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Attendants perform one of several baptisms last Saturday during the Jehovah’s Witnesses regional convention at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Thousands of people from Virginia and nearby states attend the denomination’s series of three-day conventions each summer in Downtown. This year’s theme: “Love Never Fails!” Highlights include symposia, song, prayer, films and dramatic Bible readings around the theme. The next gathering in the series will be this Friday through Sunday at the convention center. (Clement Britt)

Attendants perform one of several baptisms last Saturday during the Jehovah’s Witnesses regional convention at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Thousands of people from Virginia …

Published on July 4, 2019
Spectators enjoy fireworks over the Appomattox River from the beach at Hopewell’s City Park last Saturday. It was the first of several holiday fireworks displays in the area. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Spectators enjoy fireworks over the Appomattox River from the beach at Hopewell’s City Park last Saturday. It was the first of several holiday fireworks displays …

Published on July 4, 2019
Colette W. McEachin is sworn in as Richmond’s new commonwealth’s attorney Tuesday morning by Judge Joi Jeter Taylor, chief judge of the Richmond Circuit Court, as Mrs. McEachin’s proud mother, Gladys Wallace, holds the Bible. Mrs. McEachin’s husband, Congressman A. Donald McEachin of Richmond, Richmond Circuit Court Clerk Edward F. Jewett and several of Mrs. McEachin’s deputy commonwealth’s attorneys also attended the ceremony at the John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown. Mrs. McEachin, who has more than 20 years of experience as a city prosecutor, took over the top job after veteran Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael N. Herring left July 1 to become a partner in the McGuireWoods law firm. Mr. Herring, who recommended Mrs. McEachin for the top post, is backing her in the Nov. 5 special election when voters will formally choose his successor.

Colette W. McEachin is sworn in as Richmond’s new commonwealth’s attorney Tuesday morning by Judge Joi Jeter Taylor, chief judge of the Richmond Circuit Court, …

Published on July 4, 2019
Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Published on July 4, 2019

Published on July 4, 2019
Mary J. Blige accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards.

Mary J. Blige accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards.

Published on July 4, 2019
DJ Khaled and John Legend stand in front of a choir to lead a musical tribute to Nipsey Hussle during the BET Awards on June 23 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

DJ Khaled and John Legend stand in front of a choir to lead a musical tribute to Nipsey Hussle during the BET Awards on June …

Published on July 4, 2019
New York Theological Seminary President LaKeesha Walrond

New York Theological Seminary President LaKeesha Walrond

Published on July 4, 2019
Bobby L. Stith and his mother, Rose M. Stith, visit the grave of family member Byron M. Stith Jr. at Oakwood Cemetery on June 27.

Bobby L. Stith and his mother, Rose M. Stith, visit the grave of family member Byron M. Stith Jr. at Oakwood Cemetery on June 27.

Published on July 4, 2019
Keldon Johnson

Keldon Johnson

Published on July 4, 2019
Ed Davis

Ed Davis

Published on July 4, 2019
Coach Robbins

Coach Robbins

Published on July 4, 2019
Coach Hilliard

Coach Hilliard

Published on July 4, 2019
Marquise Goodwin

Marquise Goodwin

Published on July 4, 2019
Cori Gauff reacts during her first round match Monday against Venus Williams at Wimbledon.

Cori Gauff reacts during her first round match Monday against Venus Williams at Wimbledon.

Published on July 4, 2019
Cori Gauff, 15, receives a congratulatory handshake from her 39-year-old opponent Venus Williams after the teen beat the tennis champion 6-4, 6-4 Monday at Wimbledon. Gauff’s next match is Wednesday.

Cori Gauff, 15, receives a congratulatory handshake from her 39-year-old opponent Venus Williams after the teen beat the tennis champion 6-4, 6-4 Monday at Wimbledon. …

Published on July 4, 2019
Tributes to Brandon Robertson, who died June 27, are left beside Jade Multicultural Salon at 3304 E. Marshall St., where Mr. Robertson and a friend previously created a mural.

Tributes to Brandon Robertson, who died June 27, are left beside Jade Multicultural Salon at 3304 E. Marshall St., where Mr. Robertson and a friend …

Published on July 4, 2019
Mr. Robertson

Mr. Robertson

Published on July 4, 2019
Dr. Mitchell

Dr. Mitchell

Published on July 4, 2019

Published on July 4, 2019