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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

Sisters Chynna and Krystle Harrell enjoy a tropical fruit cup with their cousin, Shakeema Edwards, at the festival.

Sisters Chynna and Krystle Harrell enjoy a tropical fruit cup with their cousin, Shakeema Edwards, at the festival.

Published on June 30, 2017

Art inspiring positivity // Melody C. Barnes, a Richmond native and former director of the Domestic Policy Council for the Obama administration, takes center stage at the TEDxRVA event, “Change,” last Friday at the Carpenter Theatre at the Dominion Arts Center in Downtown. Ms. Barnes, co-founder of MB2 Solutions, a public affairs firm, was among nearly two dozen speakers at the event. She spoke about her passion for the arts and civic engagement and how people can take advantage of art as a catalyst for positive change.

Art inspiring positivity // Melody C. Barnes, a Richmond native and former director of the Domestic Policy Council for the Obama administration, takes center stage …

Published on June 30, 2017

Ready to roll // Shy’Tia Henry, 5, takes off with the help of Corey “Cool” Brown of Petersburg as she tries out her new bike last Saturday at the Fairfield Court Community Day. She won one of several bicycles that were raffled off during the neighborhood event. Mr. Brown is a member of one of the motorcycle clubs that sponsored the bike giveaway. Location: 2300 block of North 25th Street.

Ready to roll // Shy’Tia Henry, 5, takes off with the help of Corey “Cool” Brown of Petersburg as she tries out her new bike …

Published on June 30, 2017

Joy Harris shows off her 10-year labor of love — the book she wrote about her grandmother, gospel music icon and evangelist Maggie Ingram.

Joy Harris shows off her 10-year labor of love — the book she wrote about her grandmother, gospel music icon and evangelist Maggie Ingram.

Published on June 30, 2017

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

Like a fish // Kole Macklin, 11, a member of the Hotchkiss Community Center Swim Team, works on his breaststroke at the center’s pool at 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Cloudy weather couldn’t keep the youngster away from the water last Saturday, when the city’s public pools opened for the season. The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities operates nine pools, which offer lessons, family and adults-only swim time, as well as open swimming. Details: www.richmondgov.com (go to Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities page) or (804) 646-5733.

Like a fish // Kole Macklin, 11, a member of the Hotchkiss Community Center Swim Team, works on his breaststroke at the center’s pool at …

Published on June 24, 2017

Jason Marshall, 9, receives a carton of milk and a boxed lunch from Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham on Monday at the launch of the “No Kid Hungry Virginia” summer meals program. Location: The city’s new Southside Community Center at 6255 Old Warwick Road. Other officials serving meals include, from left: Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones, Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Virginia’s First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and Richmond Delegate Betsy B. Carr. Anyone 18 and under is eligible for free breakfast and lunch through the U.S. Department of Agriculture-supported program without application or registration. Meals are available at 84 sites in Richmond, ranging from city recreation centers, schools and public housing offices to churches and day care centers. The goal is to ensure children receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. In past years, only 35 percent of city youths who receive free meals at school took advantage of the summer program. Mobile phones are making it simpler to find locations. Text the word FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877 and then enter a ZIP code to get information on nearby sites and times of service. Locations also are listed at www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks.

Jason Marshall, 9, receives a carton of milk and a boxed lunch from Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham on Monday at the launch of the …

Published on June 24, 2017

A hug to last through summer // Richmond’s J.E.B. Stewart Elementary School Principal Jennifer Moore gives kindergartners a big group hug last Friday, the last day of school. She reminded students to keep in mind her motto during the summer break: “Read, read, read.” During the summer, many students forget some of what they have learned during the school year. Called the “summer slide,” research indicates that reading just six books during the summer can help prevent loss of progress in reading.

A hug to last through summer // Richmond’s J.E.B. Stewart Elementary School Principal Jennifer Moore gives kindergartners a big group hug last Friday, the last …

Published on June 24, 2017

Students in Phyllis Jackson’s financial literacy class at Franklin Military Academy work on a real-life scenario she outlined to help them calculate monthly budgets and to learn how to handle their personal finances.

Students in Phyllis Jackson’s financial literacy class at Franklin Military Academy work on a real-life scenario she outlined to help them calculate monthly budgets and …

Published on June 24, 2017

Antionette Irving steps outside her election party Tuesday night to call her mother and share the news that she won the Democratic primary for Richmond sheriff. Her watch party at Cary 100 Restaurant & Lounge in Downtown turned into a victory party.

Antionette Irving steps outside her election party Tuesday night to call her mother and share the news that she won the Democratic primary for Richmond …

Published on June 16, 2017

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

Fun in a different light // When it comes to fun, a blacklight can enhance the event. George Boykin glows under the special lights set up at the Blacklight Slide, a water slide and dance party held last Saturday at Richmond International Raceway.

Fun in a different light // When it comes to fun, a blacklight can enhance the event. George Boykin glows under the special lights set …

Published on June 9, 2017

A family fishing affair // Marley Worsham, 6, watches as the fish she caught at the 2017 Family Fishing Fair last Saturday in Byrd Park is taken off the hook by Tyler Twyford. Looking at Marley’s catch are her brothers, Luke, 5, and Jacob, 8. The event, held at Shields Lake, was sponsored by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. The youngsters attended with their parents, Shelley and Marco Worsham.

A family fishing affair // Marley Worsham, 6, watches as the fish she caught at the 2017 Family Fishing Fair last Saturday in Byrd Park …

Published on June 9, 2017

Making history // Gov. Terry McAuliffe gives Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn his pen Wednesday after signing a history-making bill into law that she patroned through the General Assembly. The new law ensures that 19th-century graves, monuments and markers of African-Americans will get the same state support as the burial sites of Confederate soldiers who fought to keep them enslaved. The governor also signed a second bill Richmond Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan ushered through the legislature that clears the way for the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities to preserve and tell the story of sites in the state linked to enslaved people. Among those taking part in the signing ceremony are, from left, Richmond Delegate Betsy B. Carr; Powhatan Delegate R. Lee Ware; Delegate McQuinn; Fairfax Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn; Petersburg Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird; Delegate McClellan; Virginia Outdoor Foundation Executive Director Brett Glymph; state Secretary of Natural Resources Molly Ward, hidden; and First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe. The ceremony took place in front of the Civil Rights Monument in Capitol Square.

Making history // Gov. Terry McAuliffe gives Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn his pen Wednesday after signing a history-making bill into law that she patroned …

Published on May 20, 2017

Future grads // Twins Cydney and Camryn Hamlin, 6, of Philadelphia are ready and waiting to see big sister Tyler Stafford get her degree at Virginia Union University’s commencement last Saturday at St. Paul’s Baptist Church. The duo led Ms. Stafford’s cheering section. Please see area commencement coverage and photos, B2 and B3.

Future grads // Twins Cydney and Camryn Hamlin, 6, of Philadelphia are ready and waiting to see big sister Tyler Stafford get her degree at …

Published on May 20, 2017

Miss District of Columbia USA Kara McCullough reacts Sunday as she is announced as Miss USA 2017. The 25-year-old scientist from Virginia Beach was crowned by Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber, a 2011 graduate of Virginia State University.

Miss District of Columbia USA Kara McCullough reacts Sunday as she is announced as Miss USA 2017. The 25-year-old scientist from Virginia Beach was crowned …

Published on May 19, 2017

After her speech, Ms. Johnson was hooded as she received an honorary degree from UR President Ronald A. Crutcher.

After her speech, Ms. Johnson was hooded as she received an honorary degree from UR President Ronald A. Crutcher.

Published on May 12, 2017

Ooh la la // Sister Rose Marie, dressed in her habit and high-top hiking boots, talks on the phone after accepting a donation at the French Food Festival last Saturday at the Little Sisters of the Poor on Michaels Road in Henrico County.

Ooh la la // Sister Rose Marie, dressed in her habit and high-top hiking boots, talks on the phone after accepting a donation at the …

Published on May 5, 2017

Poet Nikki Giovanni infuses humor in her wide-ranging remarks last Friday at Virginia Union University, where she was the keynote speaker at a daylong conference on undergraduate research.

Poet Nikki Giovanni infuses humor in her wide-ranging remarks last Friday at Virginia Union University, where she was the keynote speaker at a daylong conference …

Published on May 5, 2017