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Pioneering mathematician Katherine G. Johnson sits outside the building that now bears her name at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton.
Published on September 29, 2017
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How high can they go? NBA salaries skyrocketing
Someone needs to knock a hole in the ceiling. NBA salaries keep going up, up, up.
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Sign of a trailblazer
Several family members, neighbors and friends gathered yesterday for an honorary street renaming of the 5300 block of Marian Street in honor of the late Bettie Elizabeth Boyers Cooper. Mrs. Boyers Cooper was best known for being a plaintiff during the Civil Rights Movement whose federal lawsuit led to the integration of Richmond’s schools.
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The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls women’s team celebrates its tournament title and 68-59 victory over the Virginia State University women’s team.
Published on March 4, 2017
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President Obama greets and takes a photo with students from Johnson Preparatory School of Chicago in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in October …
Published on December 13, 2019
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Feeling the spirit of the moment, Teddy Parham of Richmond responds to singer Joyce Johnson Rouse’s musical tribute “Standing on the Shoulders” during the ceremony.
Published on October 18, 2019
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Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks Tuesday after he was chosen as the nominee for House speaker at a Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol in …
Published on October 26, 2023
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Cast members, from left, Essence Atkins, Leon and Terri J. Vaughn and playwright Je’Caryous Johnson visit the Free Press offices Monday in Downtown.
Published on October 2, 2015
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James Johnson Jr., minister of music at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God, is launching the “Agree” campaign a year after being diagnosed with multiple …
Published on March 11, 2016
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Caroline Johnson peruses art for sale by one of the many vendors and merchants at the 31st Annual 2nd Street Festival. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)
Published on October 11, 2019
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Sheila Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, signs a copy of her new book, “Walk Through Fire,” for Hillari Hawkins of Alexandria.
Published on September 21, 2023
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Telfair: I was never consulted on Petersburg water contract
Two years ago, cash-strapped Petersburg jumped at a deal that Johnson Controls Inc. was offering. As it has done across the country, the energy and industrial giant offered to pay for installing automated water meters to replace Petersburg’s 11,500 old and outdated meters. The new meters would transmit water usage data to a passing truck and eliminate the need to send staff to physically check meters every two months.
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RPS centers open to families
Kate Johnson had a difficult time finding where to pick up food at Chimborazo Elementary School on Monday.
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It’s a 3-peat!
Highland Springs High School wins third consecutive state football title
Highland Springs High School’s talented and determined football Springers have done it again. The Eastern Henrico County squad, aka the “Beast of the East,” is Virginia’s 5A football champion for a breathtaking third straight season. Finishing the season 14-1, the Springers three-peated on Sunday, Dec. 10, with a decisive 40-27 victory over Tuscarora High School of Leesburg at Hampton University’s Armstrong Stadium.
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VSU forging a victory path through N.C. opponents
If Virginia State University is to be successful this fall, it needs to dominate the Carolina portion of its schedule. So far, so good.
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Pi Lambda Theta chapter President Rahmah T. Johnson, center, congratulates scholarship winners, from left, Janae White, Rosa Patterson, Janelle Chavis and Katie Dodson.
Published on February 19, 2016
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Felicia Johnson’s busy schedule just got busier. The veteran Virginia Union University administrator has been selected to represent the CIAA on the NCAA Division II …
Published on November 19, 2016
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After her speech, Ms. Johnson was hooded as she received an honorary degree from UR President Ronald A. Crutcher.
Published on May 12, 2017
