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Behold the green and gold! Journalist Yamiche Alcindor, second from left, walks in Norfolk State University’s 104th Commencement procession last Saturday at Dick Price Stadium on the Norfolk campus with NSU Interim President Melvin T. Stith, left. Ms. Alcindor, White House correspondent for PBS NewsHour, was the commencement speaker during ceremonies at which nearly 500 students were awarded undergraduate or advanced degrees. Members of the 50th reunion Class of 1969 were recognized during the ceremony. The Class of 1969 was the first to graduate from Norfolk State College, which became an independent institution of higher education on Feb. 1, 1969. Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, a senior vice president at Ohio State University, is expected to take over as NSU’s seventh president in June. (Randy Singleton)

Behold the green and gold! Journalist Yamiche Alcindor, second from left, walks in Norfolk State University’s 104th Commencement procession last Saturday at Dick Price Stadium …

Published on May 11, 2019

Thousands of people enjoy the entertainment on the main stage on the oceanfront at 5th Street in Virginia Beach. Tickets for the three-day festival ranged from $150 to $450. Organizers said they would refund 33 percent of the base price to purchasers after Friday’s scheduled concert was canceled because of stormy weather.

Thousands of people enjoy the entertainment on the main stage on the oceanfront at 5th Street in Virginia Beach. Tickets for the three-day festival ranged …

Published on May 2, 2019

Dr. William Eric Jackson Sr. speaks from the pulpit Sunday at Fourth Baptist Church in Church Hill following his installation as the ninth pastor of the historic church that traces its beginnings to 1859. Visiting ministers and church deacons participate in a “laying of hands” ceremony with Dr. Jackson, seated, to cap the ceremony. (Ava Reaves)

Dr. William Eric Jackson Sr. speaks from the pulpit Sunday at Fourth Baptist Church in Church Hill following his installation as the ninth pastor of …

Published on April 19, 2019

Dr. William Eric Jackson Sr. speaks from the pulpit Sunday at Fourth Baptist Church in Church Hill following his installation as the ninth pastor of the historic church that traces its beginnings to 1859. Visiting ministers and church deacons participate in a “laying of hands” ceremony with Dr. Jackson, seated, to cap the ceremony. (Ava Reaves)

Dr. William Eric Jackson Sr. speaks from the pulpit Sunday at Fourth Baptist Church in Church Hill following his installation as the ninth pastor of …

Published on April 19, 2019

Egg-citing! Youngsters take off to find the hidden eggs last Saturday at the 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration at Blackwell Community Center in South Side. The free event was sponsored by Putting Communities Together Inc. and featured prizes, music, food and a visit by the Easter Bunny. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Egg-citing! Youngsters take off to find the hidden eggs last Saturday at the 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration at Blackwell Community Center in …

Published on April 19, 2019

Japan ‘Sister City’ recognition: Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney greets several students from Saitama, Japan, last week during their visit to City Council chambers to recognize the 20th anniversary of Saitama’s partnership with Richmond in the Sister City program. The high school students and two teachers from Urawa Municipal High School spent a week in the Richmond area through the scholastic exchange program. The students visited the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Maymont, where there was a welcome ceremony in the Japanese Gardens. Saitama and four other cities in Mali, Namibia, China and England have Sister City relationships with Richmond. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Japan ‘Sister City’ recognition: Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney greets several students from Saitama, Japan, last week during their visit to City Council chambers to …

Published on March 29, 2019

CIAA!: The annual CIAA Tournament is known for its fun — inside and outside the basketball arena. And this year in Charlotte, N.C., was no exception, as HBCU alumni, fans and family enjoyed four days of food, fun and activities in the Queen City. Nine-time Grammy nominee Kelly Price entertains the audience during halftime at the women’s championship game Saturday. (photos by Randy Singleton)

CIAA!: The annual CIAA Tournament is known for its fun — inside and outside the basketball arena. And this year in Charlotte, N.C., was no …

Published on March 8, 2019

Richmond Superintendent Jason Kamras finishes a recent day visiting 12 schools by watching a student work on a laptop at Barack Obama Elementary School.

Richmond Superintendent Jason Kamras finishes a recent day visiting 12 schools by watching a student work on a laptop at Barack Obama Elementary School.

Published on February 21, 2019

Afroecology at ICA/ The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art featuring musical guests, visiting artists and craftspersons. “Monument” is part of the “Provocations” exhibit showcasing Mr. Johnson’s work that will be on view through July 14 at the ICA, 601 W. Broad St. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Afroecology at ICA/ The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth …

Published on February 15, 2019

Afroecology at ICA - The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art featuring musical guests, visiting artists and craftspersons. Carolyn Johnson sits next to the art installation to listen to a panel discussion on racial equity, urban agriculture and land justice on Saturday. “Monument” is part of the “Provocations” exhibit showcasing Mr. Johnson’s work that will be on view through July 14 at the ICA, 601 W. Broad St. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Afroecology at ICA - The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia …

Published on February 15, 2019

Afroecology at ICA-The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art featuring musical guests, visiting artists and craftspersons. A panel discussion on racial equity, urban agriculture and land justice on Saturday included from left, Xavier Brown, founder of Soilful City in Washington; Kirtrina Baxter, farm manager for Urban Creators in Philadelphia; Duron Chavis of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Henrico County; Michael Carter Jr., the small farm resource center coordinator for Virginia Cooperative Extension; and Stanley Morgan, also of the Urban Creators in Philadelphia. “Monument” is part of the “Provocations” exhibit showcasing Mr. Johnson’s work that will be on view through July 14 at the ICA, 601 W. Broad St.(Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Afroecology at ICA-The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth University’s …

Published on February 15, 2019

Standing with Bennett: Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, left, meets with alumnae of Bennett and Spelman colleges Monday evening at Fifth Baptist Church in Richmond to rally efforts to help raise $5 million by Feb. 1 to save Bennett College. Dr. Cole previously served as president of both institutions, the only two historically black women’s colleges in the nation, and was central to a video the group made Monday and posted on social media. United in sisterhood, the video calls on Spelman women and Bennett Belles to support the Greensboro, N.C., college, which may lose its accreditation if it cannot gain a more sound financial footing by the Feb. 1 deadline. The effort came together within 24 hours. “I have never witnessed black women move so quickly with one mission to make sure African-American women have the opportunity to  receive a quality education,” said Marissa Jennings, Bennett Class of 2003. Dr. Cole’s message is available online at https://vimeo.com/314049002. To donate, go to www.bennett.edu/donate. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Standing with Bennett: Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, left, meets with alumnae of Bennett and Spelman colleges Monday evening at Fifth Baptist Church in Richmond to …

Published on February 1, 2019

1954 photo Spencer Christian, then 7, visits the home of an uncle in Charles City County with his parents, Lucy and Spencer Christian Sr., and his younger brother, Lutrell, then 3.

1954 photo Spencer Christian, then 7, visits the home of an uncle in Charles City County with his parents, Lucy and Spencer Christian Sr., and …

Published on January 31, 2019

Corey Blount works on his latest projects in a small studio set up in the Henrico County home of his mother, Taryn Blount, during his recent visit during the holidays.

Corey Blount works on his latest projects in a small studio set up in the Henrico County home of his mother, Taryn Blount, during his …

Published on January 19, 2019

New General Assembly session Petersburg Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird and her seatmate, Newport News Delegate Marcia S. Price, look up as a person in the upstairs gallery takes their photo. Looking on is Delegate Luke E. Torian of Prince William County. Scenes like this were commonplace Wednesday as the General Assembly opened its 2019 session, which is expected to run about 46 days. Legislators, whose seats will be up for election in November, will be rushing during the short session to get through a sea of bills and amend the current two-year budget before adjourning in late February. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

New General Assembly session Petersburg Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird and her seatmate, Newport News Delegate Marcia S. Price, look up as a person in the …

Published on January 12, 2019

Christmas Eve hotshot: T-shirt clad Whaki Fox, 12, shoots a few hoops Monday on a sunny and mild Christmas Eve while visiting his grandmother in the Randolph neighborhood during his winter break from school. High temperatures are expected to rise again to the 60s on Friday and Saturday before dipping to the 40s to close out 2018. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Christmas Eve hotshot: T-shirt clad Whaki Fox, 12, shoots a few hoops Monday on a sunny and mild Christmas Eve while visiting his grandmother in …

Published on December 30, 2018

Leave it to Santa: Skye Cook, 6, tells all her Christmas wishes to Soul Santa during a recent visit to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia in Jackson Ward. Soul Santa is always a big hit at the museum on December weekends leading up to the holiday. In just a few days, the youngster will see if Santa truly delivered. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Leave it to Santa: Skye Cook, 6, tells all her Christmas wishes to Soul Santa during a recent visit to the Black History Museum & …

Published on December 21, 2018

Socks for others: Home-schooled students who take online classes through Virginia Virtual Academy decorate a large Christmas stocking last Friday at the Richmond Public Library Main Branch in Downtown. Honoring the spirit of the season, the youngsters stuffed the decorated stocking with new socks of all sizes. The giant stocking then was donated to St. Joseph’s Villa to help people in need. Denise Haverty-Jackson of Petersburg, standing, checks the decorating progress of her son, Emmanuel Hollis-Jackson, and the other students, Dahlia Mohr of Bowling Green and James Searles of Fredericksburg. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Socks for others: Home-schooled students who take online classes through Virginia Virtual Academy decorate a large Christmas stocking last Friday at the Richmond Public Library …

Published on December 21, 2018

The Richmond skyline came to light last Friday with the 34th Annual Grand Illumination at the James Center in Downtown. The greatly anticipated holiday event featured music, activities and hundreds of families and individuals who participated in the countdown for the holiday lights to turn on. Blythe Washington, 5, above, is excited by the lights as she kicks off the season with her parents, Eric and Lindsey Washington of Mechanicsville and other family visiting from Atlanta. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

The Richmond skyline came to light last Friday with the 34th Annual Grand Illumination at the James Center in Downtown. The greatly anticipated holiday event …

Published on December 9, 2018

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the expecting Duchess of Sussex, meet Ruby, a mother koala, during their visit Tuesday to Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. The koala recently gave birth to two joeys that have been named for the royal couple.

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the expecting Duchess of Sussex, meet Ruby, a mother koala, during their visit Tuesday to Taronga Zoo in Sydney, …

Published on October 18, 2018