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Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to share Tibet’s sacred visual and performing arts with area audiences. The monks’ work, created over four days, was completed in conjunction with the VMFA’s new exhibit, “Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment,” that features roughly 100 historical and contemporary objects highlighting the role of art in Tibetan Buddhist culture and religious practices. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to …

Published on May 24, 2019

As Black History Month gets underway, this dramatic mural provides an artistic celebration of the people and events who represent protest, progress and achievement. Location: 504 W. Broad St. in Downtown. Richmond artists Ed Trask and Jason Ford created the mural, called “Voices of Perseverance,” as part of the Mending Walls RVA initiative. Launched by muralist Hamilton Glass, Mending Walls aims to bring together artists to develop projects that spark empathy and dialogue. Mr. Glass came up with the idea during the upheaval over racial justice and police misconduct that led to the removal of most of the city’s Confederate statues.

As Black History Month gets underway, this dramatic mural provides an artistic celebration of the people and events who represent protest, progress and achievement. Location: …

Published on February 4, 2021

Year-old Deilani Bland-Murph holds on to the hands of her mother, Tyshell Bland, right, and that of a Richmond SPCA volunteer at last Saturday’s 20th Annual Dog Jog and 5k to benefit the pets in the care of the local SPCA. People and their pets came from all over the region to participate in the event held at the SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road near The Diamond. The day was packed with games and activities for people of all ages. Deilani’s mom and the volunteer helped her on the “Little Paws” Fund Run for the youngest of all. The day kicked off with a 5K run/walk for people, followed by a leisurely mile-long Dog Jog for people and their dogs.

Year-old Deilani Bland-Murph holds on to the hands of her mother, Tyshell Bland, right, and that of a Richmond SPCA volunteer at last Saturday’s 20th …

Published on March 31, 2022

Celebrating Hanukkah: Dozens of people gather at the Weinstein Jewish Community Center in Richmond on Wednesday for the lighting of the menorah for Hanukkah. The eight-day Jewish festival of lights, which began Sunday night, commemorates the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees after their victory over Antiochus, who outlawed Judaism in 167 B.C. To celebrate their victory, the Jewish people tried to carry out a ritual lighting of a menorah in the temple, but found only enough oil to light it for one day. However, the oil miraculously lasted for eight days. Traditional foods and gifts are part of the religious holiday that ends Monday, Dec. 10. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Celebrating Hanukkah: Dozens of people gather at the Weinstein Jewish Community Center in Richmond on Wednesday for the lighting of the menorah for Hanukkah. The …

Published on December 9, 2018

Landscaping work that started in early June by YME Landscape continues on the former site of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled Sept 2., 2021 that the state could remove the enormous statue that towered over Monument Avenue in the state’s capital for more than a century and had, for many, become a symbol of racial injustice. Calls to remove the statue and others like it that were and remain scattered throughout the United States increased following the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Detroit police on Memorial Day 2020. The defeated war general’s final fate came on Sept. 8, 2021, with the removal of a 21-foot high bronze sculpture in his image and his horse, Traveller, on a granite pedestal nearly twice that tall.

Landscaping work that started in early June by YME Landscape continues on the former site of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. The …

Published on July 6, 2023

Bojangles’ customer James “J.J.” Minor feels insulted by a manager’s remark made when he returned fast food chicken box filled with cash.

Bojangles’ customer James “J.J.” Minor feels insulted by a manager’s remark made when he returned fast food chicken box filled with cash.

Published on July 24, 2015

Call it protest art Christmas-style. This new artwork now stands at the base the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue. The Black figure tops a fir tree, a traditional Christmas symbol, and adds a holiday dimension to the protest slogans and colorful artwork that have transformed the pedestal that holds the Confederate statue that the state is still battling in court to take down. The pedestal, which gained its new look during the late spring and summer protests over racial injustice and police brutality, has become a significant attraction for residents and visitors. The pedestal’s changed appearance also has garnered national attention, with the New York Times naming it No. 1 on its list of protest art and National Geographic featuring it on the cover of its special issue, “2020: The year in Pictures.”

Call it protest art Christmas-style. This new artwork now stands at the base the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue. The Black figure tops …

Published on December 17, 2020

Children enjoy a splash in the city's Fairmount Pool in the East End. They're starting to take their final dips as the city will close all of its outdoor pools when schools reopen Tuesday.

Children enjoy a splash in the city's Fairmount Pool in the East End. They're starting to take their final dips as the city will close …

Published on September 8, 2014

Construction fencing surrounds the site at 2nd and Leigh streets where the 31-unit Eggleston Plaza is to rise. The land has been vacant since 2009, when the historic Eggleston Hotel was razed after it collapsed.

Construction fencing surrounds the site at 2nd and Leigh streets where the 31-unit Eggleston Plaza is to rise. The land has been vacant since 2009, …

Published on October 20, 2015

Artist Barabbas Rowland II draws a portrait of Marcus-David Peters, a 24-year-old biology teacher who was experiencing a mental crisis when he attacked and was fatally shot by a Richmond Police officer in May 2018.

Artist Barabbas Rowland II draws a portrait of Marcus-David Peters, a 24-year-old biology teacher who was experiencing a mental crisis when he attacked and was …

Published on June 11, 2020

Marasia Robertson, 4, watches as hundreds of protesters march peacefully down Franklin Street last Friday, one in a succession of civil actions taken in Richmond since the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The youngster was with family at a local restaurant when the demonstrators marched by.

Marasia Robertson, 4, watches as hundreds of protesters march peacefully down Franklin Street last Friday, one in a succession of civil actions taken in Richmond …

Published on June 11, 2020

Palm Sunday, the first day of the Holy Week and the Sunday before Easter, commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches that they set on the ground along his path, according to the Bible.

Palm Sunday, the first day of the Holy Week and the Sunday before Easter, commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into …

Published on March 28, 2024

Friends remember Darryl “DJ” Burt II at his funeral Saturday. From left, they are Fred Johnson, Antwine Jenkins, Javád Whigfall and Alex Barr. The four men were at the nightclub when he was killed in the June 12 massacre at Pulse in Orlando, Fla.

Friends remember Darryl “DJ” Burt II at his funeral Saturday. From left, they are Fred Johnson, Antwine Jenkins, Javád Whigfall and Alex Barr. The four …

Published on July 1, 2016

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to beat the heat. Angela Jackson was ready to head to the Fairmount Pool in the East End. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to …

Published on July 26, 2019

This Aug. 28 photo shows the Rev. Calvin W. Yarbrough and Rhonda Hickman, two of the Richmond Christian Center’s trustees, when they were optimistic about raising the $200,000 the church needs to emerge from bankruptcy. They and a third trustee, Raymond Partridge, now say the church is still $150,000 short.

This Aug. 28 photo shows the Rev. Calvin W. Yarbrough and Rhonda Hickman, two of the Richmond Christian Center’s trustees, when they were optimistic about …

Published on November 13, 2015

Members of the impromptu “Keep Ken Out” movement line the hallway and steps leading to the Virginia Senate gallery. Wearing stickers, like the one above, they came to the State Capitol to protest a Republican plan to seat Ken Cuccinelli on the Virginia Supreme Court. The protest and plan ended when he declined the position.

Members of the impromptu “Keep Ken Out” movement line the hallway and steps leading to the Virginia Senate gallery. Wearing stickers, like the one above, …

Published on March 11, 2016

Four-month-old Greyson White gets his first taste of voting as he accompanies his parents, Kindal and George White, when they cast ballots last Saturday at the eastern Henrico Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road. the deadline for early, in-person voting is Saturday, Oct. 31.

Four-month-old Greyson White gets his first taste of voting as he accompanies his parents, Kindal and George White, when they cast ballots last Saturday at …

Published on October 29, 2020

fence surrounds the portion of Main Street Station that once housed a retail mall. Workers are cleaning out the former train depot for a multimillion-dollar renovation. When finished in 2016, Main Street Station will have glass walls, a timber roof, bike rentals and a tourist welcome center. This view is from Ambler and East Franklin streets.

fence surrounds the portion of Main Street Station that once housed a retail mall. Workers are cleaning out the former train depot for a multimillion-dollar …

Published on October 13, 2014

Here, try this // Harmony Cree, 6, feeds a hungry goat Wednesday at Maymont as Briel Johnson, 2, and Disten Epps, 3, follow behind with their animal feed. Children and their families are enjoying the park in the West End as the weather warms. Maymont is expected to be filled this weekend when it will host the annual Dominion Family Easter. Story, B4.

Here, try this // Harmony Cree, 6, feeds a hungry goat Wednesday at Maymont as Briel Johnson, 2, and Disten Epps, 3, follow behind with …

Published on March 25, 2016

A University of Virginia student expresses her disgust at State Police who blocked off part of the Charlottesville campus in August in anticipation of protesters on the first anniversary of the 2017 white supremacist rally in the city in which one woman was killed and dozens of others were injured when a neo-Confederate drove his car into a crowd of counterprotesters.

A University of Virginia student expresses her disgust at State Police who blocked off part of the Charlottesville campus in August in anticipation of protesters …

Published on December 30, 2018