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Leaders of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) confer on September 25, 1963, at First African Baptist Church in Richmond during the organization’s annual convention. From left to right are the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., president of the SCLC; Joseph E. Lowery, vice-president; and Wyatt Tee Walker, executive director.

Leaders of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) confer on September 25, 1963, at First African Baptist Church in Richmond during the organization’s annual convention. …

Published on August 24, 2023
Mrs. King

Mrs. King

Published on August 24, 2023
Bishop McKenzie

Bishop McKenzie

Published on August 24, 2023
Queen Zakia Shabazz, the founder and director of United Parents Against Lead, is partnering with 1619 Inc., headed by former Richmond Councilman Sa’ad El-Amin., to help prevent high concentrations of lead in vulnerable communities.

Queen Zakia Shabazz, the founder and director of United Parents Against Lead, is partnering with 1619 Inc., headed by former Richmond Councilman Sa’ad El-Amin., to …

Published on August 24, 2023
Principal Angela Wright of Fairfield Court Elementary School advocated for the extra days and even offered to pick up students whose parents couldn’t walk them to school. Above, Principal Wright greets a returning student on July 24, the opening day of the extended 200-day school year.

Principal Angela Wright of Fairfield Court Elementary School advocated for the extra days and even offered to pick up students whose parents couldn’t walk them …

Published on August 24, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks to thousands during his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington on Aug. 28, 1963.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks to thousands during his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of …

Published on August 24, 2023

Published on August 24, 2023
Ms. Hassan

Ms. Hassan

Published on August 24, 2023

Published on August 24, 2023

Published on August 24, 2023

Published on August 24, 2023
MAJOR

MAJOR

Published on August 17, 2023
Lalah Hathaway

Lalah Hathaway

Published on August 17, 2023
Coco Jones

Coco Jones

Published on August 17, 2023
Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan

Published on August 17, 2023
Kirk Whalum

Kirk Whalum

Published on August 17, 2023
Virginia Barber School graduate DeAndre Delaware, left, and current student Brooke Viele gave free back-to-school haircuts to participants at the We Care Community Festival on Saturday at Hotchkiss Field in Richmond’s North Side. The Annual We Care Festival celebrates all that is good in Richmond by promoting wellness, education, community awareness and resident empowerment.

Virginia Barber School graduate DeAndre Delaware, left, and current student Brooke Viele gave free back-to-school haircuts to participants at the We Care Community Festival on …

Published on August 17, 2023
Local R&B, soul and lyrical rap artist Googsz, below, entertains at the celebration in Shockoe Bottom. The event jumpstarted Richmond Music Week.

Local R&B, soul and lyrical rap artist Googsz, below, entertains at the celebration in Shockoe Bottom. The event jumpstarted Richmond Music Week.

Published on August 17, 2023
The Latin and funk band Los Malcriados performs at the inaugural 804 Day event at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market in Shockoe Bottom on Aug. 4.

The Latin and funk band Los Malcriados performs at the inaugural 804 Day event at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market in Shockoe Bottom on Aug. …

Published on August 17, 2023
Thousands of enthusiastic jazz and music fans descended on Richmond Saturday and Sunday to hear the sultry sounds of Chaka Khan, Lalah Hathaway and Coco Jones during the Richmond Jazz and Music Festival at Maymont Park. Amid temperatures in the high 90s, fans also took in Kirk Whalum, MAJOR. and others at the popular annual gathering which celebrated its 11th year. The heat and humidity failed to dampen the festivities, which included food, vendors and plenty of fun and laughter among new and old friends.

Thousands of enthusiastic jazz and music fans descended on Richmond Saturday and Sunday to hear the sultry sounds of Chaka Khan, Lalah Hathaway and Coco …

Published on August 17, 2023