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

A hovering moon in the West End

Published on February 4, 2021

Harmony Johnson, 3, left, and her cousin, 6-year-old London Johnson, have lunch last Friday in Forest Hill Park on South Side. They were enjoying the …

Published on May 21, 2020

First quarter moon

Published on March 6, 2020

Caroline Johnson peruses art for sale by one of the many vendors and merchants at the 31st Annual 2nd Street Festival. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on October 11, 2019

Huguenot High School alumnus Olajuwan Johnson goes up to the rim to score against Thomas Jefferson High School alumni during the championship game in last …

Published on August 9, 2019

Learning the ropes/ Many youngsters dream of being firefighters when they grow up. Ralph Lee Harris III got to live out the dream during Richmond …

Published on June 21, 2019

People from many different faiths and backgrounds participate in an interfaith Passover “Justice Seder” Monday evening, using the Exodus story and Passover rituals to shine …

Published on April 26, 2019

Afroecology at ICA/ The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth …

Published on February 15, 2019

Afroecology at ICA - The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia …

Published on February 15, 2019

Stew fest: With the temperatures dropping last weekend, it was the perfect time for a cup of warm Brunswick stew. Bobby Johnson Sr., left, his …

Published on November 3, 2018

Stew fest: With the temperatures dropping last weekend, it was the perfect time for a cup of warm Brunswick stew. Bobby Johnson Sr., left, his …

Published on November 3, 2018

Anita Johnson reads the plaque at an obelisk erected in memory of the African-Americans buried on the site near Broad and 15th Street. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond …

Published on October 18, 2018

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

Sister Maureen Carroll, left, is seeking to rally public support to prevent the sale of a historic Powhatan property with help from volunteers like Joyce …

Published on May 13, 2016

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

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

James Johnson Jr., minister of music at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God, is launching the “Agree” campaign a year after being diagnosed with multiple …

Published on March 11, 2016

Powerhouse and record-breaker Kiana Johnson drives to the basket during a practice game at Virginia Union University.

Published on February 19, 2016

Cast members, from left, Essence Atkins, Leon and Terri J. Vaughn and playwright Je’Caryous Johnson visit the Free Press offices Monday in Downtown.

Published on October 2, 2015