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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

Mrs. Johnson

Mrs. Johnson

Published on July 19, 2019

James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson

Published on July 12, 2019

Keldon Johnson

Keldon Johnson

Published on July 4, 2019

From left, Jonathan Johnson, Eugene Harden and Edward Hamlin, past presidents of the Astoria Beneficial Club, place a wreath at the statue of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson in Jackson Ward last Saturday during the organization’s 46th annual commemoration of the Richmond native and entertainer. In 1933, Mr. Robinson used his own money to purchase a traffic light for the intersection of Leigh and Adams streets after witnessing the dangers young African-Americans faced in trying to cross the busy street. The Astorians placed the statue in his honor at the intersection 46 years ago. (Ava Reaves)

From left, Jonathan Johnson, Eugene Harden and Edward Hamlin, past presidents of the Astoria Beneficial Club, place a wreath at the statue of Bill “Bojangles” …

Published on July 4, 2019

Learning the ropes/ Many youngsters dream of being firefighters when they grow up. Ralph Lee Harris III got to live out the dream during Richmond Fire Station 21’s Community Day event last Saturday at the station, 2505 Jefferson Davis Highway. Oscar Escobar, field operations supervisor with the Richmond Ambulance Authority, instructs Delisia Johnson on the correct way to do chest compressions during CPR. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Learning the ropes/ Many youngsters dream of being firefighters when they grow up. Ralph Lee Harris III got to live out the dream during Richmond …

Published on June 21, 2019

People from many different faiths and backgrounds participate in an interfaith Passover “Justice Seder” Monday evening, using the Exodus story and Passover rituals to shine a light on modern-day oppression of racism, sexism, militarism and materialism. The event was held at Temple Beth-El on Grove Avenue. Above, Giselle Johnson and Tony Lamb break a piece of matzah during the Seder. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

People from many different faiths and backgrounds participate in an interfaith Passover “Justice Seder” Monday evening, using the Exodus story and Passover rituals to shine …

Published on April 26, 2019

Lynwood Johnson and Sherwood Hardy prepare to play.

Lynwood Johnson and Sherwood Hardy prepare to play.

Published on March 22, 2019

Honoring the Richmond 34- On Feb. 22, Richmond 34 members participated in a panel discussion, center, at the university. They are, from left, Dr. Anderson J. “A.J.” Franklin, Rev. Leroy Bray, Ford T. Johnson Jr. and his sister, Ms. Elizabeth Johnson Rice. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Honoring the Richmond 34- On Feb. 22, Richmond 34 members participated in a panel discussion, center, at the university. They are, from left, Dr. Anderson …

Published on March 1, 2019

Honoring the Richmond 34- Elizabeth Johnson Rice listens as Virginia Union University President Hakim J. Lucas reads a proclamation honoring Ms. Johnson Rice and the 33 other VUU students who were arrested on Feb. 22, 1960, while protesting all-white lunch counters and restaurants at the former Thalhimer’s department store in Downtown. The Richmond 34, as the demonstrators have become known, were honored during a chapel service Feb. 21 at VUU. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Honoring the Richmond 34- Elizabeth Johnson Rice listens as Virginia Union University President Hakim J. Lucas reads a proclamation honoring Ms. Johnson Rice and the …

Published on March 1, 2019

Judge Randall Johnson

Judge Randall Johnson

Published on February 22, 2019

Elizabeth Johnson Rice

Elizabeth Johnson Rice

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

Adele Johnson

Adele Johnson

Published on February 2, 2019

Billy “White Socks” Johnson

Billy “White Socks” Johnson

Published on January 19, 2019

Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson

Published on January 4, 2019

Velma “Mama J” Johnson

Velma “Mama J” Johnson

Published on December 30, 2018

Bernie Johnson

Bernie Johnson

Published on December 30, 2018