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Indiana players from Richmond, Curtis ‘Cujo’ Jones and, left, Robert Johnson Jr.

Indiana players from Richmond, Curtis ‘Cujo’ Jones and, left, Robert Johnson Jr.

Published on January 6, 2017

Rendering by Kendall/Heaton Associates Changing the skyline Work began Monday on this 20-story, sail-shaped office tower that Dominion Resources is constructing in Downtown. The building, which is expected to have 1,000 employees and four floors of parking underground, is to open in 2019 in the block bounded by Cary, 6th, 7th and Canal streets. Dominion and the builders, Hourigan Construction Inc. of Richmond and Clayco Corp. of St. Louis, are promising that minority firms will play a significant role in the development. Dominion has hired Kenneth Johnson of the marketing and public relations firm Johnson Inc. as a diversity consultant. Dominion has yet to release the cost for the building, but it is projected to be around $100 million.

Rendering by Kendall/Heaton Associates Changing the skyline Work began Monday on this 20-story, sail-shaped office tower that Dominion Resources is constructing in Downtown. The building, …

Published on December 16, 2016

Chris Thaxton, right, escorts his parents, Karlos and Angela “Angie” Johnson, center, and sister, Taylor, onto the field during the Springers’ Senior Night ceremony Nov. 4. Mrs. Johnson, a longtime athletic booster, succumbed to bladder cancer just days later on Nov. 12. She was 45.

Chris Thaxton, right, escorts his parents, Karlos and Angela “Angie” Johnson, center, and sister, Taylor, onto the field during the Springers’ Senior Night ceremony Nov. …

Published on December 16, 2016

Senior Chris Thaxton, the Highland Springs High School wide receiver who scored the winning touchdown giving the Springers the state football title, stands Wednesday amid banners of the championship team members showcased outside the Henrico County school. Below, the football helmet worn by Thaxton is adorned with a purple ribbon, angel wings and the insignia “AngieStrong,” honoring his mother and team booster, Angela “Angie” Johnson.

Senior Chris Thaxton, the Highland Springs High School wide receiver who scored the winning touchdown giving the Springers the state football title, stands Wednesday amid …

Published on December 16, 2016

From left, Yvonne Brandon, president of the Commonwealth Chapter of The Links Inc.; speaker Rosalyn M. Brock, chair of the national NAACP Board of Directors; Claudia Wall, event chair; and Virginia Union University Acting President Joseph F. Johnson take a moment at The Links chapter’s 9th Biennial Green and White Luncheon held Nov. 19 at a Downtown hotel.

From left, Yvonne Brandon, president of the Commonwealth Chapter of The Links Inc.; speaker Rosalyn M. Brock, chair of the national NAACP Board of Directors; …

Published on December 10, 2016

A pre-Thanksgiving blessing // Thanksgiving arrived early when the Richmond Christian Center extended “A Thanksgiving Meal” to the less fortunate in the community last Saturday. The pre- Thanksgiving event featured all the delicious dishes of the season, with volunteers from the South Richmond church serving their guests. From left, servers Rose Austin, Benita Johnson, Sharon Owen, the Rev. Shawn Scott and Mary Scott offer helpings to Gregory Stallworth.

A pre-Thanksgiving blessing // Thanksgiving arrived early when the Richmond Christian Center extended “A Thanksgiving Meal” to the less fortunate in the community last Saturday. …

Published on November 24, 2016

Felicia Johnson’s busy schedule just got busier. The veteran Virginia Union University administrator has been selected to represent the CIAA on the NCAA Division II Management Council.

Felicia Johnson’s busy schedule just got busier. The veteran Virginia Union University administrator has been selected to represent the CIAA on the NCAA Division II …

Published on November 19, 2016

Travis Johnson

Travis Johnson

Published on November 19, 2016

Mr. Johnson

Mr. Johnson

Published on November 18, 2016

Celebrating artists // The show features art from members of the Black American Art Association of Richmond, a new art collective. Scores of people attended the two-hour opening reception with the 13 artist-members of BAAAR. Bernie Johnson, left, admires a painting during the opening. The exhibit features two pieces from each artist — one work from early in his or her career and a current piece, according to Mr. Browne.

Celebrating artists // The show features art from members of the Black American Art Association of Richmond, a new art collective. Scores of people attended …

Published on November 4, 2016

Luis Nieves, Coach Johnson

Luis Nieves, Coach Johnson

Published on October 30, 2016

Links host history makers at VUU // Members of the James River Valley Chapter of The Links Inc. pose with their distinguished guests, seated from left, Kym Grinnage, vice president and general manager of WWBT/NBC12; Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, founding dean of the Morehouse School of Medicine and a former U.S. secretary of health and human services under President George H.W. Bush; former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, the nation’s first African-American elected governor; and Dr. Joseph F. Johnson, acting president of Virginia Union University. The women’s service organization hosted a community forum Oct. 10 at VUU featuring Dr. Sullivan and Gov. Wilder. The two talked about their latest books, with 200 copies purchased and donated for distribution to local high school and college students.

Links host history makers at VUU // Members of the James River Valley Chapter of The Links Inc. pose with their distinguished guests, seated from …

Published on October 22, 2016

Delegate Delores L. McQuinn, chair of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission, addresses the audience at Monday’s development ceremony at the Lumpkin’s Jail site in Shockoe Bottom. Among those joining her on the stage were Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones, Gov. Terry McAuliffe, former Gov. Bob McDonnell, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, City Council President Michelle Mosby and Dr. Joseph F. Johnson, interim president of Virginia Union University.

Delegate Delores L. McQuinn, chair of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission, addresses the audience at Monday’s development ceremony at the Lumpkin’s Jail site in Shockoe …

Published on October 13, 2016

Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 35 at Ebenezer Baptist Church receiving the Bronze Award are, from left, McKenzie Johnson, Wramsey Norris, Kameelah Hagues, Mycah McDowney, Kayden Jones and Aliciya Simmons.

Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 35 at Ebenezer Baptist Church receiving the Bronze Award are, from left, McKenzie Johnson, Wramsey Norris, Kameelah Hagues, Mycah McDowney, …

Published on September 30, 2016

Mr. Johnson

Mr. Johnson

Published on September 9, 2016

From left, Lesley McSpadden, mother of Michael Brown; Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner; Wanda Johnson, mother of Oscar Grant; and Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, pose Aug. 28 at the MTV Video Music Awards, where they were guests of Beyoncé at the glitzy ceremony. 

From left, Lesley McSpadden, mother of Michael Brown; Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner; Wanda Johnson, mother of Oscar Grant; and Sybrina Fulton, mother of …

Published on September 2, 2016

Freshman Selina Sykes of Baltimore, center, receives a helping hand from her grandmother, Albertha Sykes, and her dad, Lee Sykes, as she moves into Virginia Commonwealth University’s Johnson Hall last Saturday. Parents, relatives and friends formed the line of movers at the West Franklin Street residence hall.

Freshman Selina Sykes of Baltimore, center, receives a helping hand from her grandmother, Albertha Sykes, and her dad, Lee Sykes, as she moves into Virginia …

Published on August 26, 2016

From left, artist S. Ross Browne, Afrikana Film Festival founder Enjoli Moon, Feast RVA co-founder Josh Epperson and Untold RVA founder Free Egunfemi react to one of the stories during last Saturday’s storytelling event at the Hippodrome Theater in Jackson Ward.

From left, artist S. Ross Browne, Afrikana Film Festival founder Enjoli Moon, Feast RVA co-founder Josh Epperson and Untold RVA founder Free Egunfemi react to …

Published on July 15, 2016

Inaugural VIA Hall of Fame class // Numerous athletes and coaches, including several with Richmond area ties, were among those inducted into the Virginia Interscholastic Association (VIA) Hall of Fame’s inaugural class. Under the leadership of VIA Heritage Association Chair- man Jimmy Hollins, the ceremony, held June 20, drew a full house at a Charlottesville hotel. The VIA served as the organizing body for Virginia’s public schools serving black students during segregation, from 1954 to 1969. Pictured here are Hall of Fame inductees or their rep- resentatives. They are, front row, left to right: Thaddeus Madden Jr., Lauren Puryear, Dennis Harvey, Louvenia Johnson, Loucious Edwards, the Rev. Jean R. Casey, Su- zette Quarles, Kim Lennon, Betty Jones, Dr. Vivian Pinn and Fannie Harris. Middle row, left to right: James Hayes, Ernest Shaw, Milton Jacox, Walter Bowser, Donald Ross, Roger Hailstork, George Lancaster and Ian Jefferson. Back row, left to right: Joseph Buggs, Raymond Pollard, Bryant Stith, Arthur Gardener Jr., Earl Lloyd Jr., William Lawson III and Charles Stukes.

Inaugural VIA Hall of Fame class // Numerous athletes and coaches, including several with Richmond area ties, were among those inducted into the Virginia Interscholastic …

Published on July 8, 2016

Senior Judge Damon J. Keith, seated left, of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Detroit hosts his annual Independence Day picnic in Hanover County, where he honored Judge Roger Gregory, seated second from right, named the new chief judge of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond. With them, standing from left, are U.S. District Judge Raymond A. Jackson of Norfolk and Senior U.S. District Judge Sterling Johnson Jr. of New York, and, seated from left, Elaine Jones, former president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder.

Senior Judge Damon J. Keith, seated left, of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Detroit hosts his annual Independence Day picnic in Hanover …

Published on July 8, 2016