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Dr. Reginald F. Davis, right, pastor of First Baptist Church, shares a moment with Mitchell B. Reiss, president and CEO of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, inside the historic African-American church in Williamsburg.

Dr. Reginald F. Davis, right, pastor of First Baptist Church, shares a moment with Mitchell B. Reiss, president and CEO of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, …

Published on January 29, 2016

Published on January 29, 2016

Published on January 29, 2016
Black History Museum

Black History Museum

Published on January 29, 2016

Published on January 29, 2016

Published on January 29, 2016

Published on January 29, 2016

Published on January 29, 2016

Published on January 29, 2016
The newly restored bell at historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg can be rung throughout Black History Month by people who register online at www.letfreedomringchallenge.org.

The newly restored bell at historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg can be rung throughout Black History Month by people who register online at www.letfreedomringchallenge.org.

Published on January 29, 2016
Justice Roush, Judge Alston

Justice Roush, Judge Alston

Published on January 29, 2016

Published on January 29, 2016
Donald Garrett stands outside the Advance ‘Til Payday loan agency, 4311 Nine Mile Road, where he borrowed $100. The loan ended up costing him $320 in fees he could not afford on his fixed income.

Donald Garrett stands outside the Advance ‘Til Payday loan agency, 4311 Nine Mile Road, where he borrowed $100. The loan ended up costing him $320 …

Published on January 29, 2016

Published on January 27, 2016

Published on January 27, 2016
Virginia Union University President Claude G. Perkins, left, and Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, chairman of the VUU Board of Trustees, present the MLK Lifetime of Service Award to VUU alumna Florence Neal Cooper Smith of Richmond for her work on sickle cell anemia testing and awareness in Virginia and across the nation.

Virginia Union University President Claude G. Perkins, left, and Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, chairman of the VUU Board of Trustees, present the MLK Lifetime of …

Published on January 22, 2016
Dr. Robert M. Franklin, president emeritus of Morehouse College, delivers his message focused on the last book written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community.”

Dr. Robert M. Franklin, president emeritus of Morehouse College, delivers his message focused on the last book written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Where …

Published on January 22, 2016
Honoring Virginia A.M.E. churches // The resolution was sponsored by Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan of Richmond and Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County.

Honoring Virginia A.M.E. churches // The resolution was sponsored by Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan of Richmond and Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County.

Published on January 22, 2016
Honoring Virginia A.M.E. churches // Faith leaders from Virginia African Methodist Episcopal churches, below, stand as members of the House of Delegates applaud them Tuesday at the Virginia General Assembly. Bishop William P. DeVeaux, presiding prelate of the A.M.E. Church’s Second Episcopal District that includes Virginia, North Carolina, Washington and Maryland, left, also was recognized by the legislature. Lawmakers presented him with a resolution honoring more than 120 A.M.E. churches in Virginia for more than 175 years of “ministry and service to the nation and to the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia.”

Honoring Virginia A.M.E. churches // Faith leaders from Virginia African Methodist Episcopal churches, below, stand as members of the House of Delegates applaud them Tuesday …

Published on January 22, 2016
Kappa Alpha Psi pride // Photo by Cleve Packer Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County, standing center, joins his brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the organization’s 8th Annual Virginia Legislative Day at the State Capitol. Fraternity members came from locales across the state, including Richmond, Petersburg and Charlottesville, to attend the event Monday hosted by Sen. McEachin. Brian J. Moran, state secretary of public safety and homeland security, spoke to the men about issues such as civil rights, criminal justice reform and background checks at gun shows.

Kappa Alpha Psi pride // Photo by Cleve Packer Sen. A. Donald McEachin of Henrico County, standing center, joins his brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi …

Published on January 22, 2016