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Bristol native Dr. Charles Spurgeon Johnson, son of the pastor of Lee Street Baptist Church, attended Virginia Union University and became a sociologist, author and, in 1946, the first Black president of Fisk University.

Bristol native Dr. Charles Spurgeon Johnson, son of the pastor of Lee Street Baptist Church, attended Virginia Union University and became a sociologist, author and, …

Published on November 11, 2021
Gov. Ralph S. Northam, second from left, speaks to the media as Gov.-elect Glenn A. Youngkin and his wife, Suzanne, right, and First Lady Pam Northam listen after a luncheon Nov. 4 at the Governor’s Mansion in Capitol Square in Downtown.

Gov. Ralph S. Northam, second from left, speaks to the media as Gov.-elect Glenn A. Youngkin and his wife, Suzanne, right, and First Lady Pam …

Published on November 11, 2021
Jay-Z speaks during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Oct. 30 in Cleveland.

Jay-Z speaks during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Oct. 30 in Cleveland.

Published on November 11, 2021
It was William “Dil” Dillon Day at Virginia Union University last Saturday during the Panthers’ annual gridiron clash with the Trojans of Virginia State University. During halftime of the game at VUU’s Hovey Stadium, family members, former teammates and fellow members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity participate in a ceremony to officially retire the No. 42 jersey that the late Mr. Dillon wore as a VUU player from 1979 to 1982. The fraternity’s Alpha Gamma Chapter also donated $50,000 to the VUU football team during the ceremony. Mr. Dillon, a Detroit native who later won plaudits as a local softball player and high school basketball official before his death in 2017 at age 59, was recognized and remembered for his remarkable playing career. As recounted during the ceremony, Mr. Dillon was a star defender for the Panthers under Coach Willard Bailey. During his VUU career, he picked off 30 opponents’ passes, including 16 during his sophomore season. He was selected three years in a row as an Associated Press Little All-American while helping VUU earn four straight invitations to the NCAA Division II football tournament.

It was William “Dil” Dillon Day at Virginia Union University last Saturday during the Panthers’ annual gridiron clash with the Trojans of Virginia State University. …

Published on November 11, 2021
Virginia Union University wide receiver Charles Hall snags a pass over the arm of Virginia State University’s Vincent Parker at Hovey Stadium last Saturday during the final game of the season for both teams.

Virginia Union University wide receiver Charles Hall snags a pass over the arm of Virginia State University’s Vincent Parker at Hovey Stadium last Saturday during …

Published on November 11, 2021

Published on November 4, 2021
Brownie bites on South Side

Brownie bites on South Side

Published on November 4, 2021
Two acres of green space that previously wasn’t used has been turned into a lush garden with more than 80 fruit trees, colorful murals by local artists, benches for meditation, open spaces for yoga and gatherings and a covered outdoor kitchen. Participants wandered through the garden and learned more about the products, services and programming planned for the site. Mr. Duron, the lead volunteer on the project, said fresh fruit grown at the orchard will be available free to everyone. The project is designed to boost healthy living and eating while offering more park space in South Side.

Two acres of green space that previously wasn’t used has been turned into a lush garden with more than 80 fruit trees, colorful murals by …

Published on November 4, 2021
Expert gardener Duron Chavis, above, welcomes visitors to the official opening of the Sankofa Community Orchard last Saturday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the city-owned site at 309 Covington Road in South Side.

Expert gardener Duron Chavis, above, welcomes visitors to the official opening of the Sankofa Community Orchard last Saturday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the city-owned …

Published on November 4, 2021
Residential units represent a big change for the Baker property that had been a school site since 1871. According to the city school system, this building opened in 1940 as a replacement for the worn-out original. Closed as an elementary school in 1979, the building was renamed for a former principal, Katherine L. Johnson, and was used as an alternative school for troubled middle and high school students until 2013 when RPS vacated the building.

Residential units represent a big change for the Baker property that had been a school site since 1871. According to the city school system, this …

Published on November 4, 2021
The former Baker Elementary School in Gilpin Court has been remodeled and is now a 50-unit apartment complex serving low-income seniors with modern appliances, gleaming countertops, hardwood floors and a fitness center. Gov. Ralph S. Northam, center, joins Brian McLaughlin, president of Enterprise Community Development’s community development division, and other dignitaries to cut the ribbon at the grand opening Oct. 28 for the new complex at 100 W. Baker St.

The former Baker Elementary School in Gilpin Court has been remodeled and is now a 50-unit apartment complex serving low-income seniors with modern appliances, gleaming …

Published on November 4, 2021
It was a sweet Halloween for Richmond youngsters, including 6-year-old Timothy Townes, who attended “Trunk or Treat” hosted by Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church last Saturday in the church parking lot at 1408 W. Leigh St. in the Carver community. The youngsters enjoyed trick or treating by going from trunk to trunk of cars and vehicles decorated for the event and supplied with loads of treats. Here, barbara burton, a church member who dressed as an “urban farmer,” hands out candy from the stash in her trunk.

It was a sweet Halloween for Richmond youngsters, including 6-year-old Timothy Townes, who attended “Trunk or Treat” hosted by Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church last …

Published on November 4, 2021
Scene from “The Gravedigger’s Wife”

Scene from “The Gravedigger’s Wife”

Published on November 4, 2021
Photographer David Lee, brother of filmmaker Spike Lee, appears on the set of the series “Godfather of Harlem.”

Photographer David Lee, brother of filmmaker Spike Lee, appears on the set of the series “Godfather of Harlem.”

Published on November 4, 2021
Duane Brown

Duane Brown

Published on November 4, 2021
Quinton Spain

Quinton Spain

Published on November 4, 2021
Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C.

Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C.

Published on November 4, 2021

Published on November 4, 2021

Published on November 4, 2021

Published on November 4, 2021