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Celebrated Richmond muralist Hamilton Glass completes his latest addition to the city’s streetscape — a dramatic work that features black faces infused into the traditional red, white and blue and stars of the American flag. A clear artistic statement of the message that Black Lives Matter, the mural faces the Brookland Park Boulevard side of the Richmond Urban Ministry Institute at the intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue and Brookland Park Boulevard in North Side. New murals continue to be added. On Wednesday, the city unveiled Josh Zarambo’s mural tribute to the late Congressman John Lewis of Georgia at the Powhatan Community Center on Fulton Hill. And recently, another well-known muralist, Sir James Thornhill, completed a new mural with student help in the 800 block of Oliver Hill Way in Shockoe Bottom.

Celebrated Richmond muralist Hamilton Glass completes his latest addition to the city’s streetscape — a dramatic work that features black faces infused into the traditional …

Published on October 22, 2020
Standing beside a sign that bears Mr. Peters’ name and photo, Ms. Blanding tells reporters she misses her brother and appreciates the outpouring of love from people attending the event. She said she would never tire of fighting on his behalf and for others suffering from mental illness. A high school biology teacher, Mr. Peters was 24 when he was fatally shot by a Richmond Police officer in May 2018 while experiencing what has been described as a mental crisis.

Standing beside a sign that bears Mr. Peters’ name and photo, Ms. Blanding tells reporters she misses her brother and appreciates the outpouring of love …

Published on October 22, 2020
Princess Blanding, sister of the late Marcus-David Peters, joined family members in hosting a celebration Saturday to mark what would have been her brother’s 27th birthday and to keep his memory alive. Location: The Lee statue in Richmond that sits on a traffic circle that some now call Marcus-David Peters Circle.

Princess Blanding, sister of the late Marcus-David Peters, joined family members in hosting a celebration Saturday to mark what would have been her brother’s 27th …

Published on October 22, 2020
Helen Marie Taylor, 96, is taken by wheelchair to the John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown on Monday, where she sat in a hearing by Monument Avenue residents to keep the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in place. Ms. Taylor wants to halt the statue’s removal. She holds a photo taken with a descendant of one of the Confederates whose bust was removed earlier this year from the State Capitol.

Helen Marie Taylor, 96, is taken by wheelchair to the John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown on Monday, where she sat in a hearing by …

Published on October 22, 2020
Birthday girl Primrose Lynch, 4, left, and sister Violet-Hazel Lynch, 6, participate with their mother, Amanda Lynch, at a birthday remembrance Saturday for the late Marcus-David Peters. Location: The Lee statue on Monument Avenue, where the green space has been dubbed by some as Marcus-David Peters Circle. Primrose shares Mr. Peters’ birth date — Oct. 17.

Birthday girl Primrose Lynch, 4, left, and sister Violet-Hazel Lynch, 6, participate with their mother, Amanda Lynch, at a birthday remembrance Saturday for the late …

Published on October 22, 2020

Published on October 22, 2020

Published on October 22, 2020
Ms. Henson

Ms. Henson

Published on October 22, 2020
Janine Bell, president and artistic director of the Elegba Folklore Society, pours a libation honoring the ancestors at 1st and Broad streets in Downtown. The libation was part of the society’s “Juneteenth 2020: A Freedom Celebration” that was shown virtually on June 20. The crossroad was chosen to symbolize the point at which a crucial decision must be made that will have far-reaching consequences culturally, locally, regionally and nationally.

Janine Bell, president and artistic director of the Elegba Folklore Society, pours a libation honoring the ancestors at 1st and Broad streets in Downtown. The …

Published on October 22, 2020
Quinton Byfield

Quinton Byfield

Published on October 22, 2020
Chris Tyree

Chris Tyree

Published on October 22, 2020
Virginia Union University’s Willie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium is new and green following a recent $1.1 million renovation. Mr. Lanier is seeking $50 million in donations to help renovate athletic fields at nearly three dozen HBCUs.

Virginia Union University’s Willie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium is new and green following a recent $1.1 million renovation. Mr. Lanier is seeking $50 million …

Published on October 22, 2020
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and state Rep. Stacey Abrams speaks on March 1 to the congregation at Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma, Ala.

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and state Rep. Stacey Abrams speaks on March 1 to the congregation at Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma, Ala.

Published on October 22, 2020
Former San Diego Chargers defensive end Fred Dean stands next to his bronze bust at his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in 2008 in Canton, Ohio.

Former San Diego Chargers defensive end Fred Dean stands next to his bronze bust at his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in 2008 in …

Published on October 22, 2020

Published on October 22, 2020

Published on October 22, 2020

Published on October 22, 2020

Published on October 22, 2020
Ms. Ebert

Ms. Ebert

Published on October 22, 2020
Bishop Knestout

Bishop Knestout

Published on October 22, 2020