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Firemen and ambulance attendants remove a covered body from the 16th Street Baptist Church, where an explosion ripped the structure during services, killing four black girls, on Sept. 15, 1963. Sarah Collins Rudolph lost an eye and has pieces of glass inside her body from a Ku Klux Klan bombing that killed her sister and three other young girls inside an Alabama church 59 years ago.

Firemen and ambulance attendants remove a covered body from the 16th Street Baptist Church, where an explosion ripped the structure during services, killing four black …

Published on September 22, 2022
Richmond’s welterwight boxer Jermoine Royster, 20, trains for an Oct. 8 bout against Quinton Scales of North Carolina. The upcoming eight-bout card will be at the Liberation Church on Midlothian Turnpike.

Richmond’s welterwight boxer Jermoine Royster, 20, trains for an Oct. 8 bout against Quinton Scales of North Carolina. The upcoming eight-bout card will be at …

Published on September 22, 2022

Published on September 22, 2022

Published on September 22, 2022

Published on September 22, 2022
Former Boston city councilor and current candidate for state attorney general Andrea Campbell speaks June 4 during the state’s Democratic Party convention in Worcester, Mass. Ms. Campbell, who hopes to succeed Maura Healey as attorney general, would be the first Black woman to hold that post.

Former Boston city councilor and current candidate for state attorney general Andrea Campbell speaks June 4 during the state’s Democratic Party convention in Worcester, Mass. …

Published on September 22, 2022
As a McDonald’s owner, Richmond native Tanya Hill-Harding will soon become president of the National Black McDonald’s Owners Association.

As a McDonald’s owner, Richmond native Tanya Hill-Harding will soon become president of the National Black McDonald’s Owners Association.

Published on September 22, 2022
L. Douglas Wilder, left, and Susan Gooden, dean of the Wilder School at Virginia Commonwealth University, share the stage Monday for the 2022 Wilder Symposium discussion and Q&A at the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts on VCU’s campus.

L. Douglas Wilder, left, and Susan Gooden, dean of the Wilder School at Virginia Commonwealth University, share the stage Monday for the 2022 Wilder Symposium …

Published on September 22, 2022
Representatives from the African nation of Togo participate in the parade of countries.

Representatives from the African nation of Togo participate in the parade of countries.

Published on September 15, 2022
About 54 African countries were represented during Afro Fest RVA’s “One Voice, One People, Many Cultures” at Dogwood Dell on Sept. 10. Dancer Kima Hawk was among the performers.

About 54 African countries were represented during Afro Fest RVA’s “One Voice, One People, Many Cultures” at Dogwood Dell on Sept. 10. Dancer Kima Hawk …

Published on September 15, 2022
Late summer blooms in the West End

Late summer blooms in the West End

Published on September 15, 2022
After spending two years at Chimborazo Park, the Soul Vegan Block Party kicked off its third year Saturday, Sept. 10, at Richmond’s Abner Clay Park, where thousands of attendees came out to enjoy 100 vendors and listen to music, practice yoga, sample vegan delights or simply enjoy time with family and friends. Organizers and event founder Adriea Clarke noted that the free event “promotes a healthy and ethnically conscious plant-based lifestyle in a positive environment to all people regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation, focusing on uplifting communities of color.”

After spending two years at Chimborazo Park, the Soul Vegan Block Party kicked off its third year Saturday, Sept. 10, at Richmond’s Abner Clay Park, …

Published on September 15, 2022
Cousins Neyia Hamilton, Joseph McDonough, and Keilani Jones took to the dance floor with their grandmother, Ayo Dowl, during Afro Fest RVA on Sept. 10 in Dogwood Dell. The theme “One Voice, One People, Many Cultures” included performing artists, a colorful “Parade of Nations” featuring 54 countries and nations, food, vendors, health screenings, a history tent, and children’s play area.

Cousins Neyia Hamilton, Joseph McDonough, and Keilani Jones took to the dance floor with their grandmother, Ayo Dowl, during Afro Fest RVA on Sept. 10 …

Published on September 15, 2022

Published on September 15, 2022
CNN anchorman Bernard Shaw appears on set at the network’s Atlanta headquarters in November 2000. He was CNN’s original chief anchor when the network started in 1980.

CNN anchorman Bernard Shaw appears on set at the network’s Atlanta headquarters in November 2000. He was CNN’s original chief anchor when the network started …

Published on September 15, 2022
Rendering of Richmond's future Diamond District

Rendering of Richmond's future Diamond District

Published on September 15, 2022

Published on September 15, 2022

Published on September 15, 2022
Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis shown here performing at “Fridays At Sunset” in May 2003.

Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis shown here performing at “Fridays At Sunset” in May 2003.

Published on September 15, 2022

Published on September 15, 2022