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Members of the impromptu “Keep Ken Out” movement line the hallway and steps leading to the Virginia Senate gallery. Wearing stickers, like the one above, they came to the State Capitol to protest a Republican plan to seat Ken Cuccinelli on the Virginia Supreme Court. The protest and plan ended when he declined the position.

Members of the impromptu “Keep Ken Out” movement line the hallway and steps leading to the Virginia Senate gallery. Wearing stickers, like the one above, …

Published on March 11, 2016

Published on March 8, 2016
Dr. Hill

Dr. Hill

Published on March 8, 2016
‘Evening with an Icon’ Renowned poet Sonia Sanchez, right, addresses the audience last Saturday night at the Grace Street Theatre as moderator Dr. Kimberly Brown, chair of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, listens. Ms. Sanchez spoke at the Afrikana Independent Film Festival’s “Evening with an Icon,” following the screening of a documentary about her life, “BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez.”

‘Evening with an Icon’ Renowned poet Sonia Sanchez, right, addresses the audience last Saturday night at the Grace Street Theatre as moderator Dr. Kimberly Brown, …

Published on March 4, 2016
Zestful celebration // FeedMore CEO Doug Pick talks with key- note speaker Cheryl Maroney, director of A Child Is Born Learning Center in Henrico County.

Zestful celebration // FeedMore CEO Doug Pick talks with key- note speaker Cheryl Maroney, director of A Child Is Born Learning Center in Henrico County.

Published on March 4, 2016
Zestful celebration // Dora Ellis, controller at the Richmond-based hunger relief organization FeedMore, beams as she puts a ticket in a raffle basket at Saturday night’s 16th Annual Zest Fest at the Greater Richmond Conven- tion Center. The fundraising event featured dishes by the region’s top chefs and silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event, including raffle tickets sold by volunteers Kari Fecht, center, and Rob Giddens, will benefit FeedMore’s programs such as Meals on Wheels, Mobile Pantry and the weekend BackPack program for youngsters.

Zestful celebration // Dora Ellis, controller at the Richmond-based hunger relief organization FeedMore, beams as she puts a ticket in a raffle basket at Saturday …

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // Basketball fans flocked to the CIAA Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., last week to see the fast-paced court action in the men’s and women’s games. Fans also enjoyed parties, musical performances and reuniting with old friends and classmates.

CIAA FUN // Basketball fans flocked to the CIAA Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., last week to see the fast-paced court action in the men’s and …

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // The championship teams then were feted after they returned to their respective campuses. The Virginia Union University Lady Panthers, above, enjoy a ceremony at the school Tuesday, while the VSU men’s team, below, was celebrated at a rally at the new VSU Multipurpose Center.

CIAA FUN // The championship teams then were feted after they returned to their respective campuses. The Virginia Union University Lady Panthers, above, enjoy a …

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // Those celebrating the VSU men’s basketball championship Saturday night included, from left, Mr. VSU Donald Lesley, VSU Athletic Director Peggy Davis, Vice Rector Willie C. Randall, new VSU President Makola Abdullah, Miss VSU Lauren Papillion and Coach Lonnie Blow.

CIAA FUN // Those celebrating the VSU men’s basketball championship Saturday night included, from left, Mr. VSU Donald Lesley, VSU Athletic Director Peggy Davis, Vice …

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // Other celebrity sightings included R&B singer Tank, with former University of Richmond basketball star and pro player Johnny Newman.

CIAA FUN // Other celebrity sightings included R&B singer Tank, with former University of Richmond basketball star and pro player Johnny Newman.

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // Several luminaries were in the arena, below left, including former CIAA and NBA basketball greats Earl “The Pearl” Monroe of Winston-Salem State University and Richmond native Bobby Dandridge of Norfolk State University with CIAA Commissioner Jacquie McWilliams.

CIAA FUN // Several luminaries were in the arena, below left, including former CIAA and NBA basketball greats Earl “The Pearl” Monroe of Winston-Salem State …

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // The well-known Virginia State University Woo Woos cheerleading squad, below, rocked the house, as always.

CIAA FUN // The well-known Virginia State University Woo Woos cheerleading squad, below, rocked the house, as always.

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // Lyfe Jennings, performing for appreciative fans.

CIAA FUN // Lyfe Jennings, performing for appreciative fans.

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn

CIAA FUN // R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // The tournament spotlight also shone brightly on Suffolk native Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, aka “Mr. CIAA,” right, who was among 10 people inducted into the CIAA’s John B. McLendon Jr. Hall of Fame.

CIAA FUN // The tournament spotlight also shone brightly on Suffolk native Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, aka “Mr. CIAA,” right, who was among 10 people inducted …

Published on March 4, 2016
CIAA FUN // Basketball fans flocked to the CIAA Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., last week to see the fast-paced court action in the men’s and women’s games. Fans also enjoyed parties, musical performances and reuniting with old friends and classmates.

CIAA FUN // Basketball fans flocked to the CIAA Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., last week to see the fast-paced court action in the men’s and …

Published on March 4, 2016
Daffodils in South Side

Daffodils in South Side

Published on March 4, 2016
The ‘Thunder Low’ show // Harlem Globetrotters player Thunder Low, center, mesmerizes Richmond’s Carver Elementary School students with his basketball skills. He and other members of the world-renowned basketball team demonstrated their signature dribbling, passing and fancy footwork for youngsters last Thursday at the Greyhound Bus Station on North Boulevard. The team also offered an anti-bullying and teamwork message to the high- achieving students from Carver, which recently was named a Highly Distinguished School by the Virginia Department of Education. The Globetrotters stopped in Richmond on their 90th Anniversary World Tour to perform at the Richmond Coliseum.

The ‘Thunder Low’ show // Harlem Globetrotters player Thunder Low, center, mesmerizes Richmond’s Carver Elementary School students with his basketball skills. He and other members …

Published on March 4, 2016

Published on March 4, 2016
Chris Rock keeps the audience laughing at the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Chris Rock keeps the audience laughing at the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Published on March 4, 2016