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Visiting diplomat // Jesús “Chucho” Garcia, general consul of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in New Orleans and founder of the Afro-Venezuelan Network, discusses international relations and the connection between people of color in Venezuela and the United States at a reception Feb. 16 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. The program was hosted by the African Awareness Association.

Visiting diplomat // Jesús “Chucho” Garcia, general consul of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in New Orleans and founder of the Afro-Venezuelan Network, discusses international …

Published on February 24, 2017

A youngster holds a prayer card from Pope Francis during a special Mass at a Roman Catholic parish in Kangemi, a slum in Nairobi, Kenya, that is home to 650,000 people. The pope will meet slum dwellers and refugees during his five-day visit beginning Nov. 25 to Kenya, Uganda and Central African Republic.

A youngster holds a prayer card from Pope Francis during a special Mass at a Roman Catholic parish in Kangemi, a slum in Nairobi, Kenya, …

Published on November 25, 2015

Holiday cool // Aminah Thomas cools off in the James River during a visit with her family to the Downtown waterfront by Brown’s Island on Monday, the eve of Independence Day. Throughout the Richmond area, families enjoyed an extended holiday weekend at the river, neighborhood cookouts, local parks and to see fireworks. Please see more photos, B3.

Holiday cool // Aminah Thomas cools off in the James River during a visit with her family to the Downtown waterfront by Brown’s Island on …

Published on July 7, 2017

Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is the vacant, graffiti-marked mechanic’s shop at 1305 N. 5th St. In the background is the Hebrew Cemetery and the former white Richmond Alms House that now holds apartments for seniors.

Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is …

Published on March 6, 2020

Whitney Smith of Richmond, one of the 60 people who attended the rally, chose a copy of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” as the banned book she planned to read. We The People for Education, which backs Virginia candidates who are pro-public schools, hosted the bookmobile’s visit.

Whitney Smith of Richmond, one of the 60 people who attended the rally, chose a copy of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” as the banned …

Published on July 20, 2023

John Marshall High School’s basketball teams returned from Luanda, Angola, a country in Southwest Africa, on Sept. 5. The team, along with administrators, coaches, teachers, staff members, family and friends of the teams, visited the country to play Angolan basketball teams and tour parts of the country to learn about its history.

John Marshall High School’s basketball teams returned from Luanda, Angola, a country in Southwest Africa, on Sept. 5. The team, along with administrators, coaches, teachers, …

Published on September 14, 2023

Malia and Sasha Obama turned the Cross Hall portico into a fashion catwalk — making a splash in designer gowns at their first state dinner. The First Family welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, to the White House. It was the first U.S. visit for a Canadian prime minister in nearly two decades.

Malia and Sasha Obama turned the Cross Hall portico into a fashion catwalk — making a splash in designer gowns at their first state dinner. …

Published on March 17, 2016

Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez adds finishing touches to his new “Givers of the Divine” mural. Location: 6 W. Cary St. in Downtown. From Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Quiñonez is among a dozen visiting artists who painted more than 14 murals on buildings during this summer’s Richmond Mural Project, which ended last week.

Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez adds finishing touches to his new “Givers of the Divine” mural. Location: 6 W. Cary St. in Downtown. From Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. …

Published on July 29, 2016

Former Special Officer Brad Hughes, who lost his legs in the line of duty in 2014, visits the memorial to Virginia State Police Special Agent Michael T. Walter that sits outside of the State Police Headquarters on Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield County. Mr. Hughes said Tuesday that he knew Agent Walter and wanted to pay his respects.

Former Special Officer Brad Hughes, who lost his legs in the line of duty in 2014, visits the memorial to Virginia State Police Special Agent …

Published on June 2, 2017

Gov. Ralph S. Northam takes a knee to hear the question posed by 9-year-old Kimoni Jenkins, 9, Wednesday morning during his visit to the Richmond Police Athletic League Summer Camp in North Side. The governor spent an hour fielding questions from the 130 youngsters at the camp.

Gov. Ralph S. Northam takes a knee to hear the question posed by 9-year-old Kimoni Jenkins, 9, Wednesday morning during his visit to the Richmond …

Published on August 2, 2018

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

Samuel Winkler wears a Hillel kippah during a Nov. 2 visit by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Towson University to discuss antisemitism on college campuses in Towson, Md. The Biden administration is warning U.S. schools and colleges that they must take immediate action to stop antisemitism and Islamophobia on their campuses, citing an “alarming rise” in threats and harassment.

Samuel Winkler wears a Hillel kippah during a Nov. 2 visit by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Towson University to discuss antisemitism on college campuses …

Published on November 9, 2023

This giant American flag is draped outside the Observation Deck on the 18th floor of City Hall. Mayor Dwight C. Jones had the nearly three-story banner unfurled from the top floor last week in response to a visit from the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Downtown. The flag, which reaches down to the 16th floor, is prominently on display on the Broad Street side of the building.

This giant American flag is draped outside the Observation Deck on the 18th floor of City Hall. Mayor Dwight C. Jones had the nearly three-story …

Published on July 24, 2015

Sharing with Soul Santa // Kennedi Ellis, 4, is shy about giving her wish list to Santa during a recent visit to the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in Richmond’s Jackson Ward. The museum’s Soul Santa was a hit with the young — and the young at heart — during the museum’s annual holiday open house. Soul Santa made appearances on two consecutive weekends.

Sharing with Soul Santa // Kennedi Ellis, 4, is shy about giving her wish list to Santa during a recent visit to the Black History …

Published on December 23, 2016

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

Pope Francis meets Monday with Indigenous communities at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Catholic Church in Maskwacis, near Edmonton, Canada. Pope Francis visited Canada to beg forgiveness from survivors of the country’s residential schools, where Catholic missionaries contributed to the “cultural genocide” of generations of Indigenous children by trying to stamp out their languages, cultures and traditions.

Pope Francis meets Monday with Indigenous communities at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Catholic Church in Maskwacis, near Edmonton, Canada. Pope Francis visited Canada to …

Published on July 28, 2022

Mynor Cardona shows a photo on his cellphone of her daughter, Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás, at the hospital while receiving a visit, in Guatemala City on July 4. Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás is one of the survivors of the more than 50 migrants who were found dead inside a tractor-trailer near San Antonio, Texas.

Mynor Cardona shows a photo on his cellphone of her daughter, Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás, at the hospital while receiving a visit, in Guatemala City …

Published on July 7, 2022

Ayla Hyndman, 6 months, is giving Soul Santa a close examination as if to determine if she can tell him all of her Christmas wishes. This is the first Christmas for Ayla, who visited Soul Santa, aka Floyd Brown, recently with her parents at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. Soul Santa has become an annual tradition at the museum in Jackson Ward.

Ayla Hyndman, 6 months, is giving Soul Santa a close examination as if to determine if she can tell him all of her Christmas wishes. …

Published on December 20, 2019

Food is a major U.S. export, so the drought affects prices around the globe.

Food is a major U.S. export, so the drought affects prices around the globe.

Published on August 9, 2012