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Another Happily Natural Day attendee sports her colorful natural hair during the annual festival founded in 2003 by Duron Chavis. The idea for Happily Natural Day was simple, according to HND’s website. The festival would focus on natural hair, holistic health, and black awareness. It also would feature lectures and workshops on those themes, have a vendor marketplace and performances from spoken word & hip-hop artists. The mission is to raise consciousness in the African American community, while breaking down inferiority complexes by promoting natural hair.

Another Happily Natural Day attendee sports her colorful natural hair during the annual festival founded in 2003 by Duron Chavis. The idea for Happily Natural …

Published on September 1, 2022
Zendaya Falconer, a kindergartener, is ready for breakfast and gets help, above, from nutritionist manager Valencia Christian and Melissa Watkins, nutritionist assistant.

Zendaya Falconer, a kindergartener, is ready for breakfast and gets help, above, from nutritionist manager Valencia Christian and Melissa Watkins, nutritionist assistant.

Published on September 1, 2022
J.L. Francis Elementary School students, teachers and staff could barely contain their excitement as they reunited for the first day of the 2022-2023 school year Monday, Aug. 29. Despite maintaining masking protocols inside the Richmond Public Schools building, there was an abundance of back-to-school hugs, and Superintendent Jason Kamras was there to encourage everyone on their first day of school.

J.L. Francis Elementary School students, teachers and staff could barely contain their excitement as they reunited for the first day of the 2022-2023 school year …

Published on September 1, 2022
The Richmond walk started from the Virginia Museum of History and Culture on Arthur Ashe Boulevard and proceeded to Monument Avenue before returning to its starting point.

The Richmond walk started from the Virginia Museum of History and Culture on Arthur Ashe Boulevard and proceeded to Monument Avenue before returning to its …

Published on September 1, 2022
Salamander founder and CEO Sheila C. Johnson, center, enjoys after-lunch conversation with Alexander Bernard Smalls, the James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur and author, and with Virginia Ali, chef and founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington. Mrs. Ali, who started her business in 1958 with her late husband, Ben, grew up in Tappahannock and attended Virginia Union University.

Salamander founder and CEO Sheila C. Johnson, center, enjoys after-lunch conversation with Alexander Bernard Smalls, the James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur and author, and with …

Published on September 1, 2022
Despite losing to Hawaii in the Little League world Series Final, Curacao’s youthful players were crowned international champs for elimination wins over Italy, Canada, Nicaragua and Chinese Taipei. The Sunday final was their fifth game in seven days.

Despite losing to Hawaii in the Little League world Series Final, Curacao’s youthful players were crowned international champs for elimination wins over Italy, Canada, Nicaragua …

Published on September 1, 2022

Published on September 1, 2022
J. Maurice Hopkins, a 1965 graduate of Maggie Walker High School, speaks to Marjorie Saunders, a 102-year-old retired Maggie Walker business teacher during the Maggie Walker High School Mass Classes Reunion at Henrico’s Dorey Park on Aug. 2. On the right, Maggie Walker High School 1973 graduate Larry Reid, left, and Bettie and Norman Jackson greet one another at the reunion at Dorey Park. Bettie graduated in 1967 and Norman graduated in 1968.

J. Maurice Hopkins, a 1965 graduate of Maggie Walker High School, speaks to Marjorie Saunders, a 102-year-old retired Maggie Walker business teacher during the Maggie …

Published on September 1, 2022

Published on September 1, 2022

Published on September 1, 2022
Armstrong High School graduates Dr. Loretta H. Dennis: ’75, Pamela Johnson: ’77, Shelia Anderson: ’74, and Karen Milon: ’76 (left to right) recall old times.

Armstrong High School graduates Dr. Loretta H. Dennis: ’75, Pamela Johnson: ’77, Shelia Anderson: ’74, and Karen Milon: ’76 (left to right) recall old times.

Published on September 1, 2022
Jadakis Bonds

Jadakis Bonds

Published on September 1, 2022
Community High School graduate Shenarri Freeman, second from right, is executive chef at Cadence restaurant in New York’s East Village. During an Aug. 20 panel discussion, “Building a Legacy, Then and Now,” at the Salamander Hotels and Resorts in Middleburg, Ms. Freeman said family meals in Richmond most inspire her. Other panelists included (from left) Mashama Bailey, Angel Barreto and Preston Clark.

Community High School graduate Shenarri Freeman, second from right, is executive chef at Cadence restaurant in New York’s East Village. During an Aug. 20 panel …

Published on September 1, 2022

Published on September 1, 2022
Ms. Jean-Pierre

Ms. Jean-Pierre

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J.J. Davis

J.J. Davis

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Ms. Campbell

Ms. Campbell

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Dr. McNair

Dr. McNair

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Published on September 1, 2022
Mr. Lyons

Mr. Lyons

Published on September 1, 2022