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Virginia Union University running back Kore Prentice-Cole, a freshman from Fayetteville, N.C., carries the ball right up the center during last Saturday’s game against Johnson C. Smith University. The Panthers defeated the Golden Bulls 43-7 on their home turf in Raleigh, N.C.

Virginia Union University running back Kore Prentice-Cole, a freshman from Fayetteville, N.C., carries the ball right up the center during last Saturday’s game against Johnson …

Published on September 30, 2021

Devon Henry, whose company, Team Henry Enterprises, took down the Monument Avenue statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, works with Grindly Johnson, Virginia’s secretary of administration, to place a new time capsule into the base around the pedestal.

Devon Henry, whose company, Team Henry Enterprises, took down the Monument Avenue statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, works with Grindly Johnson, Virginia’s secretary …

Published on September 16, 2021

Mr. Johnson

Mr. Johnson

Published on September 16, 2021

Jackie Johnson

Jackie Johnson

Published on September 9, 2021

Making a move/Denzel Johnson, 14, a student at CodeRVA Regional High School, makes a bold move during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament last Friday at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. The pilot program drew area youngsters to classes and competition sponsored by the Bernice E. Travers Foundation. (photo by Clement Britt)

Making a move/Denzel Johnson, 14, a student at CodeRVA Regional High School, makes a bold move during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament last Friday …

Published on September 2, 2021

Checkmate! It was a race against the clock – and each other – during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament, where a room full of area students matched wits last Friday, Aug. 27, at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. The tournament was the culmination of two weeks of classes taught by Fleming E. Samuels, a retired Richmond Public Schools administrator, and Dr. Theodore Andrews of Hampton University in a pilot program set up by the Bernice E. Travers Foundation. The inspiring group of 13- to 16-year-olds showed off the skills they learned during the tournament in which 14 students participated. Bottom photo, Binford Middle School student Jacory Oliver-Ray, 13, contemplates his next move, while, below, Franklin Military Academy student Ptah Ahmed, 13, left, faces off against Denzel Johnson, 14. Clinching the top three spots and prizes were Denzel Johnson; Jonathan Keel, 15, a student at Richmond Community High School; and Ptah Ahmed. (photo by Clement Britt)

Checkmate! It was a race against the clock – and each other – during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament, where a room full of …

Published on September 2, 2021

Checkmate! It was a race against the clock – and each other – during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament, where a room full of area students matched wits last Friday, Aug. 27, at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. The tournament was the culmination of two weeks of classes taught by Fleming E. Samuels, a retired Richmond Public Schools administrator, and Dr. Theodore Andrews of Hampton University in a pilot program set up by the Bernice E. Travers Foundation. The inspiring group of 13- to 16-year-olds showed off the skills they learned during the tournament in which 14 students participated. Binford Middle School student Jacory Oliver-Ray, 13, contemplates his next move. Clinching the top three spots and prizes were Denzel Johnson; Jonathan Keel, 15, a student at Richmond Community High School; and Ptah Ahmed. (photo by Clement Britt)

Checkmate! It was a race against the clock – and each other – during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament, where a room full of …

Published on September 2, 2021

Checkmate! It was a race against the clock – and each other – during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament, where a room full of area students matched wits last Friday, Aug. 27, at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. The tournament was the culmination of two weeks of classes taught by Fleming E. Samuels, a retired Richmond Public Schools administrator, and Dr. Theodore Andrews of Hampton University in a pilot program set up by the Bernice E. Travers Foundation. The inspiring group of 13- to 16-year-olds showed off the skills they learned during the tournament in which 14 students participated. Franklin Military Academy student Ptah Ahmed, 13, left, faces off against Denzel Johnson, 14. Clinching the top three spots and prizes were Denzel Johnson; Jonathan Keel, 15, a student at Richmond Community High School; and Ptah Ahmed. (photo by Clement Britt)

Checkmate! It was a race against the clock – and each other – during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament, where a room full of …

Published on September 2, 2021

Current and former residents of Westwood celebrate last Sunday a new state historical marker honoring the community in Richmond’s West End that was started by formerly enslaved people following the Civil War. Location of marker: Willow Lawn Drive and Dunbar Street. Residents built homes, a church, a school and businesses, as well as social and cultural organizations in the community that originally was a part of Henrico County. It was annexed to Richmond in 1942 and residents later successfully fought attempts by city officials to demolish the community and replace it with a public park. Westwood Baptist Church remains the most prominent landmark. Kathleen Hopkins Valentine, 93, seated at right, is the oldest resident living in Westwood. She said she and her family moved when she was 4 from Philadelphia to what was then called Westwood Village. Others pictured here are, from left, Kelly Johnson Crowder, whose mother, Jane Cooper Johnson, integrated Westhampton Junior High and Thomas Jefferson High School in the early 1960s; Charlene Hopkins, kneeling, and Frances Bush Jones, both cousins of tennis great Arthur Ashe Jr., whose grandparents lived in Westwood; Warrick Taylor, a former Westwood resident; Norfolk State University professor Dr. Colita Nichols Fairfax, immediate past chair of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources, kneeling, and her mother, Brenda Dabney Nichols, who was born and raised in Westwood; and Lennie Anderson Thornton, a former Westwood resident. The Friends of Westwood Playground paid for the marker.

Current and former residents of Westwood celebrate last Sunday a new state historical marker honoring the community in Richmond’s West End that was started by …

Published on August 26, 2021

Chyna-Marie Johnson, a rising eighth-grader at John Rolfe Middle School, sometimes comes up with her anti-bullying raps while playing on the trampoline.

Chyna-Marie Johnson, a rising eighth-grader at John Rolfe Middle School, sometimes comes up with her anti-bullying raps while playing on the trampoline.

Published on August 19, 2021

Helping hands/Londyn Pair, 2, gets assistance from her uncle, Jason Johnson, as she tries on her new backpack, one of the giveaways at last Saturday’s CAHN Block Party at the Manchester Medical Center in South Side. The event, sponsored by the Capital Area Health Network, or CAHN, was in celebration of National Health Center Week and featured health and wellness vendors providing information and resources to the community. CAHN, a nonprofit, operates seven low-cost health clinics in the Richmond area, including one in the medical building at 101 Cowardin Ave. (photo: Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Helping hands/Londyn Pair, 2, gets assistance from her uncle, Jason Johnson, as she tries on her new backpack, one of the giveaways at last Saturday’s …

Published on August 19, 2021

Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of former President Lyndon B. Johnson, urges the crowd to continue to fight for voting rights and social justice. Standing with her is the Rev. William J. Barber II, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign.

Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of former President Lyndon B. Johnson, urges the crowd to continue to fight for voting rights and social justice. Standing with …

Published on August 5, 2021

Derrex Brady, from left, Thomas Q. Jones, Deji LaRay and Philip Smithey in a scene from “Johnson,” on Bounce TV.

Derrex Brady, from left, Thomas Q. Jones, Deji LaRay and Philip Smithey in a scene from “Johnson,” on Bounce TV.

Published on August 5, 2021

Keldon Johnson

Keldon Johnson

Published on July 22, 2021

Juneteenth fun/Gabrielle Holmes, left, and Serenity Johnson dance to the sounds of gospel at “Juneteenth: Sounds of Freedom Celebration” held last Saturday evening on the lawn at Virginia Union University. The 2-year-olds were enjoying the event with family. It was one of several area commemorations of the new national holiday.

Juneteenth fun/Gabrielle Holmes, left, and Serenity Johnson dance to the sounds of gospel at “Juneteenth: Sounds of Freedom Celebration” held last Saturday evening on the …

Published on June 24, 2021

Joye B. Moore shows off one of her Joyebells Sweet Potato Pies at her production facility at Hatch Kitchen RVA in South Side. Working behind her are her sister, left, Cassandra Wheeler, director of production, and Kanesha Johnson, lead production team member.

Joye B. Moore shows off one of her Joyebells Sweet Potato Pies at her production facility at Hatch Kitchen RVA in South Side. Working behind …

Published on May 20, 2021

David Carter, 49, an employee of the Richmond Department of Public Works, receives the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 5 during a walk-up vaccination clinic held at George Wythe High School by the Richmond and Henrico health districts. No appointments are needed for the health districts’ clinics. The school at 4314 Crutchfield St. in South Richmond will be among several sites offering inoculations during the coming days. The next vaccine clinics at George Wythe will be noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, and 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 19. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available, along with the two- dose Pfizer vaccine.

David Carter, 49, an employee of the Richmond Department of Public Works, receives the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 5 during a walk-up …

Published on May 13, 2021

Ms. Johnson

Ms. Johnson

Published on April 29, 2021

Several members of the Victory 7 Mustang Club show off their cars last Saturday outside the Fairfield branch of the Henrico County Public Library in preparation for the 57th birthday of the iconic car. They are, from left, Melody Chase, black 1985 Mustang GT; Tony Chase, white 1991 Mustang LX; Jack Glass, red 1992 Mustang GT; Greg Johnson, white 2012 Mustang GT; Janet Spencer, blue 2019 Mustang GT; and Jackie and Thomas Victory, founder of the club, yellow 2005 Mustang GT.

Several members of the Victory 7 Mustang Club show off their cars last Saturday outside the Fairfield branch of the Henrico County Public Library in …

Published on April 15, 2021

Catherine Hinton, 65, of Richmond receives the new, single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine during a mass vaccination event Monday at Richmond Raceway sponsored by the Richmond and Henrico health districts. It was the first time the newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine was administered locally in vaccine clinics. The Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines require two doses for full vaccination.

Catherine Hinton, 65, of Richmond receives the new, single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine during a mass vaccination event Monday at Richmond Raceway sponsored by …

Published on March 11, 2021