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Activities included a re-enactment by the Rev. Veronica Carter of Maggie L. Walker at Third Street Bethel AME Church.

Activities included a re-enactment by the Rev. Veronica Carter of Maggie L. Walker at Third Street Bethel AME Church.

Published on July 20, 2023
Britton Wilson

Britton Wilson

Published on July 20, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
Community members celebrated the 159th birthday of Maggie L. Walker last weekend in Jackson Ward at 1101⁄2 E. Leigh St. Janine Boyd and Kimora Boyd were among those who placed white silk roses on a wreath to commemorate Mrs. Walker’s legacy.

Community members celebrated the 159th birthday of Maggie L. Walker last weekend in Jackson Ward at 1101⁄2 E. Leigh St. Janine Boyd and Kimora Boyd …

Published on July 20, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
Jesse Jackson, center, founder of Rainbow PUSH, and NAACP president Kweisi Mfume, right, join hands as they arrive at Greenville County Square for a rally in a Dignity Day March on May 17, 2003, in Greenville, S.C.

Jesse Jackson, center, founder of Rainbow PUSH, and NAACP president Kweisi Mfume, right, join hands as they arrive at Greenville County Square for a rally …

Published on July 20, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
Chief Edwards

Chief Edwards

Published on July 20, 2023
Dr. McCain

Dr. McCain

Published on July 20, 2023
Chief Edwards

Chief Edwards

Published on July 20, 2023
Sydnet McLaughlin-Levrone

Sydnet McLaughlin-Levrone

Published on July 20, 2023
Alexis McNair

Alexis McNair

Published on July 20, 2023
Johnny Noble reviews renderings of the new school after the ceremony.

Johnny Noble reviews renderings of the new school after the ceremony.

Published on July 20, 2023
Initiatives of Change gathered for an “I AM HERE” community-wide healing circle last Friday at Monroe Park near the Altria Theater where two men, Shawn Jackson and Enzo Smith, were shot and killed at Monroe Park on June 6 after leaving Huguenot High School’s graduation ceremonies. Nearly a dozen others were injured. An alleged gunman, Amari Ty-Jon Pollard, 19, was arrested.

Initiatives of Change gathered for an “I AM HERE” community-wide healing circle last Friday at Monroe Park near the Altria Theater where two men, Shawn …

Published on July 13, 2023
An Eventbrite announcement for the “I AM HERE” healing circle read: “May the many lives that our city has lost from this tragic shooting and throughout our city over the years from Monroe Park to Mosby Court inspire all of us as a city and society to do the spiritual, societal, and yes systemic homework that have been divinely assigned to each of us in this moment in order to graduate from this cycle of violence in our city and beloved community.”

An Eventbrite announcement for the “I AM HERE” healing circle read: “May the many lives that our city has lost from this tragic shooting and …

Published on July 13, 2023
Ms. White

Ms. White

Published on July 13, 2023
Behold the state bird

Behold the state bird

Published on July 13, 2023
For the fifth consecutive year, the Virginia War Memorial is honoring the nearly 12,000 Virginia men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to Virginia and the United States by planting 12,000 American flags on the hill alongside the Shrine of Memory. The flags were placed on the hill June 23 by more than 150 volunteers, including Virginia’s First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, soldiers from Fort Gregg-Adams and various Boy Scouts troops. Volunteers are needed to help removed them tomorrow. “We are again asking for your assistance in helping the Virginia War Memorial recruit volunteers to assist in removing the flags on Friday, July 14, at 8 a.m.,” said Jeb Hockman, senior communications adviser, Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Volunteers may show up at Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St. to help with this effort. More information is available at www.vawarmemorial.org/events/hillofheroesday/ or by calling 804.362.2333.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Virginia War Memorial is honoring the nearly 12,000 Virginia men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service …

Published on July 13, 2023
Champion runner Caster Semenya wins a potentially landmark legal victory Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against by sports rules that force her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels to compete in major competitions.

Champion runner Caster Semenya wins a potentially landmark legal victory Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against by sports …

Published on July 13, 2023
For decades after her brother’s assassination in 1968, Christine Farris worked alongside his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote his legacy.

For decades after her brother’s assassination in 1968, Christine Farris worked alongside his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote his legacy.

Published on July 13, 2023