Local premiere of 'The Unity Ride' on Jan. 16
“The Unity Ride,” a new documentary from Richmond’s Soulidifly Productions about two cyclists traveling an old slave escape route on the Underground Railroad, is to premiere 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 …
Johnson Publishing artwork going on auction block
Bankrupt Johnson Publishing Co., the former owner of Ebony and JET magazines, will sell off art that once decorated the company’s Chicago headquarters. Among the art to be auctioned Jan. 30 at a New York gallery will be paintings, sculptures …
Personality: Savon Shelton Sampson
As 2020 begins, Savon Shelton Sampson is readying for an “exciting” new year serving as president of the Junior League of Richmond.
'What is your wish for the new year?'
As we ring in 2020, many people are looking forward to the new year with a sense of hope and increased opportunity. The Richmond Free Press took to the street to ask Richmond area residents: “What is your wish for …
Richmond Public Library opens exhibit, 'Evicted in Richmond," on Friday
The Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch in Downtown is hosting a new exhibit on one of the city’s biggest problems — evictions.
Community forum Jan. 7 on the past, present and future of black business
“Can We Get Down to (Black) Business?” is the title of a community conversation at The Valentine from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the museum, 1015 E. Clay St., it has been announced.
Looking back at 2019
The past 12 months have seen a lot of highs and lows, with the Richmond Free Press there documenting events and life in and around Richmond. Photographers have captured through their work many of those ups and downs — from …
Lizzo named Entertainer of the Year
Eight-time Grammy nominee Lizzo has more accolades she can add to her resume.
Personality: Shawn A. Cosby
It has been almost two months since author Shawn A. Cosby won the prestigious 2019 Anthony Award for Best Short Story during the annual Bouchercon World Mystery Convention in Dallas.
29th Annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival Dec. 28
Anthropologist and historian Dr. Runoko Rashidi will be the keynote speaker at the 29th Annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Cherished Holiday Memories
Four Richmond area residents shared with the Richmond Free Press their most cherished holiday memories. We hope their reflections will bring to mind joyful recollections of your own during this special season.
‘Elegance in Black and White’
The Richmond Chapter of the Continental Societies honored Virginia Union University at its annual “Elegance in Black and White” dinner-dance on last Friday that drew more than 250 people.
Science Museum to host Noon Year’s Eve celebration for youngsters
At the stroke of noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31, exactly 2,020 balls will be dropped from the top of the rotunda inside the Science Museum of Virginia for its 2019 Noon Year’s Eve celebration for youngsters.
Personality: John H. Brown III
“We wanted to give back to the community in memory of my son.” Following the murder of Jomond A. Lightfoot in 2009, John H. Brown III sought to take his 25 years of experience in the building trade industry and …
Tom Joyner, the 'hardest working man in radio,' retires
The “fly jock” and “hardest working man in radio” has hung up his microphone.
