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Hundreds of people amass for the National Park Service’s bell-ringing ceremony, a part of Sunday’s Healing Day events at Fort Monroe. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Hundreds of people amass for the National Park Service’s bell-ringing ceremony, a part of Sunday’s Healing Day events at Fort Monroe. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free …

Published on August 30, 2019
Ora McCoy, 76, of Appomattox, and Terry E. Brown, superintendent of Fort Monroe National Monument, launch the nationwide bell-ringing ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday at Fort Monroe as part of the ceremony. Bells at national parks, churches and other places across the country rang for four minutes — one minute for each century — in honor of the first Africans in English North America 400 years ago. The bell belonged to Ms. McCoy’s family. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Ora McCoy, 76, of Appomattox, and Terry E. Brown, superintendent of Fort Monroe National Monument, launch the nationwide bell-ringing ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday at …

Published on August 30, 2019
Sounds of Blackness turns up the energy before Common takes the stage at the Hampton Coliseum. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Sounds of Blackness turns up the energy before Common takes the stage at the Hampton Coliseum. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Published on August 30, 2019
The crowd responds to Common during Saturday night’s performance, with many people rapping along with him. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

The crowd responds to Common during Saturday night’s performance, with many people rapping along with him. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Published on August 30, 2019
Rapper Common sets the vibe for a free concert enjoyed by several thousand fans Saturday night at the Hampton Coliseum as part of the four-day commemoration organized by “American Evolution” under state and federal commemoration commissions, the Fort Monroe Authority, the National Park Service, the City of Hampton and Project 1619, a black-led nonprofit. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Rapper Common sets the vibe for a free concert enjoyed by several thousand fans Saturday night at the Hampton Coliseum as part of the four-day …

Published on August 30, 2019
Dr. Anderson

Dr. Anderson

Published on August 30, 2019
Tracy Richardson of Hampton looks at some of the marked gravesites at the Tucker Family Cemetery nestled in a residential area at 1 Sharon Court in Hampton. The cemetery holds the descendants of William Tucker, the first African-American born in the English colony of Virginia in 1624. According to records, William Tucker was the child of Anthony and Isabella, two of the first Africans brought to Virginia in 1619. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Tracy Richardson of Hampton looks at some of the marked gravesites at the Tucker Family Cemetery nestled in a residential area at 1 Sharon Court …

Published on August 30, 2019
Water is poured from an animal horn during a traditional libation ceremony Saturday by representatives of various African nations. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Water is poured from an animal horn during a traditional libation ceremony Saturday by representatives of various African nations. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Published on August 30, 2019
African chiefs lead a sunrise cleansing and African naming ceremony that drew hundreds to Buckroe Beach in Hampton. The solemn event, organized by Roots to Glory, included libations to the ancestors. (photo by Brian Palmer)

African chiefs lead a sunrise cleansing and African naming ceremony that drew hundreds to Buckroe Beach in Hampton. The solemn event, organized by Roots to …

Published on August 30, 2019
African-American dancers, drummers and flag bearers parade at Fort Monroe on Saturday following more than two hours of speeches. (photo by Ava Reaves)

African-American dancers, drummers and flag bearers parade at Fort Monroe on Saturday following more than two hours of speeches. (photo by Ava Reaves)

Published on August 30, 2019
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, a grandson of slaves and the first African-American elected governor in the nation, autographs a placard for a guest at the “African-American Political Pioneers” luncheon Friday at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. (photo by Brian Palmer)

Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, a grandson of slaves and the first African-American elected governor in the nation, autographs a placard for a guest …

Published on August 30, 2019
Dr. Sermons

Dr. Sermons

Published on August 30, 2019
Dr. Wilmer J. Leon III

Dr. Wilmer J. Leon III

Published on August 30, 2019

Published on August 30, 2019
Cardi B delightedly accepts the Best Hip-Hop Video Award for “Money,” beating out a lineup of male competitors.

Cardi B delightedly accepts the Best Hip-Hop Video Award for “Money,” beating out a lineup of male competitors.

Published on August 30, 2019
Ms. Cook

Ms. Cook

Published on August 30, 2019
Lizzo gets into her medley before the audience at Monday’s awards show.

Lizzo gets into her medley before the audience at Monday’s awards show.

Published on August 30, 2019
Lil Nas X shows off his awards, including the Song of the Year Award for “Old Town Road (remix).”

Lil Nas X shows off his awards, including the Song of the Year Award for “Old Town Road (remix).”

Published on August 30, 2019
Missy ElliotT shows love for her Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for lifetime achievement on Monday backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Missy ElliotT shows love for her Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for lifetime achievement on Monday backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards at the …

Published on August 30, 2019

Published on August 30, 2019