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Giving to schools: Fifth-grader Kye’won Williams checks out some of the $1,000 in new school supplies Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson delivered last Thursday to his school, Overby-Sheppard Elementary in North Side, as Principal Kara Lancaster-Gay, in the background, talks with other students. (Jeremy M. Lazarus/Richmond Free Press)

Giving to schools: Fifth-grader Kye’won Williams checks out some of the $1,000 in new school supplies Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson delivered last Thursday …

Published on March 15, 2019

The Rev. Ernest Blue Jr. shows the umbrella and baseball cap he received from Morning Star Baptist Church’s pastor after preaching a guest sermon on July 1.

The Rev. Ernest Blue Jr. shows the umbrella and baseball cap he received from Morning Star Baptist Church’s pastor after preaching a guest sermon on …

Published on July 13, 2018

Sir James Thornhill, left, and assistant Michael Rezek put the finishing touches on his “Dream Big” mural that now decorates the Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center in Highland Park in North Side. Best known for the murals he has created in Jackson Ward, Mr. Thornhill was commissioned by the city Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities to create the mural. It adds a bright touch to the park and building which the city has paid more than $1.5 million to renovate and upgrade. The center, named for the late children’s advocate who ran tutoring and preschool programs for years, includes a meeting room, computer lab and a multipurpose space for indoor recreation. (Jeremy M. Lazarus/Richmond Free Press)

Sir James Thornhill, left, and assistant Michael Rezek put the finishing touches on his “Dream Big” mural that now decorates the Ann Hardy Plaza Community …

Published on April 5, 2019

Drill ready: Army Col. Alexander Taylor observes as Cadet 2nd Lt. Taire Hubbard leads Huguenot High School’s Junior ROTC team in a practice Saturday before the Richmond team faced judges in the U.S. Army Junior ROTC Drill Championship. Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center in Downtown. The team that Col. Taylor instructs was one of 103 high school units that came from as far away as Hawaii and Oregon to take part in the daylong event in Richmond. More than 2,500 teens showcased their military abilities at the event. Richmond beat out six other cities to host the championship for the first time. Army officials said they hope to return next year. (Jeremy M. Lazarus/Richmond Free Press)

Drill ready: Army Col. Alexander Taylor observes as Cadet 2nd Lt. Taire Hubbard leads Huguenot High School’s Junior ROTC team in a practice Saturday before …

Published on April 5, 2019

Elaine Miller, Luther A. Brown Jr. and Josephine S. Myers on the serving line at Swansboro Baptist Church on Midlothian Turnpike.

Elaine Miller, Luther A. Brown Jr. and Josephine S. Myers on the serving line at Swansboro Baptist Church on Midlothian Turnpike.

Published on April 20, 2023

Wallesa D.C. Jones stands with Swansboro Elementary Principal Theron Sampson in front of the entry to an auditorium now named for her.

Wallesa D.C. Jones stands with Swansboro Elementary Principal Theron Sampson in front of the entry to an auditorium now named for her.

Published on June 22, 2023

The Rev. A. Lincoln James Jr. reviews a document as the Rev. Wendy Bullock, deputy minister and minister of Christian education, looks on.

The Rev. A. Lincoln James Jr. reviews a document as the Rev. Wendy Bullock, deputy minister and minister of Christian education, looks on.

Published on November 30, 2023

William Leeper Jr. is shutting down Southside Hardware on Hull Street, where he started working in 1950 and purchased the business 30 years later.

William Leeper Jr. is shutting down Southside Hardware on Hull Street, where he started working in 1950 and purchased the business 30 years later.

Published on January 19, 2019

John S. “Johnny” Walker is optimistic about the future of All Souls Presbyterian Church on Overbrook Road despite a dwindling number of congregants at the church founded in 1952.

John S. “Johnny” Walker is optimistic about the future of All Souls Presbyterian Church on Overbrook Road despite a dwindling number of congregants at the …

Published on December 2, 2018

Dr. Donna Robinson’s son, Shamar L. Muhammadali, 12, has been accompanying her to work since his private school closed last month.

Dr. Donna Robinson’s son, Shamar L. Muhammadali, 12, has been accompanying her to work since his private school closed last month.

Published on October 12, 2023

Michael D. Duke hopes to carve out his niche in high-fashion footwear starting with a sneaker line he designed and is selling on line. An Italian company produces the leather and suede shoe.

Michael D. Duke hopes to carve out his niche in high-fashion footwear starting with a sneaker line he designed and is selling on line. An …

Published on May 3, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union marks its 87th birthday with a tour of the city on Saturday, April 29. The tour will feature trolleys and the River City Riderz’s fancy Polaris Slingshot three-wheel motorcycles, such as this one owned by Wayne Washington, president of the River City Riderz.

Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union marks its 87th birthday with a tour of the city on Saturday, April 29. The tour will feature trolleys and …

Published on April 20, 2023

Whitney Smith of Richmond, one of the 60 people who attended the rally, chose a copy of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” as the banned book she planned to read. We The People for Education, which backs Virginia candidates who are pro-public schools, hosted the bookmobile’s visit.

Whitney Smith of Richmond, one of the 60 people who attended the rally, chose a copy of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” as the banned …

Published on July 20, 2023

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