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Sen. Warner

Sen. Warner

Published on July 4, 2019
Sen. Kaine

Sen. Kaine

Published on July 4, 2019
James Fields

James Fields

Published on July 4, 2019
Susan Bro, left, mother of Heather Heyer who was killed in August 2017 while counterprotesting during a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, gets a hug from a supporter after the June 28 federal court sentencing of James A. Fields Jr. in Ms. Heyer’s death.

Susan Bro, left, mother of Heather Heyer who was killed in August 2017 while counterprotesting during a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, gets a hug …

Published on July 4, 2019
Heather Heyer

Heather Heyer

Published on July 4, 2019
Patrons try their luck Monday at the 700 gambling machines at Rosie’s Richmond Gaming Emporium in the 6800 block of Midlothian Turnpike.

Patrons try their luck Monday at the 700 gambling machines at Rosie’s Richmond Gaming Emporium in the 6800 block of Midlothian Turnpike.

Published on July 4, 2019
Mr. Agelasto

Mr. Agelasto

Published on July 4, 2019
Mr. Jackson

Mr. Jackson

Published on July 4, 2019
Xaveria Hansom of Collective Consciousness’ “Bible Study in the Hood” talks to the crowd at The Village Against Violence Summer Rally last Sunday in Scott’s Addition. The event was organized following a series of shootings and deaths throughout the city and focuses on greater community unity to protect children and youths. Organizers are planning a back-to-school event in August. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Xaveria Hansom of Collective Consciousness’ “Bible Study in the Hood” talks to the crowd at The Village Against Violence Summer Rally last Sunday in Scott’s …

Published on July 4, 2019
From left, Jonathan Johnson, Eugene Harden and Edward Hamlin, past presidents of the Astoria Beneficial Club, place a wreath at the statue of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson in Jackson Ward last Saturday during the organization’s 46th annual commemoration of the Richmond native and entertainer. In 1933, Mr. Robinson used his own money to purchase a traffic light for the intersection of Leigh and Adams streets after witnessing the dangers young African-Americans faced in trying to cross the busy street. The Astorians placed the statue in his honor at the intersection 46 years ago. (Ava Reaves)

From left, Jonathan Johnson, Eugene Harden and Edward Hamlin, past presidents of the Astoria Beneficial Club, place a wreath at the statue of Bill “Bojangles” …

Published on July 4, 2019
Civil rights icon and Congressman John R. Lewis of Georgia offers a moving keynote address to mark the occasion. (Sandra Sellars)

Civil rights icon and Congressman John R. Lewis of Georgia offers a moving keynote address to mark the occasion. (Sandra Sellars)

Published on June 28, 2019
Richmond Department of Public Works employee Malik Mujahid installs one of the many new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs at the renamed thoroughfare’s intersection with Main Street following the official dedication ceremony. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Richmond Department of Public Works employee Malik Mujahid installs one of the many new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs at the renamed thoroughfare’s intersection with Main …

Published on June 28, 2019
A guest at the official dedication of Arthur Ashe Boulevard holds a water bottle and brochure about Arthur Ashe Jr., who is part of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s current exhibit, “Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality.” (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

A guest at the official dedication of Arthur Ashe Boulevard holds a water bottle and brochure about Arthur Ashe Jr., who is part of the …

Published on June 28, 2019
A member of the crowd cools herself with a souvenir fan in the morning heat at last Saturday’s unveiling ceremony. (Ava Reaves/Richmond Free Press)

A member of the crowd cools herself with a souvenir fan in the morning heat at last Saturday’s unveiling ceremony. (Ava Reaves/Richmond Free Press)

Published on June 28, 2019
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces Color Guard from Fort Lee present the colors during the ceremony. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces Color Guard from Fort Lee present the colors during the ceremony. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on June 28, 2019
Hundreds of people took photos, including selfies, with the new street signs. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Hundreds of people took photos, including selfies, with the new street signs. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Published on June 28, 2019
Members of the Elegba Folklore Society perform during the dedication ceremony, with founder Janine Bell explaining to the crowd how the sound of the drums open the road — the new Arthur Ashe Boulevard — “to let the people come forward.” (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Members of the Elegba Folklore Society perform during the dedication ceremony, with founder Janine Bell explaining to the crowd how the sound of the drums …

Published on June 28, 2019
12-year-old Yaa-Nailah Bell-Barber and her uncle, Brian Wright, collect some of the purple streamers launched at the unveiling ceremony. Yaa-Nailah wanted to keep some of the streamers as a souvenir of the historic day. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

12-year-old Yaa-Nailah Bell-Barber and her uncle, Brian Wright, collect some of the purple streamers launched at the unveiling ceremony. Yaa-Nailah wanted to keep some of …

Published on June 28, 2019
Richmond City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, 2nd District, pulls down the last curtain to unveil the new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs as Mr. Ashe’s nephew, David O. Harris Jr., left, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney watch. (Ava Reaves/Richmond Free Press)

Richmond City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, 2nd District, pulls down the last curtain to unveil the new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs as Mr. Ashe’s nephew, …

Published on June 28, 2019
Butterfly and thistle in the West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Butterfly and thistle in the West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on June 28, 2019