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Published on May 12, 2022
In 1990, Sister Cora Marie Billings became the first Black woman in the United States to manage a Catholic parish when she was named pastoral coordinator for St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Richmond’s Highland Park.

In 1990, Sister Cora Marie Billings became the first Black woman in the United States to manage a Catholic parish when she was named pastoral …

Published on May 12, 2022
This 1956 photo shows Sister Cora Marie Billings, now of Richmond, center, who was 17 at the time and became the first Black nun admitted into the Sisters of Mercy in Philadelphia. Later, she was the first Black nun to teach in a Catholic high school in Philadelphia and was a co-founder of the National Black Sisters’ Conference in the 1960s.

This 1956 photo shows Sister Cora Marie Billings, now of Richmond, center, who was 17 at the time and became the first Black nun admitted …

Published on May 12, 2022
Mr. Toth

Mr. Toth

Published on May 12, 2022

Published on May 12, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the commencement address during the Tennessee State University graduation ceremony last Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the commencement address during the Tennessee State University graduation ceremony last Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.

Published on May 12, 2022
Richmond Teacher of the Year Kiara S. Thompson, left, happily pauses last Friday for a selfie with other former honorees who shared in her joy, including Boushall Middle School Principal LaTonya Waller, who was Virginia Teacher of the Year in 2011; Rodney A. Robinson, second from right, the National Teacher of the Year in 2019; and Superintendent Jason Kamras, the National Teacher of the Year in 2005. Ms. Thompson will represent Richmond Public Schools in the state’s consideration of Region One Teacher of the Year.

Richmond Teacher of the Year Kiara S. Thompson, left, happily pauses last Friday for a selfie with other former honorees who shared in her joy, …

Published on May 12, 2022

Published on May 12, 2022
Kiara S. Thompson, an eighth-grade physical science teacher at Boushall Middle School, breaks into tears as she is surprised May 6 in her classroom by Superintendent Jason Kamras, second from right, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney, with their announcement that she was selected Richmond’s Teacher of the Year.

Kiara S. Thompson, an eighth-grade physical science teacher at Boushall Middle School, breaks into tears as she is surprised May 6 in her classroom by …

Published on May 12, 2022
"Wildcat Spirit" by Sandra Sellers

"Wildcat Spirit" by Sandra Sellers

Published on May 5, 2022
Iris at The Carillon

Iris at The Carillon

Published on May 5, 2022
Jerry Wyatt, 64, of Mechanicsville proudly stands beside his shiny green 1969 Chevrolet Nova, just one of the classic cars that filled the parking lot Saturday at the Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union, 50 W. Commerce Road in South Side. The show and sale of the restored cars celebrated the 86th birthday of the financial institution that Black Richmond teachers and Virginia Union University professors organized in 1936 during the Great Depression as a self- help organization. Long based in Jackson Ward, the member-owned credit union purchased this site in South Richmond in 2000 for its headquarters.

Jerry Wyatt, 64, of Mechanicsville proudly stands beside his shiny green 1969 Chevrolet Nova, just one of the classic cars that filled the parking lot …

Published on May 5, 2022
Judith Hopkins, left, and Grace Parker, both of Richmond, look at the variety of animals painted by artist Deborah Butts of Gettysburg, Penn. The friends chatted and meandered through the tents, stopping to browse when something caught their fancy.

Judith Hopkins, left, and Grace Parker, both of Richmond, look at the variety of animals painted by artist Deborah Butts of Gettysburg, Penn. The friends …

Published on May 5, 2022
Surgical tech-turned-artist Melanie Taliaferro of Chesterfield County shows off her handmade necklaces, earrings and other jewelry as customers weave in and out of her tent. She said she hung up one set of tools 15 years ago and opted for those of a metalsmith and jewelrymaker.

Surgical tech-turned-artist Melanie Taliaferro of Chesterfield County shows off her handmade necklaces, earrings and other jewelry as customers weave in and out of her tent. …

Published on May 5, 2022
Spotted among the throngs of people are Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney and his fiancée, Brandy Washington, who paused to talk and laugh with James Mercante, the assistant director for public affairs with the Richmond Police Department.

Spotted among the throngs of people are Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney and his fiancée, Brandy Washington, who paused to talk and laugh with James …

Published on May 5, 2022
Terry and Donna Moore, who have attended the event many of the 30 years they have lived in Richmond, browse the paintings of artist Jennifer Ardolins of Homosassa, Fla.

Terry and Donna Moore, who have attended the event many of the 30 years they have lived in Richmond, browse the paintings of artist Jennifer …

Published on May 5, 2022
Five-month-old Royal Smith giggles as his grandmother, Deanna Casey, lifts him high at Arts in the Park at The Carillon in Byrd Park. The infant enjoyed the stroll to look at artwork with his grandmother and mother, D’Asia Hill. Thousands of people flocked to the festival that returned after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic.

Five-month-old Royal Smith giggles as his grandmother, Deanna Casey, lifts him high at Arts in the Park at The Carillon in Byrd Park. The infant …

Published on May 5, 2022
Julianne Malveaux

Julianne Malveaux

Published on May 5, 2022
Ms. Mosby

Ms. Mosby

Published on May 5, 2022
Mr. Cheeks

Mr. Cheeks

Published on May 5, 2022