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AUDRYA JIGGETTS, John Marshall High School, 4.2333 GPA. Attending Old Dominion University in Norfolk in the fall, where she wants to major in sports communication/ journalism. Daughter of Lakeisha Jones-Jiggetts and Derwin Jiggetts. She credits her parents for getting her where she is today. “I’ve worked on managing my time wisely and finding myself as an individual,” she said, when asked how life has changed during the pandemic. “I have gained so many opportunities to display a message to the Class of 2020 since I’m speaking at the virtual graduation.”

AUDRYA JIGGETTS, John Marshall High School, 4.2333 GPA. Attending Old Dominion University in Norfolk in the fall, where she wants to major in sports communication/ …

Published on May 28, 2020

Allysza Castile, sister of Minnesota shooting victim Philando Castile, weeps as she addresses the crowd outside the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul, Minn., on June 16, after police officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted of criminal charges in her brother’s death.

Allysza Castile, sister of Minnesota shooting victim Philando Castile, weeps as she addresses the crowd outside the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul, Minn., on …

Published on July 7, 2017

Esther Howard turns her son Levi’s moment into memories as she photographs the 3-year-old wearing the Easter creation he fashioned from streamers. The Howard family, including dad and 10-month-old sister Edin, drove down from Stafford to attend the event.

Esther Howard turns her son Levi’s moment into memories as she photographs the 3-year-old wearing the Easter creation he fashioned from streamers. The Howard family, …

Published on April 21, 2022

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

Spring-like weather this week led many people outside to enjoy the days before rain and chilly winter temperatures return. Shaya Scott, 5, perches on a bench at Swan Lake in Richmond’s byrd Park where she was enjoying the weather, the ducks and Canada geese Tuesday with her parents, Shalaya and Larry Mceachin Jr., and her sisters.

Spring-like weather this week led many people outside to enjoy the days before rain and chilly winter temperatures return. Shaya Scott, 5, perches on a …

Published on February 7, 2020

Talisha Braxton of New York, left, talks with her boyfriend, Burney Hatchett III, from within their tents set up outside the vacant Richmond Coliseum on July 11. Homeless people who had been living outside the Coliseum were moved by Richmond Police and other officials before workers began installing a fence around the Downtown venue in preparation for its demolition.

Talisha Braxton of New York, left, talks with her boyfriend, Burney Hatchett III, from within their tents set up outside the vacant Richmond Coliseum on …

Published on January 6, 2022

Walking my baby back home // Harmony Otey, 5, is met by her grandfather, Jimmy Squire, or “PaPa” as she calls him, Wednesday when the last bell rang at Carver Elementary School in Richmond’s Carver neighborhood. The youngster was excited about spending the evening with PaPa.

Walking my baby back home // Harmony Otey, 5, is met by her grandfather, Jimmy Squire, or “PaPa” as she calls him, Wednesday when the …

Published on September 22, 2017

Bye, bye birdies - Aidan Landers, 3, looks over his shoulder at the Canada geese flocking Wednesday in Fountain Lake as he leads his 2-year-old sister, Aaliyah, on a walk in Byrd Park. The siblings were on a sunny, autumn outing with their mother, Jayvonne Landers.

Bye, bye birdies - Aidan Landers, 3, looks over his shoulder at the Canada geese flocking Wednesday in Fountain Lake as he leads his 2-year-old …

Published on October 9, 2015

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

Thrill of the hunt: When it comes to an Easter egg hunt, Zalaya Shaw, 3, is a pro. Not only was the youngster good at finding the colorful treasures, she enjoyed admiring their bright colors. She took part in the 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration sponsored last weekend by Putting Communities Together Inc. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Thrill of the hunt: When it comes to an Easter egg hunt, Zalaya Shaw, 3, is a pro. Not only was the youngster good at …

Published on April 19, 2019

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Walker! Richmond area residents took time recently to remember pioneering Richmond businesswoman Maggie L. Walker in honor of what would have been her 157th birthday on July 15. While she is best known as the first Black woman to found and serve as president of a bank in the United States, she also was a civil rights and voting rights advocate, newspaper publisher, store owner and politician and all around community leader. About 30 local volunteers, including sisters Keishawna Rowe, 22, left, and Vonjanique Brown, 25, below center, used their Saturday morning on July 17 to give back by volunteering to spruce up Jackson Ward by removing litter from the sidewalks and the street. The service effort was a collaboration coordinated by the City of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community facilities.

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Walker! Richmond area residents took time recently to remember pioneering Richmond businesswoman Maggie L. Walker in honor of what would have been …

Published on July 29, 2021

Mansa Makamu, 7, pretends to zoom in a model 1960 Cadillac in his mother’s natural hair salon on 2nd Street in Jackson Ward. His mother, Ife Robinson, still comes to the shop daily to consult with clients about natural hair care over the phone. She and others in the salon business generally are not seeing clients to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Mansa Makamu, 7, pretends to zoom in a model 1960 Cadillac in his mother’s natural hair salon on 2nd Street in Jackson Ward. His mother, …

Published on April 9, 2020

Fun in a different light // Sisters Jessica Fox and Toya Obasi ride down the slide before nightfall, when the blacklights’ effects are more visible. Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy the slide, music and fun on the warm evening. A portion of the event’s proceeds are to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.

Fun in a different light // Sisters Jessica Fox and Toya Obasi ride down the slide before nightfall, when the blacklights’ effects are more visible. …

Published on June 9, 2017

Found one! // When it comes to hunting Easter eggs, Drew-Els Layne is leaving no spot unexplored. The 2-year-old hands her mother, LaTwanya Dukes, an egg she found under playground equipment last Saturday at the Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration at Blackwell Community Center. Please see more photos, B2.

Found one! // When it comes to hunting Easter eggs, Drew-Els Layne is leaving no spot unexplored. The 2-year-old hands her mother, LaTwanya Dukes, an …

Published on April 13, 2017

Makia Green stands outside her Washington home on June 12. As a Black student who was raised by a single mother, Ms. Green believes she benefited from a program that gave preference to students of color from economically disadvantaged backgrounds when she was admitted over a decade ago to the University of Rochester. As a borrower who still owes just more than $20,000 on her undergraduate student loans, she has been counting on President Biden’s promised debt relief to wipe nearly all that away. Now, both affirmative action and the student loan cancellation plan — policies that disproportionately help Black students — could soon be dismantled by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Makia Green stands outside her Washington home on June 12. As a Black student who was raised by a single mother, Ms. Green believes she …

Published on June 22, 2023

John Burnley of Richmond, below, wears a photo of his late daughter, Juanita Burnley, during the Coalition Against Violence’s 29th Annual Holiday Memorial Service to remember those who lost their lives to violence in the city. Relatives, friends and supporters mourning lost loved ones who were victims of violence at- tended the Dec. 12 ceremony held in the lobby of Richmond City Hall. Participants wrote the names of their loved ones on red ribbons that were placed around the statue, “River of Tears,” that stands situated in City Hall. Mr. Burnley’s daughter was murdered by her boyfriend in No- vember 2007, and he has annually attended the memorial started by Linda Jordan to help family members with their grief and loss through the holidays.

John Burnley of Richmond, below, wears a photo of his late daughter, Juanita Burnley, during the Coalition Against Violence’s 29th Annual Holiday Memorial Service to …

Published on December 20, 2019

Serena Williams celebrates after defeating sister Venus to win the women’s singles title at the Australian Open. Her victory boosted her total of major wins to 23, the most for any player in the Open era and just one shy of all-time major winner Margaret Court, who won 24, but 11 before 1968 when the sport went professional. Roger Federer of Switzerland, who also won this tournament, leads the men with 18 major wins.

Serena Williams celebrates after defeating sister Venus to win the women’s singles title at the Australian Open. Her victory boosted her total of major wins …

Published on February 3, 2017

Life can be a balancing act, even when you’re young and on a see-saw. On Sunday, Ava El, 6, left, plays on a see-saw with friend Tye’asjah Morris, 6, right, at the Third Avenue Tot Lot in Highland Park as her sister, Kailee El, 8, waits her turn. The youngsters were at the lot at Third Avenue and Althea Street under the watchful eye of mother Ashley El, who can be seen on the bench in the background.

Life can be a balancing act, even when you’re young and on a see-saw. On Sunday, Ava El, 6, left, plays on a see-saw with …

Published on November 27, 2019

JANELLE SAMPLE, Huguenot High School, 4.58 GPA. Attending Claflin University in Orangeburg, S.C., in the fall, where she wants to major in business administration. Daughter of Tonya Sample and Alfredo Sample. She credits her parents with getting her this far. How is her life different during the pandemic? “I’m learning new skills that will help me start my own business in the future,” she said. As for the silver lining, “I’m spending more time with my family. I am also focusing more on my future.”

JANELLE SAMPLE, Huguenot High School, 4.58 GPA. Attending Claflin University in Orangeburg, S.C., in the fall, where she wants to major in business administration. Daughter …

Published on May 28, 2020

From left, Sister Maria Gonzalo, Sister Barbara Smickel and Sister Myriam Saint-Vilus take a break from cheese making to practice a song for Palm Sunday Mass.

From left, Sister Maria Gonzalo, Sister Barbara Smickel and Sister Myriam Saint-Vilus take a break from cheese making to practice a song for Palm Sunday …

Published on May 9, 2019