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Bristol native Dr. Charles Spurgeon Johnson, son of the pastor of Lee Street Baptist Church, attended Virginia Union University and became a sociologist, author and, in 1946, the first Black president of Fisk University.

Bristol native Dr. Charles Spurgeon Johnson, son of the pastor of Lee Street Baptist Church, attended Virginia Union University and became a sociologist, author and, …

Published on November 11, 2021
Lee Street Baptist Church traces its roots to 1865, when newly freed enslaved people organized the Anglo African Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Henry Johnson served as pastor from 1890 to 1932. Later renamed Lee Street Baptist Church, the congregation moved to its current location on West Mary Street in 1966.

Lee Street Baptist Church traces its roots to 1865, when newly freed enslaved people organized the Anglo African Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Henry Johnson …

Published on November 11, 2021
The flag-draped casket of former Gen. Colin Powell, a former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. secretary of state, is carried by a military honor guard into the Washington National Cathedral for a funeral service on Nov. 5.

The flag-draped casket of former Gen. Colin Powell, a former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. secretary of state, is carried by …

Published on November 11, 2021

Published on November 11, 2021

Published on November 11, 2021
Mr. Miyares

Mr. Miyares

Published on November 4, 2021

Published on November 4, 2021
Brownie bites on South Side

Brownie bites on South Side

Published on November 4, 2021
Two acres of green space that previously wasn’t used has been turned into a lush garden with more than 80 fruit trees, colorful murals by local artists, benches for meditation, open spaces for yoga and gatherings and a covered outdoor kitchen. Participants wandered through the garden and learned more about the products, services and programming planned for the site. Mr. Duron, the lead volunteer on the project, said fresh fruit grown at the orchard will be available free to everyone. The project is designed to boost healthy living and eating while offering more park space in South Side.

Two acres of green space that previously wasn’t used has been turned into a lush garden with more than 80 fruit trees, colorful murals by …

Published on November 4, 2021
Expert gardener Duron Chavis, above, welcomes visitors to the official opening of the Sankofa Community Orchard last Saturday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the city-owned site at 309 Covington Road in South Side.

Expert gardener Duron Chavis, above, welcomes visitors to the official opening of the Sankofa Community Orchard last Saturday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the city-owned …

Published on November 4, 2021
Residential units represent a big change for the Baker property that had been a school site since 1871. According to the city school system, this building opened in 1940 as a replacement for the worn-out original. Closed as an elementary school in 1979, the building was renamed for a former principal, Katherine L. Johnson, and was used as an alternative school for troubled middle and high school students until 2013 when RPS vacated the building.

Residential units represent a big change for the Baker property that had been a school site since 1871. According to the city school system, this …

Published on November 4, 2021
The $15.8 million renovation is the last of three projects that have emptied nearby Fay Towers, a 200-unit high-rise that the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority operated and expects to market for affordable housing. As part of its plan to privatize public housing, RRHA teamed with Enter- prise Community Development to create 149 other units for tower residents in Highland Park and in The Rosa Apartments, a new complex at 1st and Duval streets in Jackson Ward. All told, Enterprise has invested more than $40 million to create replacement units for those who live in Fay Towers.

The $15.8 million renovation is the last of three projects that have emptied nearby Fay Towers, a 200-unit high-rise that the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing …

Published on November 4, 2021
The former Baker Elementary School in Gilpin Court has been remodeled and is now a 50-unit apartment complex serving low-income seniors with modern appliances, gleaming countertops, hardwood floors and a fitness center. Gov. Ralph S. Northam, center, joins Brian McLaughlin, president of Enterprise Community Development’s community development division, and other dignitaries to cut the ribbon at the grand opening Oct. 28 for the new complex at 100 W. Baker St.

The former Baker Elementary School in Gilpin Court has been remodeled and is now a 50-unit apartment complex serving low-income seniors with modern appliances, gleaming …

Published on November 4, 2021
It was a sweet Halloween for Richmond youngsters, including 6-year-old Timothy Townes, who attended “Trunk or Treat” hosted by Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church last Saturday in the church parking lot at 1408 W. Leigh St. in the Carver community. The youngsters enjoyed trick or treating by going from trunk to trunk of cars and vehicles decorated for the event and supplied with loads of treats. Here, barbara burton, a church member who dressed as an “urban farmer,” hands out candy from the stash in her trunk.

It was a sweet Halloween for Richmond youngsters, including 6-year-old Timothy Townes, who attended “Trunk or Treat” hosted by Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church last …

Published on November 4, 2021
Scene from “The Gravedigger’s Wife”

Scene from “The Gravedigger’s Wife”

Published on November 4, 2021
A new photography book spanning Spike’s career brings together images shot by David, from the making of “Do the Right Thing” to “Da 5 Bloods.” It’s an intimate look at the filmmaker, as seen through his brother’s lens.

A new photography book spanning Spike’s career brings together images shot by David, from the making of “Do the Right Thing” to “Da 5 Bloods.” …

Published on November 4, 2021
Photographer David Lee, brother of filmmaker Spike Lee, appears on the set of the series “Godfather of Harlem.”

Photographer David Lee, brother of filmmaker Spike Lee, appears on the set of the series “Godfather of Harlem.”

Published on November 4, 2021
Duane Brown

Duane Brown

Published on November 4, 2021
Quinton Spain

Quinton Spain

Published on November 4, 2021
William Dillon

William Dillon

Published on November 4, 2021