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Paintings by local artists on view beginning Feb. 6

It’s called “Congruent Images.” The exhibit of paintings by veteran Richmond area artists P. Muzi Branch and William “Blue” Johnson will be presented by the Elegba Folklore Society at its cultural center, 101 E. Broad St. in Downtown.

Holton to guest direct VCU jazz benefit concert

State Secretary of Education Anne Holton will serve as guest director at a Virginia Commonwealth University jazz event to raise money for legal services for low-income communities, the school has announced. Ms. Holton is to guest direct the VCU Jazz …

Personality: Todd B. Waldo

Todd B. Waldo recalls eagerly watching the restoration of the Robinson Theater at 29th and Q streets in Church Hill in 2008. “I live two blocks from there,” he says. “I still remember the first time I walked by and …

Personality: Simeon Saunders Booker Jr.

Trailblazing journalist Simeon S. Booker Jr. recalls the many death threats and acts of intimidation he endured covering pivotal events during the Civil Rights Movement as a journalist for Jet and Ebony magazines.

Call to action issued at Community Leaders Breakfast

“It’s not time for us to be silent!” Gov. Terry McAuliffe thundered. “It’s time to fire it up!” With smiling Baptist minister and Mayor Dwight C. Jones seated nearby at the 37th Annual Community Leaders Breakfast to honor Dr. Martin …

2015 Strong Men and Women honorees

The 2015 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History honorees include trailblazers and achievers in the Armed Forces, education, music, sports and science.

Personality: Reginald D. Ford

Reginald D. (for Darnell) Ford revs himself up for the day by going on a 10-mile run after waking at 5 a.m.

West, Anderson among YWCA’s 2015 Outstanding Women

Marilyn H. West has broken through cultural, geographic and gender barriers in her 23 years of management consulting. Judy C. Anderson has advocated for fair housing opportunities and the recognition of civil rights victories during her 40 years of service …

Thornton, Nelson to lead Henrico Board of Supervisors

The Henrico Board of Supervisors made history Tuesday night when it elected two African-Americans to the county’s top elective leadership posts.

Emancipation Day program Jan. 1 at Fifth Baptist Church

Freedom will be celebrated Thursday, Jan. 1.

GRTC’s Secret Santa speads joy to riders

GRTC bus riders were pleasantly surprised last week when Santa Claus took time away from his busy holiday preparations and greeted them at the transfer plaza in Downtown.

Kwanzaa Festival set for Saturday

This year’s festival is scheduled from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. The festival opens 1 p.m. with the African Market.

Personality: James H. Lewis Jr.

The Henrico County resident was recognized for his service to the community and within the 113-year-old Richmond men’s club, whose mission is to promote “higher moral, intellectual, civic and social standing.”

Boulé Christmas gala

Joint Christmas gala was held during sparkling black-tie affair at a Williamsburg hotel.

Personality: John S. Finn Jr.

John Finn is the first African-American to hold the association’s top volunteer post and brings leadership diversity to an organization with a diverse membership.