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Danita Rountree Green, left, and Martha Rollins are co-CEOs of Coming Together Virginia, a local nonprofit organization that typically unites people over a meal to have difficult conversations. On Aug. 27, 2022 the women led Richmond-area residents on a Unity Walk to commemorate the 59th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s, “I Have a Dream” speech.

Danita Rountree Green, left, and Martha Rollins are co-CEOs of Coming Together Virginia, a local nonprofit organization that typically unites people over a meal to …

Published on March 14, 2024

Virginia Union University’s president, Dr. Hakim J. Lucas places an honorary doctoral hood over the head of Dr. John W. Kinney in conferring his honorary doctor of divinity degree for the impact he has had on theological education at VUU for more than 35 years. Assisting with the hooding ceremony Saturday is Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson VUU board president.

Virginia Union University’s president, Dr. Hakim J. Lucas places an honorary doctoral hood over the head of Dr. John W. Kinney in conferring his honorary …

Published on May 18, 2023

After delivering the introduction, Eric Branch turns the podium over to Gov. Terry McAuliffe for the announcement that 13,000 people once again will be able to vote. Location: The Virginia Civil Rights Memorial on Capitol Square in Downtown. The governor restored Mr. Branch’s voting rights last year. A Chesterfield County resident who once served time for breaking-and-entering, Mr. Branch now owns and operates a lawn care service.

After delivering the introduction, Eric Branch turns the podium over to Gov. Terry McAuliffe for the announcement that 13,000 people once again will be able …

Published on August 26, 2016

Former President Barack Obama energizes the crowd during a campaign appearance in Richmond with Virginia’s Democratic ticket candidates, from left, Justin Fairfax, lieutenant governor; Mark Herring, attorney general; and Ralph S. Northam, governor. Right, Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown in the Trojans’ nail-biting 40-39 victory over Virginia Union University on Nov. 4.

Former President Barack Obama energizes the crowd during a campaign appearance in Richmond with Virginia’s Democratic ticket candidates, from left, Justin Fairfax, lieutenant governor; Mark …

Published on December 31, 2017

Beating the heat Sweltering temperatures that reached nearly 100 degrees this week were enough to convince Donovan Walker to cool off by jumping into the Hotchkiss Pool at 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd. in North Side. Periods of heavy rain brought some brief relief, but it didn’t last long. Weather forecasters predict slightly lower temperatures over the next few days. Highs are expected in the mid- to upper 80s with scattered thunderstorms.

Beating the heat Sweltering temperatures that reached nearly 100 degrees this week were enough to convince Donovan Walker to cool off by jumping into the …

Published on August 19, 2016

Mary Atkins, 73, takes her argument to stop the hate directly to the group of about 15 neo-Confederates, several carrying military-style weapons, who staged a rally Sunday to call for keeping the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis on Monument Avenue. Counterprotesters, who want the statues honoring Confederates to be removed, arrived early and took over the space directly at the foot of the monument.

Mary Atkins, 73, takes her argument to stop the hate directly to the group of about 15 neo-Confederates, several carrying military-style weapons, who staged a …

Published on August 23, 2018

Workers are busy readying the Stuart C. Siegel Center at Virginia Commonwealth University for the start of basketball season, with a free preview of the men’s team 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the annual Black & Gold Game. The arena will be enhanced with four new luxury suites, a new scoreboard over center court, installation of a new sound system and new branding marks for VCU and the Atlantic 10 conference. The center’s seating capacity will remain about 7,700.

Workers are busy readying the Stuart C. Siegel Center at Virginia Commonwealth University for the start of basketball season, with a free preview of the …

Published on November 3, 2014

Hundreds of volunteers — and a few goats — responded last Saturday to a call to help spruce up historic, but long neglected, East End and Evergreen cemeteries where an estimated 17,000 African-Americans have been buried since the 1890s. Right, Tonya Jefferson snips uncontrolled vines that have taken over many of the gravesites where the likes of businesswoman and civic activist Maggie L. Walker and crusading newspaper editor and banker John Mitchell Jr. are interred.

Hundreds of volunteers — and a few goats — responded last Saturday to a call to help spruce up historic, but long neglected, East End …

Published on March 17, 2017

After marking his ballot, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Richmond heads to the machine to cast his vote at Precinct 203 inside The Hermitage Richmond continuing care retirement community on Westwood Avenue in North Side. He and has wife, Anne Holton, have voted at the precinct for the last 28 years. The Democrat easily won re-election over GOP challenger Corey Stewart.

After marking his ballot, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Richmond heads to the machine to cast his vote at Precinct 203 inside The Hermitage Richmond …

Published on November 11, 2018

Easter on Parade: Six-month-old Maryiah Tims looks over the shoulder of her aunt, Zaire Tims, during Sunday’s Easter on Parade event along Monument Avenue. Like Maryiah, hundreds of people dressed in holiday finery and bonnets for the annual free event. The future of Easter on Parade is up in the air as sponsor Venture Richmond backs out. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Easter on Parade: Six-month-old Maryiah Tims looks over the shoulder of her aunt, Zaire Tims, during Sunday’s Easter on Parade event along Monument Avenue. Like …

Published on April 26, 2019

A “Black Lives Matter” banner hangs in October on the wall in front of a Monument Avenue residence near Allen Avenue, the epicenter of protests over racial injustice and police brutality since May. Signs like this one and logos with BLM have become commonplace on businesses and other buildings in and near Downtown and the Lee monument following an early spate of damage. The signs often were posted as a signal to spare the place from any damage.

A “Black Lives Matter” banner hangs in October on the wall in front of a Monument Avenue residence near Allen Avenue, the epicenter of protests …

Published on January 7, 2021

Crowd Pleaser/There's nothing like fireworks to draw a crowd. More than 9,000 people packed. The Diamond last Saturday during the Richmond Flying Squirrels' Fourth of July weekend home stand against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Ponies of New York. After the Squirrels' 2-1 win over the Rumble Ponies Saturday night, the celebration continued with a colorful fireworks display that was visible far outside the stadium.

Crowd Pleaser/There's nothing like fireworks to draw a crowd. More than 9,000 people packed. The Diamond last Saturday during the Richmond Flying Squirrels' Fourth of …

Published on July 8, 2021

Crowd Pleaser/There's nothing like fireworks to draw a crowd. More than 9,000 people packed. The Diamond last Saturday during the Richmond Flying Squirrels' Fourth of July weekend home stand against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Ponies of New York. After the Squirrels' 2-1 win over the Rumble Ponies Saturday night, the celebration continued with a colorful fireworks display that was visible far outside the stadium.

Crowd Pleaser/There's nothing like fireworks to draw a crowd. More than 9,000 people packed. The Diamond last Saturday during the Richmond Flying Squirrels' Fourth of …

Published on July 8, 2021

Crowd Pleaser/There's nothing like fireworks to draw a crowd. More than 9,000 people packed. The Diamond last Saturday during the Richmond Flying Squirrels' Fourth of July weekend home stand against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Ponies of New York. After the Squirrels' 2-1 win over the Rumble Ponies Saturday night, the celebration continued with a colorful fireworks display that was visible far outside the stadium.

Crowd Pleaser/There's nothing like fireworks to draw a crowd. More than 9,000 people packed. The Diamond last Saturday during the Richmond Flying Squirrels' Fourth of …

Published on July 8, 2021

Crowd Pleaser/There's nothing like fireworks to draw a crowd. More than 9,000 people packed. The Diamond last Saturday during the Richmond Flying Squirrels' Fourth of July weekend home stand against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Ponies of New York. After the Squirrels' 2-1 win over the Rumble Ponies Saturday night, the celebration continued with a colorful fireworks display that was visible far outside the stadium.

Crowd Pleaser/There's nothing like fireworks to draw a crowd. More than 9,000 people packed. The Diamond last Saturday during the Richmond Flying Squirrels' Fourth of …

Published on July 8, 2021

Veterinary assistant Hannah Heretick holds Jerome-the-Cat, who received a checkup and immunizations during the clinic while his foster mother, Dee Thomas, background, watches. Ms. Thomas said the cat showed up at her home two days before Thanksgiving. Her family, which has been caring for the cat since then, wanted him to have a well- ness check before being turned over to his new family.

Veterinary assistant Hannah Heretick holds Jerome-the-Cat, who received a checkup and immunizations during the clinic while his foster mother, Dee Thomas, background, watches. Ms. Thomas …

Published on December 17, 2020

Additional upgrades are taking place in Byrd Park’s Reservoir, which was built in 1897 and has served residents of Richmond and surrounding counties since then. The reservoir operates as two finished water tanks. Upgrades and maintenance have occurred over the years to ensure peak operating capacity. Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities is making improvements to the distribution system’s reliability and to increase the operational flexibility of facilities associated with the reservoir. This tank rehabilitation project will be completed in two phases.

Additional upgrades are taking place in Byrd Park’s Reservoir, which was built in 1897 and has served residents of Richmond and surrounding counties since then. …

Published on May 26, 2022

Mortician Shawn Troy stands at the grave of his father, William Penn Troy Sr., at Hillcrest Cemetery outside Mullins, S.C., on Sunday, May 23, 2021. The elder Troy, who developed the cemetery, died of COVID-19 in August 2020, one of many Black funeral directors to succumb to the pandemic. “I don’t think I’ll ever get over it,” he said. “But I’ll get through it.”

Mortician Shawn Troy stands at the grave of his father, William Penn Troy Sr., at Hillcrest Cemetery outside Mullins, S.C., on Sunday, May 23, 2021. …

Published on September 16, 2021

Constance Guthrie, who is 74, sits in a hospital-style bed propped up by a pillow. Her daughter, Jessica Guthrie, stands next to the bed, smiling. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at age 66. About 14% of Black people in America over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s, compared with 10% of white people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disparity is likely even more, because many Black people aren’t correctly diagnosed.

Constance Guthrie, who is 74, sits in a hospital-style bed propped up by a pillow. Her daughter, Jessica Guthrie, stands next to the bed, smiling. …

Published on July 13, 2023

An Eventbrite announcement for the “I AM HERE” healing circle read: “May the many lives that our city has lost from this tragic shooting and throughout our city over the years from Monroe Park to Mosby Court inspire all of us as a city and society to do the spiritual, societal, and yes systemic homework that have been divinely assigned to each of us in this moment in order to graduate from this cycle of violence in our city and beloved community.”

An Eventbrite announcement for the “I AM HERE” healing circle read: “May the many lives that our city has lost from this tragic shooting and …

Published on July 13, 2023