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Children enjoy a front row seat at the parade.

Children enjoy a front row seat at the parade.

Published on December 7, 2023
Dr. Joanne Harris Lucas proudly stands beside a bust of her late father and Virginia civil rights leader, the Rev. Curtis W. Harris Sr., which was unveiled Saturday in front of Hopewell City Hall, where he served for 26 years on the city council and for two years as the city’s first Black mayor. The unveiling comes six years after his death in December 2017. He was arrested 13 times in leading protests against segregation in Hopewell and other parts of the state and led the Hopewell Branch NAACP and the Virginia Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for more than 20 years. During his 46 years as pastor of Union Baptist Church in Hopewell and during his tenure on council, he fought for environmental justice and opposed Hopewell commercial developments that impacted Black and poor people in the city.

Dr. Joanne Harris Lucas proudly stands beside a bust of her late father and Virginia civil rights leader, the Rev. Curtis W. Harris Sr., which …

Published on December 7, 2023
William Fox Elementary School remains boarded nearly two years after a fire destroyed much of the building. In late November, the Richmond City School Board approved a $30 million contract from Gulf Seaboard General Contractors Inc., the sole bidder, for the reconstruction of the building. The building permit and trade permit applications are currently under review by the city administration, with contract details to be finalized and executed in the next two weeks. The cause of the fire, which occurred late at night on Feb. 11, 2022, remains unknown and is believed to have been an accident. Fox Elementary, which first opened in 1911, is scheduled to reopen in the Fall of 2025.

William Fox Elementary School remains boarded nearly two years after a fire destroyed much of the building. In late November, the Richmond City School Board …

Published on December 7, 2023
Thousands of spectators line the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade route along Broad Street between Terminal and 7th streets on Dec. 2 to enjoy the annual holiday event’s magic. Parade highlights included bedazzled floats, music from various marching bands, several dance troupes and more. In this photo, the Grinch Grand Marshal Float sponsored by Chicken Fiesta.

Thousands of spectators line the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade route along Broad Street between Terminal and 7th streets on Dec. 2 to enjoy the annual …

Published on December 7, 2023
All smiles-Kinsley Hurte, 5, is excited to meet Soul Santa and give him her holiday wish list at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia on Dec. 2. Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press

All smiles-Kinsley Hurte, 5, is excited to meet Soul Santa and give him her holiday wish list at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center …

Published on December 7, 2023
Creighton Court Community Center cheerleaders representing Armstrong High School give a shout.

Creighton Court Community Center cheerleaders representing Armstrong High School give a shout.

Published on December 1, 2023

Published on December 1, 2023
William Ford “Bill” McGee’s triplet grandsons Kameron, Jordan and Sean Crawley-McGee turned 14 on Nov. 12, nearly four weeks after Deirdre Harris’ triplet daughters Kali’Co, Keri’Co and Koh’Co Robinson turned 10.

William Ford “Bill” McGee’s triplet grandsons Kameron, Jordan and Sean Crawley-McGee turned 14 on Nov. 12, nearly four weeks after Deirdre Harris’ triplet daughters Kali’Co, …

Published on December 1, 2023
“One of the things that Itold them is that God has a reason for all three of you to be here,” Mr. McGee told the Free Press. “When you learn to work as a team, you will be unstoppable.’”

“One of the things that Itold them is that God has a reason for all three of you to be here,” Mr. McGee told the …

Published on December 1, 2023
Fallen foliage in the West End

Fallen foliage in the West End

Published on December 1, 2023
An alumni celebration, tailgating, vendors, and a game played by Richmond Community Center 10U players that represented the past rivalry between Armstrong and Maggie Walker high schools were among the Nov. 24-25 weekend highlights during the 3rd Annual Armstrong-Walker Football Classic Legacy Project. The six-week celebration kicked off in October with an exhibit at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. “The Legacy and Soul of Our Community: 40 Years of the Armstrong Walker Classic” featured memorabilia and artifacts from the legendary, long-standing local high school football rivalry (1938–1978) between Armstrong and Maggie Walker high schools. Artifacts on loan for the exhibit included photos and films that span the 40-year history of the rivalry between the two schools, which broke attendance records with crowds of upward of 40,000 people at City Stadium, according to organizers. Other weekend events included a dedication of the Lou Anderson Stadium at John Marshall High School, a reception at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, the Armstrong-Walker Hall of Fame Banquet at Armstrong High School and an Hour of Power Sunday service in the Armstrong High School auditorium.

An alumni celebration, tailgating, vendors, and a game played by Richmond Community Center 10U players that represented the past rivalry between Armstrong and Maggie Walker …

Published on December 1, 2023

Published on December 1, 2023

Published on December 1, 2023
The two sets of triplets know one another, and Mr. McGee, a Richmond-based educator and trumpeter, has chronicled his grandsons’ development and growth on social media, further delighting his fan base.

The two sets of triplets know one another, and Mr. McGee, a Richmond-based educator and trumpeter, has chronicled his grandsons’ development and growth on social …

Published on December 1, 2023
Reflections of historic and memorable businesses and residents that once occupied the Gilpin and Jackson Ward communities are featured on the exterior of the Baker Senior Apartments at 100 W. Baker St. near Downtown.

Reflections of historic and memorable businesses and residents that once occupied the Gilpin and Jackson Ward communities are featured on the exterior of the Baker …

Published on December 1, 2023
Richmond Public Schools Board Chair Stephanie Rizzi and Vice Chair Cheryl Burke enjoyed the Armstrong-Walker parade celebration.

Richmond Public Schools Board Chair Stephanie Rizzi and Vice Chair Cheryl Burke enjoyed the Armstrong-Walker parade celebration.

Published on December 1, 2023
Members of the Heavy Hitterz Dance Team add excitement to parade and other festivities during the third annual Armstrong Walker Football Classic Legacy Project on Saturday Nov. 25.

Members of the Heavy Hitterz Dance Team add excitement to parade and other festivities during the third annual Armstrong Walker Football Classic Legacy Project on …

Published on December 1, 2023

Published on December 1, 2023

Published on November 30, 2023
Diamond District rendering

Diamond District rendering

Published on November 30, 2023