Soliel Lindsey and her 5-year-old son, Samaad Lindsey-Jones, enjoy ice cream at Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward during the 33rd Down Home Family Reunion on Aug. 17.

Reggae band Wildfire performs, right, during the 33rd Down Home Family Reunion in Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward on Aug. 17.

Nate Fleming enjoys the sounds of the Down Home Family Reunion before rainfall halted the annual event.

Henrico County Supervisor Tyrone Nelson speaks at Unlimited Barber Shop in Richmond about registering and voting for the Democratic presidential ticket of Harris and Walz. Listening are Delegate Michael J. Jones, left, and state Sen. Lamont Bagby, who also shared their views during the Virginia Democrats’ “Barbershop Talk Tour.” Afterward, 10-year-old Nii-Armah Ayree boldly asked the first question about Vice President Kamala Harris’ plans if elected president.

Sunflowers in North Side