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Stumping for his budget: Mayor Levar M. Stoney calls for support of his plan to raise taxes to generate more money for schools and street paving. He was speaking Tuesday night at Woodville Elementary School, the first of four town hall meetings designed to garner community support on the budget plan. Mayor Stoney got little pushback from an audience of 70 people that was composed largely of city and public schools employees, including Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras, second from right. Several residents, however, expressed concern that the tax increase would be a way to ensure adequate funding for replacement of the Richmond Coliseum. Mayor Stoney responded that the Coliseum project is not mentioned in the budget, nor is the Coliseum proposal ready to present to City Council. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Stumping for his budget: Mayor Levar M. Stoney calls for support of his plan to raise taxes to generate more money for schools and street …

Published on March 22, 2019
Large, triangular public art stands on the future site of the Historic Fulton Memorial Park at 5001 Williamsburg Road at the foot of Powhatan Hill in the East End. The main element of the unsigned work is a quote from Mahatma Gandhi: “The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; it is fear.” (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Large, triangular public art stands on the future site of the Historic Fulton Memorial Park at 5001 Williamsburg Road at the foot of Powhatan Hill …

Published on March 22, 2019
Characters abound All manner of superheroes turned out last Saturday for the 7th Annual Chesterfield Comic Con sponsored by the Chesterfield County Public Library and held at the Meadowdale Branch. Youngsters and adults alike came dressed as their favorite comic book character for the event that featured games, displays, art, costume contests and drawing workshops. This year’s event celebrated the work of Stan Lee, the Marvel Comic creator who died in November. Cindy Burgess, aka Mother Nature, browses the books for her next read. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Characters abound All manner of superheroes turned out last Saturday for the 7th Annual Chesterfield Comic Con sponsored by the Chesterfield County Public Library and …

Published on March 22, 2019
Characters abound: All manner of superheroes turned out last Saturday for the 7th Annual Chesterfield Comic Con sponsored by the Chesterfield County Public Library and held at the Meadowdale Branch. Youngsters and adults alike came dressed as their favorite comic book character for the event that featured games, displays, art, costume contests and drawing workshops. This year’s event celebrated the work of Stan Lee, the Marvel Comic creator who died in November. Malachi Elphic, 9, and his younger cousin, Havyn Elphic, 6, pause for a game of chess during the festivities.(Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Characters abound: All manner of superheroes turned out last Saturday for the 7th Annual Chesterfield Comic Con sponsored by the Chesterfield County Public Library and …

Published on March 22, 2019
Characters abound: All manner of superheroes turned out last Saturday for the 7th Annual Chesterfield Comic Con sponsored by the Chesterfield County Public Library and held at the Meadowdale Branch. Youngsters and adults alike came dressed as their favorite comic book character for the event that featured games, displays, art, costume contests and drawing workshops. This year’s event celebrated the work of Stan Lee, the Marvel Comic creator who died in November. Drew Santella shows off his gold troll outfit in the stacks. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Characters abound: All manner of superheroes turned out last Saturday for the 7th Annual Chesterfield Comic Con sponsored by the Chesterfield County Public Library and …

Published on March 22, 2019
Characters abound: All manner of superheroes turned out last Saturday for the 7th Annual Chesterfield Comic Con sponsored by the Chesterfield County Public Library and held at the Meadowdale Branch. Youngsters and adults alike came dressed as their favorite comic book character for the event that featured games, displays, art, costume contests and drawing workshops. This year’s event celebrated the work of Stan Lee, the Marvel Comic creator who died in November. Youngsters await the start of the costume contest. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Characters abound: All manner of superheroes turned out last Saturday for the 7th Annual Chesterfield Comic Con sponsored by the Chesterfield County Public Library and …

Published on March 22, 2019
Young Superman/ Jaxson Snowden, aka Young Superman, checks out other superheroes with the help of the greatest superhero of all, his dad, T.J. Snowden, at the Chesterfield Comic Con last Saturday at the Chesterfield County Public Library’s Meadowdale Branch. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Young Superman/ Jaxson Snowden, aka Young Superman, checks out other superheroes with the help of the greatest superhero of all, his dad, T.J. Snowden, at …

Published on March 22, 2019
Zion Neverson

Zion Neverson

Published on March 15, 2019
Business sense: Lauren Ferrell, 13, shows off inspirational handcrafted items she designed for her business, “Simply Inspired by Lauren.” She and dozens of other young entrepreneurs were selling their wares Saturday at the Richmond Children’s Business Fair. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Business sense: Lauren Ferrell, 13, shows off inspirational handcrafted items she designed for her business, “Simply Inspired by Lauren.” She and dozens of other young …

Published on March 15, 2019
Confidently waiting: Columnist Zachary R. Woods, author of “Uncensored: My Life and Uncomfortable Conversations at the Intersection of Black and White America,” listens as he is introduced as the first speaker of the 2019 Carole Weinstein Author Series at the Library of Virginia in Downtown on March 5. The next speaker in the free series is Khizr Khan, author of “An American Family: A Memoir of Hope and Sacrifice.” He will speak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Details: www.lva.virginia.gov. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Confidently waiting: Columnist Zachary R. Woods, author of “Uncensored: My Life and Uncomfortable Conversations at the Intersection of Black and White America,” listens as he …

Published on March 15, 2019
Focus on women’s health: Participants listen to keynote speaker Dr. Faye Belgrave, a health psychology professor and director of the Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention at Virginia Commonwealth University during last Saturday’s Women’s Health Summit: A Holistic Approach to Women’s Health. The event, sponsored by the Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, also featured a panel of women health professionals who addressed topics about mental health. Above, panelist Dr. Micah Allen, a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, talks with Demetria Davis and her 4-month-old, Kazi Taylor, during the summit. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Focus on women’s health: Participants listen to keynote speaker Dr. Faye Belgrave, a health psychology professor and director of the Center for Cultural Experiences in …

Published on March 15, 2019
Focus on women’s health: Participants listen to keynote speaker Dr. Faye Belgrave, a health psychology professor and director of the Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention at Virginia Commonwealth University during last Saturday’s Women’s Health Summit: A Holistic Approach to Women’s Health. The event, sponsored by the Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, also featured a panel of women health professionals who addressed topics about mental health. Above, panelist Dr. Micah Allen, a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, talks with Demetria Davis and her 4-month-old, Kazi Taylor, during the summit. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Focus on women’s health: Participants listen to keynote speaker Dr. Faye Belgrave, a health psychology professor and director of the Center for Cultural Experiences in …

Published on March 15, 2019
Young entrepreneurs: More than 60 young entrepreneurs who created a variety of products showed off their wares and services during the 2nd Annual Richmond Children’s Business Fair last Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Richmond on West Broad Street near Downtown. Desiayah Dean, 11, of Newport News, second from left, makes and sells her own “slime.” Her creation catches the attention of 7-year-old Chase Fisher Jr. of Richmond, who attended the fair with his parents, Ulani and Chase Fisher. Desiayah’s mother, Rossie Dean, helps her with the sale. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Young entrepreneurs: More than 60 young entrepreneurs who created a variety of products showed off their wares and services during the 2nd Annual Richmond Children’s …

Published on March 15, 2019
Spring blooms in North Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Spring blooms in North Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on March 15, 2019
Giving to schools: Fifth-grader Kye’won Williams checks out some of the $1,000 in new school supplies Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson delivered last Thursday to his school, Overby-Sheppard Elementary in North Side, as Principal Kara Lancaster-Gay, in the background, talks with other students. (Jeremy M. Lazarus/Richmond Free Press)

Giving to schools: Fifth-grader Kye’won Williams checks out some of the $1,000 in new school supplies Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson delivered last Thursday …

Published on March 15, 2019
Church Hill North (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Church Hill North (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on March 15, 2019
Lawrence Ross

Lawrence Ross

Published on March 15, 2019
Elizabeth Keckly

Elizabeth Keckly

Published on March 15, 2019
Savannah Chrisley

Savannah Chrisley

Published on March 15, 2019
2019 Richmond History Makers honorees

2019 Richmond History Makers honorees

Published on March 15, 2019