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Sheila Johnson poses with culinary experts Dr. Jessica B. Harris and Kwame Onwuachi during this year’s “Kwame Onwuachi Presents The Family Reunion” Aug. 17-20. Right: Performers including Juvenile and Joe turned up for this year’s family reunion to the delight of partiers of all ages.

Sheila Johnson poses with culinary experts Dr. Jessica B. Harris and Kwame Onwuachi during this year’s “Kwame Onwuachi Presents The Family Reunion” Aug. 17-20. Right: …

Published on September 21, 2023

Jacoby Grandison was among Richmond area youngsters who attended Upon This Rock World Ministries’ Community Day Saturday at Pine Camp Cultural and Arts Center. Volunteer Sherrelle Johnson serves food made by Holy Smoke. Other activities included inspiring ministries and baptismal ceremonies.

Jacoby Grandison was among Richmond area youngsters who attended Upon This Rock World Ministries’ Community Day Saturday at Pine Camp Cultural and Arts Center. Volunteer …

Published on September 21, 2023

Cayson Marrow, 5, of Richmond is completely consumed by fresh cotton candy during the Birth in Color event, “Color Carnival” at Bryan Park as a part of the national celebration of Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17. Cayson attended the event with his mother, Curtisha Johnson and father Spencer Marrow.

Cayson Marrow, 5, of Richmond is completely consumed by fresh cotton candy during the Birth in Color event, “Color Carnival” at Bryan Park as a …

Published on April 18, 2024

Virginia Union University running back Kore Prentice-Cole, a freshman from Fayetteville, N.C., carries the ball right up the center during last Saturday’s game against Johnson C. Smith University. The Panthers defeated the Golden Bulls 43-7 on their home turf in Raleigh, N.C.

Virginia Union University running back Kore Prentice-Cole, a freshman from Fayetteville, N.C., carries the ball right up the center during last Saturday’s game against Johnson …

Published on September 30, 2021

Halim Muhammad, a 1963 graduate of Armstrong High School, waxed nostalgic about his school while Sandra Taylor and Rhonda Johnson Young, Maggie Walker, Class of 1970, held it down for the “Mighty Dragons.” Asked her thoughts about the exhibit, Ms. Taylor replied, “Awesome, awesome.”

Halim Muhammad, a 1963 graduate of Armstrong High School, waxed nostalgic about his school while Sandra Taylor and Rhonda Johnson Young, Maggie Walker, Class of …

Published on December 8, 2022

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

Rooting for Mom// Glenn Johnson and his daughters, Lena, 9, left, and Zora, 12, cheer the runners in last Saturday’s Richmond Marathon on 5th Street near the Downtown finish line. The family was waiting to spot their wife and mom, Sadeqa, and to give encouragement for the final leg of the course. Please see story on the race, more photos, Page A10.

Rooting for Mom// Glenn Johnson and his daughters, Lena, 9, left, and Zora, 12, cheer the runners in last Saturday’s Richmond Marathon on 5th Street …

Published on November 17, 2017

Gov. Terry McAuliffe, center, and his wife, First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, to his right, are flanked by former Virginia first ladies Lynda Bird Johnson Robb (in purple) and Susan Allen (in pink) as they break ground Monday for the monument in Capitol Square that will honor women’s roles in Virginia’s history for more than 400 years.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe, center, and his wife, First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, to his right, are flanked by former Virginia first ladies Lynda Bird Johnson Robb …

Published on December 8, 2017

Lee Street Baptist Church traces its roots to 1865, when newly freed enslaved people organized the Anglo African Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Henry Johnson served as pastor from 1890 to 1932. Later renamed Lee Street Baptist Church, the congregation moved to its current location on West Mary Street in 1966.

Lee Street Baptist Church traces its roots to 1865, when newly freed enslaved people organized the Anglo African Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Henry Johnson …

Published on November 11, 2021

Celebrating Alfred Street Baptist Church’s $1 million donation, from left, Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture; the Rev. Howard-John Wesley, church pastor; Pat Johnson, chair of the church deacon board; and James L. McNeil, chairman of the church’s board of trustees.

Celebrating Alfred Street Baptist Church’s $1 million donation, from left, Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture; …

Published on January 1, 2016

Making a move/Denzel Johnson, 14, a student at CodeRVA Regional High School, makes a bold move during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament last Friday at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. The pilot program drew area youngsters to classes and competition sponsored by the Bernice E. Travers Foundation. (photo by Clement Britt)

Making a move/Denzel Johnson, 14, a student at CodeRVA Regional High School, makes a bold move during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament last Friday …

Published on September 2, 2021

Alajah Johnson, front, holds her nose while she is baptized by David Lowe, and Kijah Powers gets ready for her baptism with Spencer Spinner. The two were among 29 people baptized last Saturday during the Jehovah’s Witnesses convention at the Richmond Coliseum in Downtown. It was the first of a series of three-day weekend conventions by the denomination. The series concludes Aug. 4 through 6.

Alajah Johnson, front, holds her nose while she is baptized by David Lowe, and Kijah Powers gets ready for her baptism with Spencer Spinner. The …

Published on June 30, 2017

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

Virginia First Lady Pam Northam, laden with a bag full of show-and-tell items, settles in to read “When Spring Comes” to kindergartners at Overby-Sheppard Elementary School in Highland Park on Monday during the annual Read Across America Day. She is helped by Jahmir Johnson, who dons bumble bee wings and antennae to illustrate signs of the coming spring.

Virginia First Lady Pam Northam, laden with a bag full of show-and-tell items, settles in to read “When Spring Comes” to kindergartners at Overby-Sheppard Elementary …

Published on March 6, 2020

Katherine G. Johnson, whose pioneering 33-year career with NASA impacted the space program from the first manned space flight in 1961 to the early years of the Space Shuttle program in the 1980s, receives high praise and recognition as the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton names the computational research facility in her honor in September 2017.

Katherine G. Johnson, whose pioneering 33-year career with NASA impacted the space program from the first manned space flight in 1961 to the early years …

Published on February 28, 2020

Kenneth Henderson II, 4, left, and Zachary Watters, 3, lend their voices to a rally for more state funding for teachers and public education on Monday at the bell Tower at Capitol Square in Downtown. The youngsters were attending the “Fund Our Future” rally with their mothers, Anasa Johnson and Ashleigh Watters, who are teachers with Richmond Public Schools and Petersburg Public Schools, respectively.

Kenneth Henderson II, 4, left, and Zachary Watters, 3, lend their voices to a rally for more state funding for teachers and public education on …

Published on January 31, 2020

Kenneth Henderson II, 4, left, and Zachary Watters, 3, lend their voices to a rally for more state funding for teachers and public education on Monday at the bell Tower at Capitol Square in Downtown. The youngsters were attending the “Fund Our Future” rally with their mothers, Anasa Johnson and Ashleigh Watters, who are teachers with Richmond Public Schools and Petersburg Public Schools, respectively.

Kenneth Henderson II, 4, left, and Zachary Watters, 3, lend their voices to a rally for more state funding for teachers and public education on …

Published on January 31, 2020

Salamander founder and CEO Sheila C. Johnson, center, enjoys after-lunch conversation with Alexander Bernard Smalls, the James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur and author, and with Virginia Ali, chef and founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington. Mrs. Ali, who started her business in 1958 with her late husband, Ben, grew up in Tappahannock and attended Virginia Union University.

Salamander founder and CEO Sheila C. Johnson, center, enjoys after-lunch conversation with Alexander Bernard Smalls, the James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur and author, and with …

Published on September 1, 2022

“Wakanda Weekend” organizers include, from left, standing: Left to right, Connie McGowan, owner/ photographer, House of Photography by Connie & Co.; Toni Blue Washington, owner, The Blue Print, LLC. Seated, from left: Marchelle Roane, owner, My Twisted Wrist; George ‘Brak’ Braxton, owner, EpiQ Holdings LLC; Renee Johnson, owner, The PenStops Here LLC.

“Wakanda Weekend” organizers include, from left, standing: Left to right, Connie McGowan, owner/ photographer, House of Photography by Connie & Co.; Toni Blue Washington, owner, …

Published on November 10, 2022

The nonprofit Bright Minds, founded by Richmonders Bernice Travers and Fleming Samuels, seeks to spread interest in the game among city youths by offering free lessons. Other tournament winners include: 2nd Place – Denzel Johnson 3rd Place – Ptah Ahmed 4th Place – Nafiysi Harper 5th Place – Richardson Armstead Most Improved Beginner – Alnisa Scott

The nonprofit Bright Minds, founded by Richmonders Bernice Travers and Fleming Samuels, seeks to spread interest in the game among city youths by offering free …

Published on February 16, 2023