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Marking Kwanzaa // Casy Jones with the Elegba Folklore Society, left, provides a rhythmic beat of drums Saturday to mark the celebration of the 29th Annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival at the Altria Theater.

Marking Kwanzaa // Casy Jones with the Elegba Folklore Society, left, provides a rhythmic beat of drums Saturday to mark the celebration of the 29th …

Published on January 1, 2016
Marking Kwanzaa // Above, Joel Martinez lights the second candle of the kinara, the candleholder used in Kwanzaa celebrations, representing kujichagulia, which means self-determination in Swahili. Festival-goers enjoyed musical performances, workshops, a film festival, an African market with clothing and jewelry, African-inspired cuisine, children’s activities and a keynote address by Dr. Phil Valentine, founder, director and pastor of the Temple of the Healing Spirit — Self Education Center, and co-founder of the Institute for Self Mastery.

Marking Kwanzaa // Above, Joel Martinez lights the second candle of the kinara, the candleholder used in Kwanzaa celebrations, representing kujichagulia, which means self-determination in …

Published on January 1, 2016
Colorful Kwanzaa festival // Kiran Bhagat paints the face of Jailynn Dames during the Capital City Kwanzaa Festival last Saturday at the Altria Theater. The annual event, sponsored by the Elegba Folklore Society, drew scores of people to the festivities celebrating seven values of African culture that contribute to building and reinforcing family, community and culture.

Colorful Kwanzaa festival // Kiran Bhagat paints the face of Jailynn Dames during the Capital City Kwanzaa Festival last Saturday at the Altria Theater. The …

Published on January 1, 2016
Flooded streets like this one on North Side have been commonplace in Richmond as a result of repeated December downpours. Location: Lombardy Street and Overbrook Road. This photograph was taken Thursday, Dec. 17, when an inch of rain fell. Nearly 4 inches of rain have fallen on the city since then. Through Wednesday, Richmond had recorded 5.87 inches of rain since Dec. 1. That is 2.7 inches above normal for the month. The arrival of January, though, will shut off the taps. Beginning with Friday, Jan. 1, the weather is forecast to be dry through Thursday, Jan. 7. High temperatures are forecast to be in the 40s and 50s, with lows in the 20s and 30s during the period.

Flooded streets like this one on North Side have been commonplace in Richmond as a result of repeated December downpours. Location: Lombardy Street and Overbrook …

Published on January 1, 2016
Love Lights on Broad Street in Downtown

Love Lights on Broad Street in Downtown

Published on January 1, 2016

Published on January 1, 2016
Actor and singer Elijah Ahmad Lewis, center, is flanked by Berry Gordy Jr., left, and legend Stevie Wonder as he and fellow cast members of “Motown: The Musical” celebrate the show’s national tour in late 2014 in Detroit, the home of Motown. Mr. Lewis portrays Mr. Wonder in the show that opens Jan. 5 in Richmond at the Altria Theater.

Actor and singer Elijah Ahmad Lewis, center, is flanked by Berry Gordy Jr., left, and legend Stevie Wonder as he and fellow cast members of …

Published on January 1, 2016
Jarran Muse portrays Marvin Gaye in the production.

Jarran Muse portrays Marvin Gaye in the production.

Published on January 1, 2016

Published on January 1, 2016

Published on January 1, 2016

Published on January 1, 2016
Mr. Robbins

Mr. Robbins

Published on January 1, 2016

Published on January 1, 2016
Signage at Chicago Avenue Baptist Church on South Side reminds passers-by of the reason for the Christmas season.

Signage at Chicago Avenue Baptist Church on South Side reminds passers-by of the reason for the Christmas season.

Published on January 1, 2016
Rendering of Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture

Rendering of Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published on January 1, 2016
Celebrating Alfred Street Baptist Church’s $1 million donation, from left, Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture; the Rev. Howard-John Wesley, church pastor; Pat Johnson, chair of the church deacon board; and James L. McNeil, chairman of the church’s board of trustees.

Celebrating Alfred Street Baptist Church’s $1 million donation, from left, Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture; …

Published on January 1, 2016
Fadel Solimon conducts a workshop with students in Istanbul.

Fadel Solimon conducts a workshop with students in Istanbul.

Published on January 1, 2016
The Harlem Globetrotters’ “Clown Prince of Basketball” at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 1978.

The Harlem Globetrotters’ “Clown Prince of Basketball” at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 1978.

Published on January 1, 2016

Published on January 1, 2016

Published on January 1, 2016