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“Foundation of the World (A Dream of My Mother)” by Thornton Dial, 1994, welded steel rods, tin, rope, carpet, rope fiber, wood, burlap, enamel, spray paint and industrial sealing compound. Photo by Steve Pitkin/Pitkin Studio © Estate of Thornton Dial/Artist Rights Society

“Foundation of the World (A Dream of My Mother)” by Thornton Dial, 1994, welded steel rods, tin, rope, carpet, rope fiber, wood, burlap, enamel, spray …

Published on July 13, 2018

Taylor Ellis, 10, author of “Hair in My Brush” reviews a copy of her book about a young African-American girl who is diagnosed with alopecia.

Taylor Ellis, 10, author of “Hair in My Brush” reviews a copy of her book about a young African-American girl who is diagnosed with alopecia.

Published on July 9, 2018

Taylor Ellis, 10, author of “Hair in My Brush” reviews a copy of her book about a young African-American girl who is diagnosed with alopecia.

Taylor Ellis, 10, author of “Hair in My Brush” reviews a copy of her book about a young African-American girl who is diagnosed with alopecia.

Published on July 6, 2018

Justice walk // Colorful signs that read “Keep Kids Free” and “#PrisonsDontWork” are carried by young people of Richmond to bring awareness to the school-to-prison pipeline during last Friday’s 3rd Annual Juvenile Justice Parade in Downtown. Artists, community activists, faith leaders and formerly incarcerated individuals marched in solidarity to protest the placement of youths in lock-up instead of community-based alternatives. The parade, hosted by ART 180 and the Legal Aid Justice Center, concluded at ATLAS, ART 180’s youth gallery, 114 W. Marshall St. in Jackson Ward. The gallery is showcasing “My Reality,” a virtual reality installation created by teens affected by Richmond’s juvenile justice system.

Justice walk // Colorful signs that read “Keep Kids Free” and “#PrisonsDontWork” are carried by young people of Richmond to bring awareness to the school-to-prison …

Published on November 10, 2017

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

Cityscape // Ms. Burton, who said she suffers from chronic health issues, calls working in the garden “my therapy.” She finds peace when her hands are planting, weeding or working the soil.

Cityscape // Ms. Burton, who said she suffers from chronic health issues, calls working in the garden “my therapy.” She finds peace when her hands …

Published on August 4, 2017

George Mason University students Kayla Evans of Piscataway, N.J., and her boyfriend, Dante Coleman of Richmond, take cover under a tree in Byrd Park during brief rain showers before the fireworks.

George Mason University students Kayla Evans of Piscataway, N.J., and her boyfriend, Dante Coleman of Richmond, take cover under a tree in Byrd Park during …

Published on July 7, 2017

The bodies of the mother and daughter were found Thursday, Feb. 16, inside their home at the Oliver Crossing Apartments near Mosby Court in the East End. Police said the women were the victims of a double murder-suicide in which Walter Gaines III, Shaquenda’s 23-year-old estranged boyfriend, shot and killed them before turning the gun on himself. In addition to her sisters, Ms. Walker is survived by her two young children, who may have witnessed the fatal shootings.

The bodies of the mother and daughter were found Thursday, Feb. 16, inside their home at the Oliver Crossing Apartments near Mosby Court in the …

Published on February 24, 2017

Jeff Bourne, chair of the Richmond School Board: I appreciate the opportunity to share with all of the Richmond Free Press readers my foremost wishes for 2017. My first and foremost wish is for continued health and well-being for my wife, Anedra, my daughter, Sydney, and my son, Joseph. I also pray that I become a better husband and father in 2017. As Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” So it is my hope that, as we move through the year 2017, our city takes bold steps to enrich and improve the lives of our most precious resource — our children. Giving our young people the opportunity, tools and foundation to reach their wildest dreams is vitally important to the future of our city, our region, our Commonwealth and our country. Those are my foremost wishes for 2017 — and every year.

Jeff Bourne, chair of the Richmond School Board: I appreciate the opportunity to share with all of the Richmond Free Press readers my foremost wishes …

Published on December 30, 2016

Earl Fleming has shed 150 pounds since his diagnosis of heart failure in 2008. His face and frame, he says, are much thinner “thanks to really taking care of my body and this amazing (new) heart.”

Earl Fleming has shed 150 pounds since his diagnosis of heart failure in 2008. His face and frame, he says, are much thinner “thanks to …

Published on December 23, 2016

President Obama announcing the My Brother’s Keeper initiative on Feb. 27, 2014.

President Obama announcing the My Brother’s Keeper initiative on Feb. 27, 2014.

Published on July 8, 2016

Deborah Keith of Yorktown: “I’m thankful for my family, my faith and my health and that I got out of bed this morning. I’m also grateful that my son, who was actively doing drugs, has turned the corner on that.”

Deborah Keith of Yorktown: “I’m thankful for my family, my faith and my health and that I got out of bed this morning. I’m also …

Published on November 25, 2015

Raymond Palmer of Henrico County, attorney: “I’m thankful for my church, Oak Grove Baptist Church in King William County, and my salvation. I’m also grateful for my law practice.”

Raymond Palmer of Henrico County, attorney: “I’m thankful for my church, Oak Grove Baptist Church in King William County, and my salvation. I’m also grateful …

Published on November 25, 2015

Julie Morris of South Side: “I’m thankful for health, friends and family. I’m also thankful for my safety, particularly with so much talk about terrorists and immigrants that could mean harm to us. I think we’re very safe here in the United States. I think you’re more likely to get killed by a car than by a terrorist attack.”

Julie Morris of South Side: “I’m thankful for health, friends and family. I’m also thankful for my safety, particularly with so much talk about terrorists …

Published on November 25, 2015

Brandon Davis of Mechanicsville, an IT technician: “I’m thankful for my family, my good health and that my mind is right. And I feel that better things are coming, including the fact that I’ve started my own IT company, Elite Diamond Technologies in Hanover.”

Brandon Davis of Mechanicsville, an IT technician: “I’m thankful for my family, my good health and that my mind is right. And I feel that …

Published on November 25, 2015

Sonia Corporan of the West End, a marketing specialist: “I moved to Richmond about 10 years ago from New York. I’m thankful for my friends in Richmond that have pretty much adopted me into their families. “I’m also grateful that I have the opportunity do what I love on my job, which is write and prepare materials and produce curriculum for classes.”

Sonia Corporan of the West End, a marketing specialist: “I moved to Richmond about 10 years ago from New York. I’m thankful for my friends …

Published on November 25, 2015

Ralph Jones of South Side, semi-retired: “I almost died in 2014 from pneumonia. I’m doing better now. I thank God for my good health and somewhat decent spirits during the holidays.”

Ralph Jones of South Side, semi-retired: “I almost died in 2014 from pneumonia. I’m doing better now. I thank God for my good health and …

Published on November 25, 2015

Where’s the cat? // Volunteer Inez Crews engages the attention and participation of pre-schoolers Tuesday at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learning Center in the East End as she reads “Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes.” The book is part of the monthly read aloud and share program sponsored by RVA Reads. Each youngster will get a new book each month to take home and read and share with their families. Story on A6.

Where’s the cat? // Volunteer Inez Crews engages the attention and participation of pre-schoolers Tuesday at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learning Center in the …

Published on November 20, 2015

Where’s the cat? / Volunteer Inez Crews engages the attention and participation of pre-schoolers Tuesday at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learning Center in the East End as she reads “Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes.” The book is part of the monthly read aloud and share program sponsored by RVA Reads. Each youngster will get a new book each month to take home and read and share with their families. Story on A6.

Where’s the cat? / Volunteer Inez Crews engages the attention and participation of pre-schoolers Tuesday at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learning Center in the …

Published on November 20, 2015

Happily natural - Valerie Ashe, left, discusses her husband Bert Ashe’s book, “Twisted: My Dreadlock Chronicles,” with Gigi Garnett, center, and Dina Elliott last Saturday at the 13th Annual Happily Natural Day at Plant Zero on South Side.

Happily natural - Valerie Ashe, left, discusses her husband Bert Ashe’s book, “Twisted: My Dreadlock Chronicles,” with Gigi Garnett, center, and Dina Elliott last Saturday …

Published on September 4, 2015