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Members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus offer details Wednesday on their legislative priorities for the 2022 session of the General Assembly just hours before the session’s noon start. Among the priorities: Fully funding public education; ending solitary confinement; preventing evictions; universal paid family and medical leave; strengthening employment discrimination and harassment laws; equity in renewable energy development; and protecting recent progress, including the new Voting Rights Act of Virginia, the repeal of the death penalty, the increase in the state’s minimum wage and legalization of marijuana. VLBC members attending the virtual news conference are: Top row from left: Adele McClure, VLBC executive director; Delegate Delores L. McQuinn of Richmond; Delegate Michelle Maldonado of Manassas; and Delegate Lamont Bagby of Henrico, VLBC chairman. Second row from left: Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan of Richmond; Delegate Marcia S. “Cia” Price of Newport News; Delegate Briana Sewell of Prince William County; and Delegate Angelia Williams Graves of Norfolk. Third row from left: Delegate Jeion A. Ward of Hampton; Delegate Candi King of Stafford; Delegate Nadarius Clark of Norfolk; and Delegate Sam Rasoul of Roanoke. Bottom row from left: Delegate C.E. “Cliff” Hayes Jr. of Chesapeake; Sen. Mamie Locke of Hampton; and Delegate Jeffrey M. Bourne of Richmond.

Members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus offer details Wednesday on their legislative priorities for the 2022 session of the General Assembly just hours before …

Published on January 13, 2022

Standing with Bennett: Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, left, meets with alumnae of Bennett and Spelman colleges Monday evening at Fifth Baptist Church in Richmond to rally efforts to help raise $5 million by Feb. 1 to save Bennett College. Dr. Cole previously served as president of both institutions, the only two historically black women’s colleges in the nation, and was central to a video the group made Monday and posted on social media. United in sisterhood, the video calls on Spelman women and Bennett Belles to support the Greensboro, N.C., college, which may lose its accreditation if it cannot gain a more sound financial footing by the Feb. 1 deadline. The effort came together within 24 hours. “I have never witnessed black women move so quickly with one mission to make sure African-American women have the opportunity to  receive a quality education,” said Marissa Jennings, Bennett Class of 2003. Dr. Cole’s message is available online at https://vimeo.com/314049002. To donate, go to www.bennett.edu/donate. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Standing with Bennett: Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, left, meets with alumnae of Bennett and Spelman colleges Monday evening at Fifth Baptist Church in Richmond to …

Published on February 1, 2019

Dr. Derik E. Jones, left, and Dr. Dwight C. Jones, pastors of First Baptist Church of South Richmond, get a closer look at the new bronze sculpture “Hope Empowered by the Truth” with its creator, local artist Kathleen Lowry. The 150-pound sculpture was unveiled at the Decatur Street church on Monday, the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, during a ceremony viewed online by more than 200 people. Ms. Lowry donated the piece to the church after attending the socially distanced kickoff last September of First Baptist’s yearlong 200th anniversary celebration. She said the church seemed like the perfect home for the sculpture. “It is recognition of the work you do every day to promote peace in our country,” she said during Monday’s event. “Martin Luther King knew what would be necessary — faith, hopefulness, truth-telling, courage, resilience, kindness and forgiveness. And that is what you are doing and being in the struggle for equality and peace. It is an extremely tall order.” Members of the congregation will be able to see the artwork once the church reopens for in-person worship service. The church has held virtual services because of the pandemic.

Dr. Derik E. Jones, left, and Dr. Dwight C. Jones, pastors of First Baptist Church of South Richmond, get a closer look at the new …

Published on January 21, 2021

Work is underway on the $1.2 million renovation of Virginia Union University’s renamed Wil- lie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium. Mr. Lanier, a former All-Star and Pro Bowl player with the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967 to 1977, played on Hovey Field when he was a student nearly 60 years ago at Richmond’s Maggie L. Walker High School next door. He has played a vital role in the project to resurface the field from grass to FieldTurf. When the VUU Panthers football team kicks off its 2020 season home opener on Oct. 3 against Shaw University, the new field will be a point of pride for the team and will put VUU on the same level as universities around the nation, officials stated. “That field shows something,” Mr. Lanier stated. “It shows the ability of what it is to provide for those young individuals who can take confidence and pride in where they play and how they are able to perform.” Squares of the old grass field, which has been in place since 1907, are being sold online to help fund the project. Go to https://vuusports.com/sports/2008/11/5/MBB_1105085727.aspx?id=42

Work is underway on the $1.2 million renovation of Virginia Union University’s renamed Wil- lie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium. Mr. Lanier, a former All-Star …

Published on July 2, 2020

Japan ‘Sister City’ recognition: Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney greets several students from Saitama, Japan, last week during their visit to City Council chambers to recognize the 20th anniversary of Saitama’s partnership with Richmond in the Sister City program. The high school students and two teachers from Urawa Municipal High School spent a week in the Richmond area through the scholastic exchange program. The students visited the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Maymont, where there was a welcome ceremony in the Japanese Gardens. Saitama and four other cities in Mali, Namibia, China and England have Sister City relationships with Richmond. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Japan ‘Sister City’ recognition: Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney greets several students from Saitama, Japan, last week during their visit to City Council chambers to …

Published on March 29, 2019

Sunflower visits Jackson Ward

Sunflower visits Jackson Ward

Published on September 8, 2022

Chiquita Compton gives Richmond Police Chief Will Smith a big hug during his visit to the National Night Out festivities at Jackson Ward’s Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday.

Chiquita Compton gives Richmond Police Chief Will Smith a big hug during his visit to the National Night Out festivities at Jackson Ward’s Sixth Mount …

Published on August 9, 2019

Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is the vacant, graffiti-marked mechanic’s shop at 1305 N. 5th St. In the background is the Hebrew Cemetery.

Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is …

Published on September 3, 2020

A real splash/Marlei Wyatt-Bey, 5, gingerly enjoys the splash pad Wednesday at Battery Park Pool on Dupont Circle in North Side. The youngster was visiting the pool with her camp group on a day when temperatures reached the 80s in Richmond.

A real splash/Marlei Wyatt-Bey, 5, gingerly enjoys the splash pad Wednesday at Battery Park Pool on Dupont Circle in North Side. The youngster was visiting …

Published on August 5, 2021

Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is the vacant, graffiti-marked mechanic’s shop at 1305 N. 5th St. In the background is the Hebrew Cemetery and the former white Richmond Alms House that now holds apartments for seniors.

Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is …

Published on March 6, 2020

John Marshall High School’s basketball teams returned from Luanda, Angola, a country in Southwest Africa, on Sept. 5. The team, along with administrators, coaches, teachers, staff members, family and friends of the teams, visited the country to play Angolan basketball teams and tour parts of the country to learn about its history.

John Marshall High School’s basketball teams returned from Luanda, Angola, a country in Southwest Africa, on Sept. 5. The team, along with administrators, coaches, teachers, …

Published on September 14, 2023

Gov. Ralph S. Northam takes a knee to hear the question posed by 9-year-old Kimoni Jenkins, 9, Wednesday morning during his visit to the Richmond Police Athletic League Summer Camp in North Side. The governor spent an hour fielding questions from the 130 youngsters at the camp.

Gov. Ralph S. Northam takes a knee to hear the question posed by 9-year-old Kimoni Jenkins, 9, Wednesday morning during his visit to the Richmond …

Published on August 2, 2018

Christmas Eve hotshot: T-shirt clad Whaki Fox, 12, shoots a few hoops Monday on a sunny and mild Christmas Eve while visiting his grandmother in the Randolph neighborhood during his winter break from school. High temperatures are expected to rise again to the 60s on Friday and Saturday before dipping to the 40s to close out 2018. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Christmas Eve hotshot: T-shirt clad Whaki Fox, 12, shoots a few hoops Monday on a sunny and mild Christmas Eve while visiting his grandmother in …

Published on December 30, 2018

Out of this world/ Harper Miller peers out from her perch in a replica of Friendship 7, the Mercury capsule in which astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. became the first American to orbit the Earth in February 1962. The youngster was visiting the Science Museum of Virginia with her mom, Kali Miller, and other family members last Saturday as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.

Out of this world/ Harper Miller peers out from her perch in a replica of Friendship 7, the Mercury capsule in which astronaut John H. …

Published on July 26, 2019

Cousins Armari Fells, 14, left, and Jeremiah Jefferson, 16, pitched in to help their grandfather, Tyrone Prentiss, spruce up the yard of his sister and her husband, Patrick and Delores Llewellyn, on brook Road in North Side. They took advantage of the sunshine last Saturday to rake and bag the leaves for pickup. Armari, who lives in Atlanta where his schooling is now virtual, has been visiting relatives in Richmond since Thanksgiving.

Cousins Armari Fells, 14, left, and Jeremiah Jefferson, 16, pitched in to help their grandfather, Tyrone Prentiss, spruce up the yard of his sister and …

Published on December 10, 2020

Uziah Smith-Bashir, 8, visits the Tesla dealership on West Broad Street in Glen Allen with his parents, Nafeesa Bashir-James and Torrey James. The second-grader at Thales Academy is enamored with the electric vehicles and the “falcon-wing” doors that open like bird’s wings and has written a book about it that will be launched March 26. Far right, Uziah checks out his favorite Tesla model, Model X, and its “falcon-wing” doors.

Uziah Smith-Bashir, 8, visits the Tesla dealership on West Broad Street in Glen Allen with his parents, Nafeesa Bashir-James and Torrey James. The second-grader at …

Published on March 17, 2022

The Richmond skyline came to light last Friday with the 34th Annual Grand Illumination at the James Center in Downtown. The greatly anticipated holiday event featured music, activities and hundreds of families and individuals who participated in the countdown for the holiday lights to turn on. Blythe Washington, 5, above, is excited by the lights as she kicks off the season with her parents, Eric and Lindsey Washington of Mechanicsville and other family visiting from Atlanta. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

The Richmond skyline came to light last Friday with the 34th Annual Grand Illumination at the James Center in Downtown. The greatly anticipated holiday event …

Published on December 9, 2018

Doug Emhoff, husband of Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, chats with Herman Baskerville, left, owner of Big Herm’s Kitchen in Jackson Ward, as he picks up takeout from the 2nd Street eatery before heading to a campaign rally in Henrico County, where he joined Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger of Henrico. Mayor Levar M. Stoney, right, took the opportunity to meet with Sen. Harris’ spouse in Richmond. This is Mr. Emhoff’s second campaign visit to Richmond in the last 30 days.

Doug Emhoff, husband of Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, chats with Herman Baskerville, left, owner of Big Herm’s Kitchen in Jackson Ward, as …

Published on October 22, 2020

Election star power: With reporters in tow, popular movie and TV actor Alec Baldwin stumps for votes on Tuesday with Democratic state Senate candidate Amanda Pohl, right, and her supporters in a Midlothian subdivision in Chesterfield County. Mr. Baldwin came to rally support for Ms. Pohl, who is seeking to upset Republican incumbent Sen. Amanda Chase in the 11th Senate District. Along with the visit to the Richmond suburb, Mr. Baldwin also made campaign stops for candidates in Fredericksburg and Fairfax County. His one-day electioneering trip to Virginia was organized by People for the American Way, which has endorsed the Democratic candidates.

Election star power: With reporters in tow, popular movie and TV actor Alec Baldwin stumps for votes on Tuesday with Democratic state Senate candidate Amanda …

Published on October 25, 2019

Donovan Walker, 58, of Richmond helps his godmother Caroline Bennett battle her leaves so she does not have to do it, he said on Tuesday, Nov. 8, during a short break from his task in the 2400 block of 2nd Avenue near Spruce Street. According to the City of Richmond’s website, the leaf collection program began Monday, Nov. 7, for the bagged collection option. The City allows up to 10 bags to be collected on a normal trash day. Other options provided by the city for leaf collection can be found by visiting http://www.rva.gov/public-works or by calling 3-1-1 or 646-LEAF.

Donovan Walker, 58, of Richmond helps his godmother Caroline Bennett battle her leaves so she does not have to do it, he said on Tuesday, …

Published on November 17, 2022