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Dr. Weldon Hill, a musician and the former provost at Virginia State University, is shown with the late Dr. Billy Taylor, a Virginia State University alumnus who went on to become one of jazz’s most influential African-American pianists, composers and educators with a recording career that spanned nearly 60 years. Dr. Taylor was greatly influenced by VSU’s renowned educator and composer Undine Smith Moore, who spent more than 40 years composing vocal music and teaching piano, organ and music theory to students.

Dr. Weldon Hill, a musician and the former provost at Virginia State University, is shown with the late Dr. Billy Taylor, a Virginia State University …

Published on July 27, 2023

Published on July 27, 2023

Published on July 27, 2023
Malika N. Pryor gives a tour in preparation for the opening of the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C. Overlooking the old wharf at which nearly half of the enslaved population first entered North America, the 150,000-square foot museum houses exhibits and artifacts exploring how African-Americans’ labor, perseverance, resistance and cultures shaped the Carolinas, the nation and the world. “There’s something incredibly significant about reclaiming a space that was once the landing point, the beginning of a horrific American journey for captured Africans,” said Ms. Pryor, the museum’s chief learning and education officer.

Malika N. Pryor gives a tour in preparation for the opening of the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C. Overlooking the old wharf at …

Published on July 27, 2023
Richmond Public School officials, teachers and staff greet parents and students on the first day of a new pilot program at Fairfield and Cardinal elementary schools.

Richmond Public School officials, teachers and staff greet parents and students on the first day of a new pilot program at Fairfield and Cardinal elementary …

Published on July 27, 2023

Published on July 27, 2023
Alfred Liggins, CEO of Urban One, right, listens to 8th District Councilwoman Reva Trammell, left, at The Satellite Restaurant & Lounge last year on Aug. 4 as she discussed a proposed casino development. The proposed casino, if approved, will be carried out at no cost to the city, Ms. Trammell said recently, but would generate more than 1,300 new jobs and new revenue for the city. Mr. Liggins’ Urban One company is a partner in the proposed casino.

Alfred Liggins, CEO of Urban One, right, listens to 8th District Councilwoman Reva Trammell, left, at The Satellite Restaurant & Lounge last year on Aug. …

Published on July 27, 2023

Published on July 27, 2023

Published on July 27, 2023

Published on July 27, 2023

Published on July 27, 2023

Published on July 27, 2023
Jacoby Brissett signed a one-year, $10 million contract in March with the Washington Commanders. His career record as a starter is 18-30, including 4-7 a season ago in Cleveland. His passer rating with the Browns was a career high 88.9.

Jacoby Brissett signed a one-year, $10 million contract in March with the Washington Commanders. His career record as a starter is 18-30, including 4-7 a …

Published on July 27, 2023
Mayor Levar M. Stoney, shown Monday at City Hall, shows his proclamation declaring July as Muslim American Heritage Month in Richmond while members of the area’s Islamic community applaud what representatives described as a “tremendous honor.” Richmond is the first city in the state and one of the few in the nation to proclaim the month in recognition of Muslims and their contributions. Among those who joined the mayor is Richmond state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, immediate left of Mayor Stoney. Sen. Hashmi is the first Muslim member of the Virginia General Assembly’s upper chamber.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney, shown Monday at City Hall, shows his proclamation declaring July as Muslim American Heritage Month in Richmond while members of the …

Published on July 20, 2023
Chief Edwards

Chief Edwards

Published on July 20, 2023
Whitney Smith of Richmond, one of the 60 people who attended the rally, chose a copy of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” as the banned book she planned to read. We The People for Education, which backs Virginia candidates who are pro-public schools, hosted the bookmobile’s visit.

Whitney Smith of Richmond, one of the 60 people who attended the rally, chose a copy of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” as the banned …

Published on July 20, 2023
North Side’s butterfly

North Side’s butterfly

Published on July 20, 2023
Ant the Symbol

Ant the Symbol

Published on July 20, 2023
Dr. Oware

Dr. Oware

Published on July 20, 2023
Landon Johnson, left, and Nicholas Simmonds are new signees with the Richmond Kickers.

Landon Johnson, left, and Nicholas Simmonds are new signees with the Richmond Kickers.

Published on July 20, 2023