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Jesse Jackson, center, founder of Rainbow PUSH, and NAACP president Kweisi Mfume, right, join hands as they arrive at Greenville County Square for a rally in a Dignity Day March on May 17, 2003, in Greenville, S.C.

Jesse Jackson, center, founder of Rainbow PUSH, and NAACP president Kweisi Mfume, right, join hands as they arrive at Greenville County Square for a rally …

Published on July 20, 2023
Activities included a re-enactment by the Rev. Veronica Carter of Maggie L. Walker at Third Street Bethel AME Church.

Activities included a re-enactment by the Rev. Veronica Carter of Maggie L. Walker at Third Street Bethel AME Church.

Published on July 20, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
Superintendent Jason Kamras and other city officials take part in a July 15 groundbreaking ceremony for the new Richmond School of the Arts. The new school, that will replace George Wythe High School, is expected to be completed in 2026.

Superintendent Jason Kamras and other city officials take part in a July 15 groundbreaking ceremony for the new Richmond School of the Arts. The new …

Published on July 20, 2023
Johnny Noble reviews renderings of the new school after the ceremony.

Johnny Noble reviews renderings of the new school after the ceremony.

Published on July 20, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
Chief Edwards

Chief Edwards

Published on July 20, 2023
Sgt. Maj. Keith L. Craig, who was diagnosed with PTSD while serving in the Army, stands with his daughter, Nikissia Craig, a social worker and CEO and founder of Whole Journey Services.

Sgt. Maj. Keith L. Craig, who was diagnosed with PTSD while serving in the Army, stands with his daughter, Nikissia Craig, a social worker and …

Published on July 20, 2023
NAACP Virginia President Robert N. Barnette Jr., speaks about a Freedom of Information Act request related to the changes the Youngkin administration made to restoring rights to the formerly incarcerated.

NAACP Virginia President Robert N. Barnette Jr., speaks about a Freedom of Information Act request related to the changes the Youngkin administration made to restoring …

Published on July 20, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
Mayor Levar M. Stoney, shown Monday at City Hall, shows his proclamation declaring July as Muslim American Heritage Month in Richmond while members of the area’s Islamic community applaud what representatives described as a “tremendous honor.” Richmond is the first city in the state and one of the few in the nation to proclaim the month in recognition of Muslims and their contributions. Among those who joined the mayor is Richmond state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, immediate left of Mayor Stoney. Sen. Hashmi is the first Muslim member of the Virginia General Assembly’s upper chamber.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney, shown Monday at City Hall, shows his proclamation declaring July as Muslim American Heritage Month in Richmond while members of the …

Published on July 20, 2023
Dr. Oware

Dr. Oware

Published on July 20, 2023
The political advocacy group MoveOn’s Banned Bookmobile made a stop at Richmond’s Main Public Library in Downtown during its trips around the country. The bookmobile is seeking counter book bans imposed by Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis and mostly Republican leaders in other states by rallying supporters and distributing free copies of award-winning books ranging from “To Kill a Mockingbird” to “The Hunger Games,” “Gender Queer,” “The Kite Runner” and “Beloved.” Dr. Lauranett Lee, a historian, educator and candidate for a seat on the Chesterfield County School Board, was among the speakers at the event.

The political advocacy group MoveOn’s Banned Bookmobile made a stop at Richmond’s Main Public Library in Downtown during its trips around the country. The bookmobile …

Published on July 20, 2023
M. Moon

M. Moon

Published on July 20, 2023
Whitney Smith of Richmond, one of the 60 people who attended the rally, chose a copy of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” as the banned book she planned to read. We The People for Education, which backs Virginia candidates who are pro-public schools, hosted the bookmobile’s visit.

Whitney Smith of Richmond, one of the 60 people who attended the rally, chose a copy of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” as the banned …

Published on July 20, 2023
Ant the Symbol

Ant the Symbol

Published on July 20, 2023
Sydnet McLaughlin-Levrone

Sydnet McLaughlin-Levrone

Published on July 20, 2023
Christopher Eubanks

Christopher Eubanks

Published on July 20, 2023
Britton Wilson

Britton Wilson

Published on July 20, 2023
North Side’s butterfly

North Side’s butterfly

Published on July 20, 2023