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Pamela K. El, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Basketball Association, regales and inspires Virginia Commonwealth University graduates and their families during commencement exercises last Saturday. Ms. El, a VCU alumna, graduated in 1983. She also received an honorary degree during the ceremony at the Richmond Coliseum in Downtown. More than 5,000 students earned degrees.

Pamela K. El, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Basketball Association, regales and inspires Virginia Commonwealth University graduates and their families …

Published on May 20, 2016

Eighth-graders at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School participate in the kick off of the new mentoring program with leaders Angela Patton, chief executive officer of Girls for a Change, second from right; Anna Gage, Girl Action Team coordinator, third from right; and Virginia Commonwealth University intern Tiffany Fox, fourth from right.

Eighth-graders at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School participate in the kick off of the new mentoring program with leaders Angela Patton, chief executive officer …

Published on October 25, 2019

Alex Nyerges, left, director and chief executive officer of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, talks about the proposal of Gov. Ralph S. Northam, right, to pump $25 million into transforming historical sites, including $11 million to reimagine Monument Avenue. Under the plan, unveiled last Friday outside the museum, the VMFA would lead the public effort to redesign it.

Alex Nyerges, left, director and chief executive officer of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, talks about the proposal of Gov. Ralph S. Northam, right, …

Published on December 17, 2020

Top left, Gwen Hurt, founder and chief executive officer of Shoe Crazy Wine in Shockoe Bottom, shows off some of her company’s special blends at the company warehouse in Petersburg. Top right, Dr. Derik E. Jones, pastor of First Baptist Church of South Richmond, stands outside the church’s newest campus on Ironbridge Road in Chesterfield.

Top left, Gwen Hurt, founder and chief executive officer of Shoe Crazy Wine in Shockoe Bottom, shows off some of her company’s special blends at …

Published on April 7, 2022

Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities and Virginia Caucus of Rank- and-File Educators gathered for a prayer vigil on Aug. 29 at City Hall to call attention to Richmond’s gun violence. Steven B. Nesmith, chief executive of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, has announced a partnership with REAL LIFE to curtail gun violence and improve the lives of residents of public housing.

Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities and Virginia Caucus of Rank- and-File Educators gathered for a prayer vigil on Aug. 29 at City Hall to …

Published on September 21, 2023

Richmond schools Superintendent Jason Kamras addresses the marchers from the steps of the State Capitol last Saturday. Among those on the podium with him are, from left, Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney, who led the March for More effort, 4th District Congressman A. Donald McEachin and Shadae Thomas Harris, chief engagement officer for Richmond Public Schools.

Richmond schools Superintendent Jason Kamras addresses the marchers from the steps of the State Capitol last Saturday. Among those on the podium with him are, …

Published on December 14, 2018

Honoring the Richmond 34- Later last Friday, Richmond 34 members head to the John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown, right, where several members had their arrest records from 59 years ago expunged in a hearing before Chief Judge Joi Jeter Taylor in Richmond Circuit Court. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Honoring the Richmond 34- Later last Friday, Richmond 34 members head to the John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown, right, where several members had their …

Published on March 1, 2019

Daily Planet board chair Elizabeth Roark, left, is presented a General Assembly resolution recognizing the Daily Planet’s 50 years of service to people in Central Virginia from state Sen. Jennifer McClellan of Richmond. Beth Merchant, chief executive officer of the Daily Planet, right, also participated in the presentation held Aug. 7 at the organization’s West Grace Street headquarters.

Daily Planet board chair Elizabeth Roark, left, is presented a General Assembly resolution recognizing the Daily Planet’s 50 years of service to people in Central …

Published on September 20, 2019

New sheriff in office // Antionette V. Irving is Richmond’s new sheriff. She took office Jan. 1, but was sworn in early in preparing to replace former Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. Judge C.N. Jenkins Jr., chief judge of the Richmond Circuit Court, administers the oath of office to Sheriff Irving on Dec. 8 as her mother, Shirley, holds the Bible. Location: John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown.

New sheriff in office // Antionette V. Irving is Richmond’s new sheriff. She took office Jan. 1, but was sworn in early in preparing to …

Published on January 13, 2018

The late Richmond native and tennis great Arthur Ashe Jr. is remembered and honored with jerseys bearing his name during the All-Star Game at the baseball stadium located on Richmond’s Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Showing the jerseys to the crowd are, from left, Ben Rothrock, the Squirrels’ general manager; team mascots Nutzy and Nutasha; and Todd “Parney” Parnell, the Squirrels’ vice president and chief operating officer.

The late Richmond native and tennis great Arthur Ashe Jr. is remembered and honored with jerseys bearing his name during the All-Star Game at the …

Published on July 19, 2019

City leaders and community members take part in a “Push In” ceremony to put a new fire engine in service at Fire Station 16. Location: 3901 Cham- berlayne Ave. Among the participants at the Oct. 9 event are Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Richmond Fire Chief Melvin Carter. Four other stations around the city also are planning similar ceremonies when their new trucks arrive.

City leaders and community members take part in a “Push In” ceremony to put a new fire engine in service at Fire Station 16. Location: …

Published on October 15, 2020

Mayor Levar M. Stoney, front center, talks with special guests at a ceremony Oct. 9 in Richmond City Council Chambers proclaiming Monday, Oct. 12, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the city. This is the second year the city has honored the day, which was formerly dedicated to Christopher Columbus, who many view as exploiting indigenous people. In June, a statue of Columbus was pulled down from its perch in Byrd Park by protesters and dragged into Fountain Lake. The city now has the statue in storage. Guests at the ceremony are, from left, Keith Anderson of Portsmouth and Chief Samuel Bass of Suffolk, both of the Nansemond Indian Nation; Reggie Tupponce Jr. of Glen Allen, administrator of the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe; Shereen Waterlily of Richmond, a representative of the Mattaponi Tribe; Dr. Denise L. Walters of Henrico, a member of the Nottoway Tribe Council; and Pamunkey Chief Robert Gray of King William County. Monday also was proclaimed Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Virginia for the first time. In a statement, Gov. Northam said the state and the nation “too often failed to live up to our commitments with those who were the first stewards of the lands we now call Virginia — and they have suffered historic injustices as a result. “Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the resilience of our tribal communities and promotes reconciliation, healing, and continued friendship with Virginia’s Indian tribes,” the statement continued. “In making this proclamation, we pay tribute to the culture, history, and many contributions of Virginia Indians and recommit to cultivating strong government-to-government partnerships that are grounded in mutual trust and respect.” Virginia is home to 11 state-recognized Indian tribes, seven of which also are federally recognized.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney, front center, talks with special guests at a ceremony Oct. 9 in Richmond City Council Chambers proclaiming Monday, Oct. 12, as …

Published on October 15, 2020

Andrew C. Florance, founder and chief executive officer of CoStar Group, tells graduates about how his life changed from adversity to success during Virginia Commonwealth University’s commencement last Saturday. Nearly 5,000 students earned degrees from VCU. Commencement exercises were held for the first time at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Downtown because the Richmond Coliseum is closed.

Andrew C. Florance, founder and chief executive officer of CoStar Group, tells graduates about how his life changed from adversity to success during Virginia Commonwealth …

Published on May 18, 2019

Andrew C. Florance, founder and chief executive officer of CoStar Group, tells graduates about how his life changed from adversity to success during Virginia Commonwealth University’s commencement last Saturday. Nearly 5,000 students earned degrees from VCU. Commencement exercises were held for the first time at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Downtown because the Richmond Coliseum is closed.

Andrew C. Florance, founder and chief executive officer of CoStar Group, tells graduates about how his life changed from adversity to success during Virginia Commonwealth …

Published on May 18, 2019

According to the regional Girl Scouts organization, the cookie program teaches youth members key life skills as they raise money to support the operation and programming that serves 12,000 children and teens in 36 cities and counties. “When you buy cookies, you are helping to power beneficial experiences for girls and build the next generation of female entrepreneurs,” stated Molly T. Fuller, chief executive officer of the regional Girl Scouts group.

According to the regional Girl Scouts organization, the cookie program teaches youth members key life skills as they raise money to support the operation and …

Published on February 21, 2020

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson takes her constitutional oath of office as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court administered by Chief Justice John Roberts as Judge Jackson’s husband Patrick Jackson holds the Bible in a handout image provided by the U.S. Supreme Court from ceremonies held June 30 at the Supreme Court building in Washington.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson takes her constitutional oath of office as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court administered by Chief Justice John Roberts …

Published on July 7, 2022

Devon Henry, president and chief executive officer of the Newport News-based Team Henry Enterprises, hugs his mother, Freda Thornton, after the Lee statue came down on Wednesday. Mr. Henry’s company was responsible for the removal and disassembly of the statue for storage in an undisclosed secure location. He faced death threats after his company’s role in removing Richmond’s other Confederate statues in July 2020 was made public.

Devon Henry, president and chief executive officer of the Newport News-based Team Henry Enterprises, hugs his mother, Freda Thornton, after the Lee statue came down …

Published on September 9, 2021

The Old Dominion Bar Association’s annual conference opened last Thursday with a special session of the Supreme Court of Virginia, where the African-American justices who have served on the state’s highest court were recognized. The honorees, left to right, retired Justice John Charles Thomas, Linda G. Hassell, widow of the late Chief Justice Leroy R. Hassell Sr., Justice Cleo E. Powell, and Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn.

The Old Dominion Bar Association’s annual conference opened last Thursday with a special session of the Supreme Court of Virginia, where the African-American justices who …

Published on June 5, 2015

In Alicia Rasin’s memory // Delivering turkeys and other Thanksgiving fixings, warm hugs and big smiles, Mayor Dwight C. Jones, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr., police officers, area ministers and community leaders this week carried on the holiday tradition of giving to families started by the late Alicia Rasin, the city’s “Ambassador of Compassion.” Ms. Rasin, who helped families of homicide victims and others, succumbed to heart failure in early October.

In Alicia Rasin’s memory // Delivering turkeys and other Thanksgiving fixings, warm hugs and big smiles, Mayor Dwight C. Jones, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, …

Published on November 25, 2015

He’s officially on duty // Melvin D. Carter takes the oath of office Monday as the 21st chief of the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services. His mother proudly holds the Bible as the 54-year-old Richmond native takes the oath of office in the City Council Chamber with Mayor Levar M. Stoney nearby.

He’s officially on duty // Melvin D. Carter takes the oath of office Monday as the 21st chief of the Richmond Department of Fire and …

Published on July 14, 2017