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Personality: Tamara Broadnax

Spotlight on volunteer event coordinator for Black Girls Do Bike: Richmond

Tamara Broadnax has spent much of her life opening doors to women in male-dominated areas.

Personality: Joshua Ryan ‘Josh’ Epperson

Spotlight on co-founder of FeastRVA

Josh Epperson, co-founder of FeastRVA, lives each day by a quote by Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.

The ‘authentic King’

The Rev. Bernice A. King is the youngest daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and echoes the passion and promise he voiced for America.

The authentic King

The Rev. Bernice A. King is the youngest daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and echoes the passion and promise he voiced for America.

Minor re-elected president of Richmond NAACP

James E. “J.J.” Minor III will continue to lead the Richmond Branch NAACP.

Thanks for serving real journalism

Thank you to the Richmond Free Press for your article “More payouts: 3 City Council aides receive $97,000 total in severance, vacation pay,” Jan. 26-28 edition.

Changing Va.’s laws would honor the work of HIV advocates, by Deirdre Johnson

For more than 20 years, organizations around the country have commemorated National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day as a moment to raise awareness, spark conversations and highlight the work being done to reduce HIV in Black communities.

Pulse of the city

Ridership, confusion up as GRTC’s new bus rapid transit line starts

Mayor Levar M. Stoney calls it “progress” and “one of the most exciting and progressive public transportation projects in Richmond history.”

Personality: Rev. Tyler C. Millner Sr.

Spotlight on the Virginia Union University Lifetime of Service Award winner

It is not enough to cite the dream if you are not going to live the dream. These are the words and belief of the Rev. Tyler C. Millner Sr., pastor of Morning Star Holy Church in Martinsville. He is the recipient of the Virginia Union University Lifetime of Service Award that will be presented Friday morning at the 40th Annual Community Leaders Breakfast honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Personality: Lynette Lewis Allston

Spotlight on the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Board of Trustees president

When the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts named its newest Board of Trustees president, Lynette Lewis Allston became the first Native American elected to the role in the museum’s 86- year history. The current chief and chair emeritus of the Tribal Council of the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia also will be the first Native American board chair of a top 10 U.S. comprehensive art museum.

Personality: Raven Bates

Spotlight on Art on Wheels board president

Raven Bates, the board president of the Richmond-based nonprofit Art on Wheels, says the best thing her parents Robert and Tracey Wilkinson ever taught her was not to fear being different or independent.

Personality: Victoria S. ‘Vickie’ Oakley

Spotlight on board chair of Dancing Classrooms Greater Richmond

Education always has been a focus for Victoria S.“Vickie” Oakley.

Personality: Nicole Unice

Spotlight on Rise Richmond’s board chairwoman

The Rev. Nicole Unice says the best thing her parents ever taught her was that life is a great adventure.

Personality: Milton Vice

Spotlight on South Richmond Adult Day Care Center board president

After his father died in 2015, Milton Vice, in the midst of his grief, wanted to contribute to his community. A few months later, he joined the board of the South Richmond Adult Day Care Center.

Personality: Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr.

Spotlight on Hill-Tucker Public Service Award winner

Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr. loves to converse about his more than six decades as an attorney and change agent involved in civil rights. He has stories about the many icons he has met and worked with during that time. “I was involved in so many things through the years,” the engaging 81-year-old Chester- field County resident says. “I was always moving on, trying to make things better.” Mr. Dunnaville is among a special cadre of African-American attorneys who waged important legal battles against discrimination and forever changed the nation’s landscape.

Personality: Keith W. Hicks

Spotlight on the 2015 Astorian of the Year

“To inspire men to a higher moral, intellectual, civic and social standing” through activities that build a better community and promote racial equality.

Personality: Timothy O. Mallory

Spotlight on president of Richmond Chapter of Concerned Black Men

It all started in first grade— sort of. In 2011, a father was invited by one of his son’s elementary schoolteachers to join a volunteer organization focused on providing African-American boys in fifth through 12th grade with mentors and positive role models.

Personality: David Mickens

Spotlight on president of local chapter of Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club

Richmond’s Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club rides for a reason and a cause — to make a difference in Richmond and across the country. David Mickens, the club’s president until 2019, says “their mission is to carry on the legacy and honor of two United States African American regiments known as the Buffalo Soldiers.”

Personality: Jessica N. Thomas

Spotlight on chair of Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Walk to End Alzheimers

On the first Saturday in November, 3,000 people are expected to gather in the river city to take a stand – and a walk – against Alzheimer’s disease. That day is empowering, emotional and uplifting. It celebrates families and professional caregivers who are fighting to end Alzheimer’s.

Boxing legend Earnie Shavers dies at 78

Earnie Shavers, among the hardest punch- ers in heavyweight boxing history, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at the home of one of his daughters in Virginia. He was 78. Known as the “Black Destroyer,” Mr. Shavers posted a career record of 74-14-1 between 1969 and 1995. His worksheet included 68 knockouts with 23 coming in the first round. The Alabama native won 44 of his first 47 bouts via knockout. Twice he fought for the world title, los- ing to Muhammad Ali in 1977 and Larry Holmes in 1979. Mr. Shavers left an indelible impression on Ali. “Earnie hit me so hard, it shocked my kinfolk back in Africa,” Ali said. Along the way, Mr. Shavers scored ring victories over three former world champs, Jimmy Ellis, Ken Norton and Vincente Rondon. Mr. Shavers’ immense power came up in the 1980s when late-night TV host David Letterman interviewed boxing champ George Foreman. Letterman asked Foreman about Mr. Shavers. Foreman replied: “I never fought Earnie Shavers. Thank goodness.”