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Joseph E. “Joey” Matthews, who began lending a helping hand three years ago and today responds to calls from a volunteer network of 20 to 30 people, unloads goods to distribute to Southwood Apartments residents.

Joseph E. “Joey” Matthews, who began lending a helping hand three years ago and today responds to calls from a volunteer network of 20 to …

Published on October 13, 2022

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The Rev. Monica Esparza stands on land at the Hickory Hill Community Center where the Fire Department wanted to build a new fire training facility. She is among the opponents who want to keep the space green and undisturbed.

The Rev. Monica Esparza stands on land at the Hickory Hill Community Center where the Fire Department wanted to build a new fire training facility. …

Published on April 6, 2023

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The Rev. Monica Esparza stands on land at Hickory Hill Community Center where the city Fire Department wants to build a new fire training facility. She is among the opponents who want to keep the space green and undisturbed.

The Rev. Monica Esparza stands on land at Hickory Hill Community Center where the city Fire Department wants to build a new fire training facility. …

Published on March 30, 2023

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Alia Chambers, co-founder of Sun Path Family Farms, and Sue Roberson plant seeds for peas and green beans Saturday in new beds at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in the East End.

Alia Chambers, co-founder of Sun Path Family Farms, and Sue Roberson plant seeds for peas and green beans Saturday in new beds at Martin Luther …

Published on March 15, 2019

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This headstone in the Smith family cemetery at 2511 Hopkins Lane in South Side is visible from the street. At least 45 people are believed to be buried at the site, which is said to have been a private burial ground for the enslaved from a nearby plantation.

This headstone in the Smith family cemetery at 2511 Hopkins Lane in South Side is visible from the street. At least 45 people are believed …

Published on July 8, 2021

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City workers installed a fence around a confederate marker at the Department of Public Works substation in the 2400 block of Wise Street. The upgrades to the shrine, which references Confederate soldiers who died at a nearby hospital, cost more than $16,000.

City workers installed a fence around a confederate marker at the Department of Public Works substation in the 2400 block of Wise Street. The upgrades …

Published on April 6, 2023

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Tiara S. Smith prepares a chicken dish in the kitchen of Faith Community Baptist Church in the East End where she has run her lunch business and catering company, Drop Off Chef, since 2017.

Tiara S. Smith prepares a chicken dish in the kitchen of Faith Community Baptist Church in the East End where she has run her lunch …

Published on February 28, 2019

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Brian Purcell stands empty handed Tuesday outside the Kroger store on Mechanicsville Turnpike in Hanover County. The founder of The Way food ministry made pickups from the store for a year but was cut off from the store’s donations of unsold food last month.

Brian Purcell stands empty handed Tuesday outside the Kroger store on Mechanicsville Turnpike in Hanover County. The founder of The Way food ministry made pickups …

Published on October 4, 2019

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Jerome Legions, president of the Carver Area Civic Improvement League, stands with 2nd District City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, center, and past civic league president Charleen Baylor outside the vacant Moore Street School in the Carver neighborhood.

Jerome Legions, president of the Carver Area Civic Improvement League, stands with 2nd District City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, center, and past civic league president …

Published on December 13, 2019

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The city installed 14 concrete planters a year ago along Brookland Park Boulevard, such as this one at its intersection with Garland Avenue, to slow down traffic and beautify the block. Six were removed after complaints and a petition by residents and business owners.

The city installed 14 concrete planters a year ago along Brookland Park Boulevard, such as this one at its intersection with Garland Avenue, to slow …

Published on October 28, 2021

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Bobby Moore, 57, is among those waiting for the Salvation Army shelter to open. The shelter operates from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. seven days a week, providing meals. The shelter’s capacity is 110 men and 40 women.

Bobby Moore, 57, is among those waiting for the Salvation Army shelter to open. The shelter operates from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. seven days …

Published on December 7, 2023

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Altony “Tiger” Foote Jr., left, and his father, the Rev. Altony Foote Sr., pose in the WQCN radio studio inside Faith & Love Fellowship Church in South Side. The gospel station reaches listeners over 105.3 FM and streaming on the internet.

Altony “Tiger” Foote Jr., left, and his father, the Rev. Altony Foote Sr., pose in the WQCN radio studio inside Faith & Love Fellowship Church …

Published on February 22, 2018

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John W. Bynum Jr. has turned a guest bedroom into what he calls “The Colored Waiting Room,” in which he spotlights racial injustices of the segregation era and also pays tribute to Black heroes, including the Buffalo Soldiers and President Obama.

John W. Bynum Jr. has turned a guest bedroom into what he calls “The Colored Waiting Room,” in which he spotlights racial injustices of the …

Published on December 21, 2023

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Jim Junot’s “Lights, Camera, Author,” podcast features interviews with authors who write about films, TV and entertainment. In some months, the podcast has ranked as the No. 1 podcast on books, but it always makes the top five, according to Podcast Land and Spotify.

Jim Junot’s “Lights, Camera, Author,” podcast features interviews with authors who write about films, TV and entertainment. In some months, the podcast has ranked as …

Published on November 16, 2023

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Dr. John Slavin gets ready for more weed whacking at private Woodland Cemetery in Henrico County. He has been volunteering every Sunday for 18 months to help clear overgrown grass, vines and trees and restore the historic, private African-American cemetery that dates to 1916.

Dr. John Slavin gets ready for more weed whacking at private Woodland Cemetery in Henrico County. He has been volunteering every Sunday for 18 months …

Published on March 19, 2020

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Genisis Brooks, 4, left, and Eboni Watford, 5, pet a goat that was grazing Sunday at New Generation Church, 19 Overbrook Road. The church rented a cow, a llama, three goats, two ponies and a piglet from the Teeny Tiny Farm in Suffolk to share with children and their parents after services.

Genisis Brooks, 4, left, and Eboni Watford, 5, pet a goat that was grazing Sunday at New Generation Church, 19 Overbrook Road. The church rented …

Published on November 3, 2022

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Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones stands in front of the Southside Community Center on Old Warwick Road as he talks up his plan to rename the 18-acre city property for Lonnie Battle, a popular local DJ known professionally as DJ Lonnie B.

Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones stands in front of the Southside Community Center on Old Warwick Road as he talks up his plan to …

Published on October 26, 2018

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Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones stands in front of the Southside Community Center on Old Warwick Road as he talks up his plan to rename the 18-acre city property for Lonnie Battle, a popular local DJ known professionally as DJ Lonnie B.

Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones stands in front of the Southside Community Center on Old Warwick Road as he talks up his plan to …

Published on November 17, 2018

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Protesters head down Franklin Street to the State Capitol during Monday’s March of Reckoning calling for the resignation of the state’s top three elected officials and a halt to Dominion Energy’s natural gas pipeline and compressor station in the historically African-American community of Union Hill in Buckingham County.

Protesters head down Franklin Street to the State Capitol during Monday’s March of Reckoning calling for the resignation of the state’s top three elected officials …

Published on February 21, 2019

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Julia Bina of Minnesota uses a machete to cut a large vine wrapped around a tree in Evergreen Cemetery. Ms. Bina leads a group of nine young people with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps who have been working since Thanksgiving to help clear vegetation and overgrowth from the historic cemetery.

Julia Bina of Minnesota uses a machete to cut a large vine wrapped around a tree in Evergreen Cemetery. Ms. Bina leads a group of …

Published on December 24, 2020