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Richmond Jazz Festival opens this weekend

Cecil Shorte, a retired engineer from Altria, has never missed the Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont. The Chesterfield County resident considers it the best jazz festival on the East Coast, featuring multiple stages where music lovers can enjoy several acts throughout the day.

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Razor thin Pa. victory underscores importance of voting

“Eight days after Bloody Sunday, President Lyndon Johnson spoke to a joint session of the Congress and made one of the most meaningful speeches any American president had made in modern time on the whole question of voting rights and introduced the Voting Rights Act. And at one point in the speech, before President Johnson concluded the

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Trick or treat // Tayarie Johnson, 1, is dressed for the occasion Tuesday in her fox costume for the annual Halloween party hosted by Richmond state Sen. Jennifer McClellan at the Siegel Center on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus.

Trick or treat // Tayarie Johnson, 1, is dressed for the occasion Tuesday in her fox costume for the annual Halloween party hosted by Richmond …

Published on November 3, 2017

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The new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Ala., set in a clearing, includes 48 sculptures by 27 artists such as Wangechi Mutu, Theaster Gates, Rashid Johnson and Kehinde Wiley, among others.

The new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Ala., set in a clearing, includes 48 sculptures by 27 artists such as Wangechi Mutu, Theaster Gates, …

Published on March 21, 2024

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Longtime friends, left to right, TreVon Cannon, Keshaun Smoot, Marquis Richardson and Daryl Johnson were the first fans into the Washington professional football team’s training camp for three years running.

Longtime friends, left to right, TreVon Cannon, Keshaun Smoot, Marquis Richardson and Daryl Johnson were the first fans into the Washington professional football team’s training …

Published on August 7, 2015

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Virginia Union University’s Lady Walker, left, won CIAA Defensive Player of the Year honors, while teammate Kiana Johnson was named CIAA Player of the Year. The awards were announced Monday at a CIAA Tournament luncheon.

Virginia Union University’s Lady Walker, left, won CIAA Defensive Player of the Year honors, while teammate Kiana Johnson was named CIAA Player of the Year. …

Published on February 26, 2016

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President Obama awards Katherine G. Johnson, then 97, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, during a ceremony Nov. 24, 2015, in the East Room of the White House.

President Obama awards Katherine G. Johnson, then 97, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, during a ceremony Nov. 24, 2015, in …

Published on February 28, 2020

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Raindrops failed to dampen the smiles worn by Shailyn Woodson and Kennedy Johnson, both 4. The girls, members of Sparkle Cheer and Dance, were among dozens of participants Dec. 3 in the annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade.

Raindrops failed to dampen the smiles worn by Shailyn Woodson and Kennedy Johnson, both 4. The girls, members of Sparkle Cheer and Dance, were among …

Published on December 8, 2022

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The boys and girls basketball teams at John Marshall High School depart for Luanda, Angola, in Africa on Friday to not only play basketball, but also learn the country’s history.

The boys and girls basketball teams at John Marshall High School depart for Luanda, Angola, in Africa on Friday to not only play basketball, but …

Published on August 24, 2023

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Richmond’s striking past with Black baseball pitchers includes Satchel Paige, others

Since integrated professional baseball arrived in Richmond, there has been a relative shortage of Black men on the pitching mound for the home team.

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2017 Strong Men & Women honored //Seven high achievers were honored at the 2017 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History program Feb. 1 at a Downtown hotel. Gov. Terry McAuliffe, center, celebrates with the honorees during the annual event that Dominion Resources and the Library of Virginia co-sponsor to honor African-American standouts. From left, the honorees are: Capt. William E. “Bill” Bailey of Accomack, a decorated military pilot; Virginia Court of Appeals Judge Mary Janipher Bennett Malveaux of Henrico County, the court’s first African-American female member; Dr. Margaret Ellen Mayo Tolbert of Suffolk, influential biochemist and author; and Charles Johnson III, who accepted the award on behalf of his late grandfather, sociologist Charles Spurgeon Johnson of Bristol, the first African-American president of Fisk University. Also, Optician David Lambert, representing his late father, Dr. Benjamin J. Lambert III of Richmond, a former state senator and optometrist who played a major role in civic affairs; Jeffrey Moten, who honored the memory of his late wife, Stephanie Therese Rochon-Moten of Richmond, award-winning television reporter and news anchor; and Zakia Al-Amin, who stood in for her grandfather, pioneering Virginia pharmacist Leonard “Doc” Muse of Arlington, who owned and operated Green Valley Pharmacy for 65 years.

2017 Strong Men & Women honored //Seven high achievers were honored at the 2017 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History program Feb. 1 at …

Published on February 10, 2017

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Virginia Union University’s Kiana Johnson kisses the NCAA regional championship trophy she and her teammates were awarded after Monday night’s victory over West Liberty University at Barco-Stevens Hall.

Virginia Union University’s Kiana Johnson kisses the NCAA regional championship trophy she and her teammates were awarded after Monday night’s victory over West Liberty University …

Published on March 17, 2016

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Dr. Natalie May, left, holds an impromptu meeting with three Change the World RVA students. From left, they are Marshé Turner, Leo Reyes and Vincente Johnson. Location: Huguenot High School in South Side.

Dr. Natalie May, left, holds an impromptu meeting with three Change the World RVA students. From left, they are Marshé Turner, Leo Reyes and Vincente …

Published on April 22, 2016

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Retired NASA mathematician and pioneer Katherine G. Johnson, 98, gets a laudatory handshake from Hampton University President William R. Harvey after her videotaped commencement address Sunday to graduates and their families.

Retired NASA mathematician and pioneer Katherine G. Johnson, 98, gets a laudatory handshake from Hampton University President William R. Harvey after her videotaped commencement address …

Published on May 20, 2017

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Marquis Johnson of Newport News is elated to get his degree in mass communications from Virginia Union University during Saturday’s ceremony at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico.

Marquis Johnson of Newport News is elated to get his degree in mass communications from Virginia Union University during Saturday’s ceremony at St. Paul’s Baptist …

Published on May 20, 2017

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Virginia Union University’s Charles Hall snags a 74-yard pass from quarterback Khalid Morris and takes it in for a touchdown last Saturday in the Panthers’ game against Johnson C. Smith University at Hovey Field.

Virginia Union University’s Charles Hall snags a 74-yard pass from quarterback Khalid Morris and takes it in for a touchdown last Saturday in the Panthers’ …

Published on September 27, 2019

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Black History Museum Executive Director Adele Johnson left, talks with Karen Schwarzkopf of Richmond Family magazine about the exhibit on the enslaved at Monticello that will run Jan. 18 through April 18 at the museum.

Black History Museum Executive Director Adele Johnson left, talks with Karen Schwarzkopf of Richmond Family magazine about the exhibit on the enslaved at Monticello that …

Published on January 17, 2020

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Virginia Union University center Andre Walker, right, goes up to grab the ball from Johnson C. Smith University’s Michael Bowman during Saturday’s CIAA Tournament final at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

Virginia Union University center Andre Walker, right, goes up to grab the ball from Johnson C. Smith University’s Michael Bowman during Saturday’s CIAA Tournament final …

Published on March 10, 2018

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Above right, high steppers from Kickin’ Country show off their moves, while Zumba instructor Tasha King, left, leads a group, including 2-year-old Gabriella Johnson, front left, in a demonstration of the exercise dance.

Above right, high steppers from Kickin’ Country show off their moves, while Zumba instructor Tasha King, left, leads a group, including 2-year-old Gabriella Johnson, front …

Published on May 5, 2018

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Virginia State University freshman running back Darius Hagans goes in for a 2-yard touchdown during the first quarter of the Trojans’ game against Johnson C. Smith University last Saturday at Rogers Stadium in Ettrick.

Virginia State University freshman running back Darius Hagans goes in for a 2-yard touchdown during the first quarter of the Trojans’ game against Johnson C. …

Published on October 4, 2019