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Kenneth Henderson II, 4, left, and Zachary Watters, 3, lend their voices to a rally for more state funding for teachers and public education on Monday at the bell Tower at Capitol Square in Downtown. The youngsters were attending the “Fund Our Future” rally with their mothers, Anasa Johnson and Ashleigh Watters, who are teachers with Richmond Public Schools and Petersburg Public Schools, respectively.

Kenneth Henderson II, 4, left, and Zachary Watters, 3, lend their voices to a rally for more state funding for teachers and public education on …

Published on January 31, 2020

Kenneth Henderson II, 4, left, and Zachary Watters, 3, lend their voices to a rally for more state funding for teachers and public education on Monday at the bell Tower at Capitol Square in Downtown. The youngsters were attending the “Fund Our Future” rally with their mothers, Anasa Johnson and Ashleigh Watters, who are teachers with Richmond Public Schools and Petersburg Public Schools, respectively.

Kenneth Henderson II, 4, left, and Zachary Watters, 3, lend their voices to a rally for more state funding for teachers and public education on …

Published on January 31, 2020

Black History Museum Executive Director Adele Johnson left, talks with Karen Schwarzkopf of Richmond Family magazine about the exhibit on the enslaved at Monticello that will run Jan. 18 through April 18 at the museum.

Black History Museum Executive Director Adele Johnson left, talks with Karen Schwarzkopf of Richmond Family magazine about the exhibit on the enslaved at Monticello that …

Published on January 17, 2020

President Obama greets and takes a photo with students from Johnson Preparatory School of Chicago in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in October 2011.

President Obama greets and takes a photo with students from Johnson Preparatory School of Chicago in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in October …

Published on December 13, 2019

Mr. Johnson

Mr. Johnson

Published on December 6, 2019

Mrs. Johnson

Mrs. Johnson

Published on November 15, 2019

Feeling the spirit of the moment, Teddy Parham of Richmond responds to singer Joyce Johnson Rouse’s musical tribute “Standing on the Shoulders” during the ceremony.

Feeling the spirit of the moment, Teddy Parham of Richmond responds to singer Joyce Johnson Rouse’s musical tribute “Standing on the Shoulders” during the ceremony.

Published on October 18, 2019

Caroline Johnson peruses art for sale by one of the many vendors and merchants at the 31st Annual 2nd Street Festival. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Caroline Johnson peruses art for sale by one of the many vendors and merchants at the 31st Annual 2nd Street Festival. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on October 11, 2019

At 100, every day is a celebration, but it’s even better when the community recognizes your longevity. Eleven Richmonders were honored Sept. 21 at the 7th Annual Mayor’s Centenarian Celebration to publicly recognize city residents who turned 100 or older during 2019. Nine of the honorees attending the luncheon event held at a Downtown hotel are, seated from left, Lillie Etta Corbin Berry, 101; Josephine Johnson Bigger, 102; Virginia Price White, 103; Hattie Smith Carter, 99; Juliette Stephens Hamilton, 101; and Marguerite Williams Price, 99. Honorees in the back row, from left, are Norbert Robert Kopecko, 100; Shirley Craze Wiegand, 100; and Henry Cesly, 102. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

At 100, every day is a celebration, but it’s even better when the community recognizes your longevity. Eleven Richmonders were honored Sept. 21 at the …

Published on October 11, 2019

Virginia State University freshman running back Darius Hagans goes in for a 2-yard touchdown during the first quarter of the Trojans’ game against Johnson C. Smith University last Saturday at Rogers Stadium in Ettrick.

Virginia State University freshman running back Darius Hagans goes in for a 2-yard touchdown during the first quarter of the Trojans’ game against Johnson C. …

Published on October 4, 2019

Virginia State University freshman running back Darius Hagans goes in for a 2-yard touchdown during the first quarter of the Trojans’ game against Johnson C. Smith University last Saturday at Rogers Stadium in Ettrick.

Virginia State University freshman running back Darius Hagans goes in for a 2-yard touchdown during the first quarter of the Trojans’ game against Johnson C. …

Published on October 4, 2019

Virginia Union University’s Charles Hall snags a 74-yard pass from quarterback Khalid Morris and takes it in for a touchdown last Saturday in the Panthers’ game against Johnson C. Smith University at Hovey Field.

Virginia Union University’s Charles Hall snags a 74-yard pass from quarterback Khalid Morris and takes it in for a touchdown last Saturday in the Panthers’ …

Published on September 27, 2019

Marie Goodman Hunter Johnson

Marie Goodman Hunter Johnson

Published on September 27, 2019

Film curator Enjoli Moon, left, and poet Nikki Giovanni lead discussion.

Film curator Enjoli Moon, left, and poet Nikki Giovanni lead discussion.

Published on September 20, 2019

Cityscape: Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/Dominic Baah is one of thousands of Virginia Commonwealth University students who spent Saturday moving into campus dorm rooms. The transfer student from Leesburg had the moral support of his 3-year-old brother, Todd Johnson, as he set up his belongings in his new residence hall on West Grace Street. The student move-in at VCU mirrored similar activity this month at Virginia Union University and the University of Richmond as new and continuing students prepared for the start of classes. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape: Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/Dominic Baah is one of thousands of Virginia Commonwealth University students who spent Saturday moving into campus dorm …

Published on August 23, 2019

Mr. Johnson

Mr. Johnson

Published on August 16, 2019

Huguenot High School alumnus Olajuwan Johnson goes up to the rim to score against Thomas Jefferson High School alumni during the championship game in last Saturday’s Richmond Public Schools Alumni Basketball Showdown at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center. Mr. Johnson was named tournament MVP.

Huguenot High School alumnus Olajuwan Johnson goes up to the rim to score against Thomas Jefferson High School alumni during the championship game in last …

Published on August 9, 2019

Out of this world/ Harper Miller peers out from her perch in a replica of Friendship 7, the Mercury capsule in which astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. became the first American to orbit the Earth in February 1962. The youngster was visiting the Science Museum of Virginia with her mom, Kali Miller, and other family members last Saturday as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.

Out of this world/ Harper Miller peers out from her perch in a replica of Friendship 7, the Mercury capsule in which astronaut John H. …

Published on July 26, 2019

Black Pride RVA/ Pride in the Park Tailgate Party, the final event of the 2nd Annual Black Pride RVA, was held last Saturday. The four-day festival was designed to promote the health and wellness of the black LGBTQ community through celebration, education and empowerment. Despite the heat, many people turned out for the cookout at Bryan Park, where attendees slowed down with a game of Spades. Playing from left, are Crystal Suber, Anthony Johnson, Dante Payton and Sierra Brown. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Black Pride RVA/ Pride in the Park Tailgate Party, the final event of the 2nd Annual Black Pride RVA, was held last Saturday. The four-day …

Published on July 26, 2019

Astronaut Neil Armstrong, commander of the historic Apollo 11 mission, stands outside the lunar module called “Eagle” during the July 20, 1969, moon landing. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin took the photograph with a Hasselblad 70mm camera. Because Mr. Armstrong took most of the photos as the astronauts worked on the lunar surface, this is one of the few showing Mr. Armstrong on the moon.

Astronaut Neil Armstrong, commander of the historic Apollo 11 mission, stands outside the lunar module called “Eagle” during the July 20, 1969, moon landing. Astronaut …

Published on July 19, 2019