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Lee Street Baptist Church traces its roots to 1865, when newly freed enslaved people organized the Anglo African Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Henry Johnson served as pastor from 1890 to 1932. Later renamed Lee Street Baptist Church, the congregation moved to its current location on West Mary Street in 1966.

Lee Street Baptist Church traces its roots to 1865, when newly freed enslaved people organized the Anglo African Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Henry Johnson …

Published on November 11, 2021

Rep. A. Donald McEachin of Richmond, left, is congratulated by Howard L. Baugh of Portsmouth after the con- gressman was made an honorary Tuskegee Airman during a ceremony last Saturday by the Howard Baugh Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. in Petersburg. Mr. Baugh is the oldest son of the late Lt. Col. Howard Baugh of Petersburg who was one of the famed airmen of the 99th Pursuit Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group that escorted bombers on combat missions over Europe during World War II. Lt. Col. Baugh was honored during his lifetime with numerous commendations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal, along with the French Legion of Honor Award bestowed by the French government. The ceremony was held at the Richmond Executive Airport in Chesterfield County. The Petersburg group is one of 56 Tuskegee Airmen chapters in the United States dedicated to honoring the accomplishments and preserving the legacy of the airmen who trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama.

Rep. A. Donald McEachin of Richmond, left, is congratulated by Howard L. Baugh of Portsmouth after the con- gressman was made an honorary Tuskegee Airman …

Published on January 24, 2020

Well-heeled, ready for school- Hundreds of youngsters and their families benefited from New Shoes for Back To School, a ministry started by Third Street Bethel AME Church. The project is now shared by 13 area churches to get youngsters ready for the school year with a new pair of shoes. Lines already had formed when the doors opened 8 a.m. on Labor Day.

Well-heeled, ready for school- Hundreds of youngsters and their families benefited from New Shoes for Back To School, a ministry started by Third Street Bethel …

Published on September 11, 2015

Warm, with a holiday glow // Wreaths and other holiday decorations adorn doorways, homes and businesses throughout Metro Richmond as people hurry to finish their preparations for Christmas. Santa and his reindeer may find Richmond unseasonably warm Thursday night, when low temperatures will be in the mid-60s. The warm, holiday glow will continue Friday, Christmas Day, with temperatures reaching the mid-70s.

Warm, with a holiday glow // Wreaths and other holiday decorations adorn doorways, homes and businesses throughout Metro Richmond as people hurry to finish their …

Published on December 25, 2015

A University of Virginia student expresses her disgust at State Police who blocked off part of the Charlottesville campus in August in anticipation of protesters on the first anniversary of the 2017 white supremacist rally in the city in which one woman was killed and dozens of others were injured when a neo-Confederate drove his car into a crowd of counterprotesters.

A University of Virginia student expresses her disgust at State Police who blocked off part of the Charlottesville campus in August in anticipation of protesters …

Published on December 30, 2018

Thousands of music lovers turned out last weekend for the 10th Annual Richmond Jazz and Music Festival at Maymont. The weather cooperated for the festival’s final two days last Saturday and Sunday, when more than 30 acts performed on one of the three stages set up on the rolling lawn of the park.

Thousands of music lovers turned out last weekend for the 10th Annual Richmond Jazz and Music Festival at Maymont. The weather cooperated for the festival’s …

Published on August 16, 2019

Ariana DeBose and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson attend the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday. Ms. DeBose, star of “West Side Story,” is the first Afro-Latina and first openly LGBTQ actor to win best supporting actress. Questlove won the award for best documentary feature for “Summer Of Soul: (...Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised).”

Ariana DeBose and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson attend the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday. Ms. DeBose, star of “West Side Story,” is the first …

Published on March 31, 2022

Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry were juniors returning to campus from a class trip Nov. 13, 2022, when authorities say they were killed by a fellow student identified as Petersburg High School graduate and former UVA football player Christopher Darnell Jones Jr.

Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry were juniors returning to campus from a class trip Nov. 13, 2022, when authorities say they were …

Published on March 2, 2023

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to beat the heat. Some folks opened umbrellas to take shelter from the blazing sun, like the pedestrian walking along 19th and U streets in the East End last Saturday. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to …

Published on July 26, 2019

Jharrel Jerome celebrates after receiving an Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie for “When They See Us,” the Netflix miniseries by Ava DuVernay about the five teens wrongly convicted for the 1989 rape of a jogger in New York’s Central Park. He dedicated his win to the five, now known as the Exonerated Five.

Jharrel Jerome celebrates after receiving an Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie for “When They See Us,” the Netflix miniseries …

Published on September 27, 2019

Chimborazo Elementary School students Kyle, 6, left, and Kevin Wilson, 8, connect with their teachers and classmates Tuesday, the first day of school, using Chromebooks provided by Richmond Public Schools. The kitchen table at the Wilson family’s Fulton home was turned into a virtual classroom when school began at 9:15 a.m., with mom Safiya Wilson monitoring activity.

Chimborazo Elementary School students Kyle, 6, left, and Kevin Wilson, 8, connect with their teachers and classmates Tuesday, the first day of school, using Chromebooks …

Published on September 10, 2020

The house of U.S. civil rights icon Rosa Parks, rebuilt by artist Ryan Mendoza, is on display in the courtyard of an 18th century Royal Palace, in Naples, Italy. It is the latest stop for the house in a years-long saga that began when Mrs. Parks’ niece saved the tiny two-story home from demolition in Detroit after the 2008 financial crisis.

The house of U.S. civil rights icon Rosa Parks, rebuilt by artist Ryan Mendoza, is on display in the courtyard of an 18th century Royal …

Published on September 17, 2020

Donuts with Dad, an annual gathering at Richmond’s Barack Obama Elementary School, is a time when dads, big brothers, uncles, grandfathers or father figures participate in activities designed to bridge generations and learning. Antoine Parker, left, joins his daughter, Zaria Parker, 9, and Bravette Johnson, joins his daughter, Shaliya Johnson, 10, for all the fun.

Donuts with Dad, an annual gathering at Richmond’s Barack Obama Elementary School, is a time when dads, big brothers, uncles, grandfathers or father figures participate …

Published on March 2, 2023

Black woman rising // An audience of about 125 people toast author Arvat McClaine during a book signing and talk last Saturday at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in Jackson Ward. Dr. McClaine’s recently published book, “When Black Women Speak the Universe Listens: A Glimpse Into Our Personal Passage and Rightful Place in the Universe,” focuses on African-American female empowerment.

Black woman rising // An audience of about 125 people toast author Arvat McClaine during a book signing and talk last Saturday at the Black …

Published on September 1, 2017

Getting ‘kicks’ for school // When it came to choosing new shoes for school, Richmond area youngsters had a wide selection of styles and colors at the 12th Annual “New Shoes for Back to School” program Monday at Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church in Jackson Ward. Fourteen churches, a synagogue and several businesses collected more than 4,000 pairs of shoes to give to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Getting ‘kicks’ for school // When it came to choosing new shoes for school, Richmond area youngsters had a wide selection of styles and colors …

Published on September 8, 2017

A state historial marker outlining the history of the “First Africans in Virginia” stands near the seawall at the Fort Monroe National Historic Site. The area was known as Point Comfort in 1619 when the “20 and odd Negroes,” captured by the Portugese in Africa and then stolen by pirates on the English ship White Lion, were traded in Virginia for food and provisions. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

A state historial marker outlining the history of the “First Africans in Virginia” stands near the seawall at the Fort Monroe National Historic Site. The …

Published on August 30, 2019

Rahmah T. Johnson proudly displays the plaque naming her Richmond’s Teacher of the Year last Friday. A counselor at Thomas Jefferson High School, Ms. Johnson found out about her selection when a delegation including Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras, Mayor Levar M. Stoney and other officials surprised her at her North Side home.

Rahmah T. Johnson proudly displays the plaque naming her Richmond’s Teacher of the Year last Friday. A counselor at Thomas Jefferson High School, Ms. Johnson …

Published on May 14, 2020

Hair stylists Renada Harris, 39, left, and Kim Washington, 52, make preparations to reopen Silk Hair Studio, which they have co-owned for 12 years. The shop in the 1600 block of West Broad Street has been shuttered since March 24, but they hope the shutdown will end next week when Richmond enters Phase One of the state’s reopening.

Hair stylists Renada Harris, 39, left, and Kim Washington, 52, make preparations to reopen Silk Hair Studio, which they have co-owned for 12 years. The …

Published on May 21, 2020

Tear gas clouds the air around the Monument Avenue statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Monday evening when Richmond Police scattered hundreds of peaceful protesters by releasing tear gas and shooting pepper spray about 30 minutes before the 8 p.m. curfew was to go into effect. The Confederate statues are headed for removal under plans announced Wednesday.

Tear gas clouds the air around the Monument Avenue statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Monday evening when Richmond Police scattered hundreds of …

Published on June 4, 2020

City leaders and community members take part in a “Push In” ceremony to put a new fire engine in service at Fire Station 16. Location: 3901 Cham- berlayne Ave. Among the participants at the Oct. 9 event are Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Richmond Fire Chief Melvin Carter. Four other stations around the city also are planning similar ceremonies when their new trucks arrive.

City leaders and community members take part in a “Push In” ceremony to put a new fire engine in service at Fire Station 16. Location: …

Published on October 15, 2020