As director of the Center for Human-Animal Interaction, Dr. Barker, has pioneered the use of therapy dogs to aid patient recovery.

A historical marker commemorating history-making Girl Scout Troop 34 will be unveiled 1 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 20.

Armstrong High reunion for classes of 1953 and 1954 held.

Jeannette Erving Cordor says she did not start out to become a fitness guru for children. She just wanted to live longer than her mother.

Forty-seven years later, the longtime freedom fighter returned to his alma mater to urge students and faculty to “dig into” and pass on the rich history of African-Americans to future generations.

“Mr. TOL E. RAncE” is described as a show that employs humor to examine “the mask” of survival and the “double consciousness” of the black performer and the stereotypical roles that dominate popular black culture.

William Ernest Porter is actively trying to solve a big problem facing black high school students in the city — finding a job.

Twelve dancers from the Richmond Ballet company are scheduled to premiere Darrell Grand Moultrie's new work, “iNVERSION,” later this month.

Donté Antwon McCutchen travels the city seeking to engage in conversations on a highly sensitive topic most people want to ignore — sexually transmitted diseases.

The leading ladies of pop music, notably Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus, dominated the MTV Video Music Awards.

Learn about African-American traditions and culture.

Chairman of the board of United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg

Festive weekend event

Spotlight on founder of nonprofit P&B Club that helps those in need.

From inspirational motivators and community activists to a business owner and a former athlete, the 2014 recipients of the McDonald’s 365 Black Awards cover the spectrum of altruism.