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Lawyer and former NFL athlete plays new role in ‘Wonder Woman 1984’

Richmond native Archie L. Harris Jr., a Washington attorney and actor, has a new role. He plays a police officer in “Wonder Woman 1984,” the superhero sequel that had the highest domestic box office opening since the pandemic closed theaters …

8th Annual Black Book Expo to feature author talks Feb. 27 and 28

Tables full of new books and an opportunity to meet various authors. Those will be among the highlights of the 8th Annual Black Book Expo this weekend at the Elegba Folklore Society in Downtown and virtually on Facebook Live.

5 honored with annual ‘Strong Men & Women in Virginia History’ award

Dr. Lerla G. Joseph, a Richmond physician and community health advocate, is among five African-American leaders named as this year’s “Strong Men & Women in Virginia History.”

Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter’s star to shine on Hollywood Walk of Fame

A dream of most people in the movie business is to get a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ruth E. Carter is getting hers this week.

Personality: E. Martin ‘Marty’ Jewell

In a time of growing econom- ic instability for marginalized communities, E. Martin “Mar- ty” Jewell sees an opportunity in a new industry for Virginia’s minority population and he is determined to seize it.

Richmond siblings’ film, ‘Slave Cry,’ to be shown at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival

“Slave Cry,” a film by Richmond filmmaker Jai Jamison that stars his sister, Courtney Jamison, will be screened at the 29th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival that runs Feb. 28 through March 14.

Musicians and arts come together for VMFA mural in RVA Community Makers 2021

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will honor five musicians in this year’s RVA Community Makers program celebrating Richmond area artists on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Black History Month events

A variety of events are planned in and around Richmond for Black History Month.

Personality: Ryshonna T. Addison

For more than 10 years, Community 50/50 has worked to empower youths and families in the Greater Richmond area. And for more than 10 years, Ryshonna Taylise Addison has been there as the organization strives to create positive ripples through …

Love Stories

The Free Press proudly presents its annual Valentine’s Day feature sharing the Love Stories of four Richmond area couples.

Black History Month events calendar this week

A variety of events are planned in and around Richmond for Black History Month.

Personality: Douglas Powell aka ‘Roscoe Burnems’

Douglas Powell is many things — a poet, author and spoken word artist who performs under the alias Roscoe Burnems. He is a National Poetry Slam champion, a former TEDx speaker, a husband, father and teacher who has contributed to …

Legend of screen and television Cicely Tyson dies at 96

Actress Cicely Tyson, whose legendary roles portraying the history and humanity of Black people won awards and touched hearts, has died.

Black History Month events calendar 2021

A variety of events are planned in and around Richmond for Black History Month.

Personality: Robin Watson Telfian

A casual soup kitchen conversation led 50-year-old Robin Watson Telfian to start a non-profit .