Sesha Joi Moon, co-founder and executive director of The JXN Project, left, and her sister, co-founder Enjoli Moon, hosted the groundbreaking for the Skipwith-Roper Cottage and JXN Haus on Sept. 28 in Jackson Ward.

The project honors Abraham Peyton Skipwith, Jackson Ward’s first known Black homeowner in 1793. The building will include a research lab, library and community space.

Nine centenarians were honored during the City of Richmond’s 11th annual Centenarian Day celebration on Sept. 21 at the Hilton Richmond Downtown. The honorees included Ida Lee Rollins Cheatham (104), Donna Brumfield (101), Robert Paul Polich (100), Mabel Carmon (101) and Pauline Vance Wheeler (102) who enjoyed a luncheon with family, friends and music. The event celebrated their longevity, history and wisdom.

Great Shiplock Park in East End