkins was the first African-American elected to a court of record in the United States since Reconstruction. Mrs. Adkins served as the court clerk for 21 years until her retirement in 1988. She also was active with the local NAACP branch, the Charles City Civic League and St. John Baptist Church in Charles City until her death in October 2004. An array of elected officials attended the ceremony, including former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott. A plaque with Mrs. Adkins’ photo hangs in the courthouse foyer. (Photos by The Jones Photography & Media Co.)

History tolls: A piece of history sits in front of Thirty-first Street Baptist Church in the East End. It’s the original bell from the church tower that was placed between 1915 and 1917, according to accounts from the church website. When the church was destroyed by fire in November 1966, a new building was completed by May 1969. The original bell was placed on the church grounds in 1987. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)