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Dr. McCain

Dr. McCain

Published on July 20, 2023
Alexis McNair

Alexis McNair

Published on July 20, 2023
Jesse Jackson, center, founder of Rainbow PUSH, and NAACP president Kweisi Mfume, right, join hands as they arrive at Greenville County Square for a rally in a Dignity Day March on May 17, 2003, in Greenville, S.C.

Jesse Jackson, center, founder of Rainbow PUSH, and NAACP president Kweisi Mfume, right, join hands as they arrive at Greenville County Square for a rally …

Published on July 20, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
The Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks to attendees at the inaugural Sunday Dinner event, hosted by the South Carolina Democratic Party’s Black Caucus on March 27, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. Rev. Jackson is stepping down from leading the Rainbow PUSH Coalition since 1971.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks to attendees at the inaugural Sunday Dinner event, hosted by the South Carolina Democratic Party’s Black Caucus on March 27, …

Published on July 20, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
Chief Edwards

Chief Edwards

Published on July 20, 2023
Johnny Noble reviews renderings of the new school after the ceremony.

Johnny Noble reviews renderings of the new school after the ceremony.

Published on July 20, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
Massive population loss that began in the 1950s and a decades long downturn in the auto industry and other manufacturers severely slashed Detroit’s tax base. Many neighborhoods were rife with vacant and burned out houses. Empty lots became dumping grounds for trash, used tires and even boats.

Massive population loss that began in the 1950s and a decades long downturn in the auto industry and other manufacturers severely slashed Detroit’s tax base. …

Published on July 20, 2023
Superintendent Jason Kamras and other city officials take part in a July 15 groundbreaking ceremony for the new Richmond School of the Arts. The new school, that will replace George Wythe High School, is expected to be completed in 2026.

Superintendent Jason Kamras and other city officials take part in a July 15 groundbreaking ceremony for the new Richmond School of the Arts. The new …

Published on July 20, 2023
Chief Edwards

Chief Edwards

Published on July 20, 2023
Shakia Gullette Warren assumed her role as the new executive director of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia on May 1.

Shakia Gullette Warren assumed her role as the new executive director of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia on May 1.

Published on July 13, 2023
Ms. White

Ms. White

Published on July 13, 2023
An Eventbrite announcement for the “I AM HERE” healing circle read: “May the many lives that our city has lost from this tragic shooting and throughout our city over the years from Monroe Park to Mosby Court inspire all of us as a city and society to do the spiritual, societal, and yes systemic homework that have been divinely assigned to each of us in this moment in order to graduate from this cycle of violence in our city and beloved community.”

An Eventbrite announcement for the “I AM HERE” healing circle read: “May the many lives that our city has lost from this tragic shooting and …

Published on July 13, 2023
Initiatives of Change gathered for an “I AM HERE” community-wide healing circle last Friday at Monroe Park near the Altria Theater where two men, Shawn Jackson and Enzo Smith, were shot and killed at Monroe Park on June 6 after leaving Huguenot High School’s graduation ceremonies. Nearly a dozen others were injured. An alleged gunman, Amari Ty-Jon Pollard, 19, was arrested.

Initiatives of Change gathered for an “I AM HERE” community-wide healing circle last Friday at Monroe Park near the Altria Theater where two men, Shawn …

Published on July 13, 2023
Behold the state bird

Behold the state bird

Published on July 13, 2023
For the fifth consecutive year, the Virginia War Memorial is honoring the nearly 12,000 Virginia men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to Virginia and the United States by planting 12,000 American flags on the hill alongside the Shrine of Memory. The flags were placed on the hill June 23 by more than 150 volunteers, including Virginia’s First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, soldiers from Fort Gregg-Adams and various Boy Scouts troops. Volunteers are needed to help removed them tomorrow. “We are again asking for your assistance in helping the Virginia War Memorial recruit volunteers to assist in removing the flags on Friday, July 14, at 8 a.m.,” said Jeb Hockman, senior communications adviser, Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Volunteers may show up at Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St. to help with this effort. More information is available at www.vawarmemorial.org/events/hillofheroesday/ or by calling 804.362.2333.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Virginia War Memorial is honoring the nearly 12,000 Virginia men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service …

Published on July 13, 2023
The celebration, which attracted appreciative crowds each day, also featured documentary screenings and art activities.

The celebration, which attracted appreciative crowds each day, also featured documentary screenings and art activities.

Published on July 13, 2023
Kadencia, which performs bomba and Mayagüez-style plena music to promote and preserve Afro-Puerto Rican music, gets the crowd moving and grooving during a two-day celebration presented by the Library of Virginia and the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities last Friday and Saturday. Kadencia is led by father-and-son duo Maurice Sanabria-Ortiz, foreground, and Maurice Tito Sanabria, left on the congas.

Kadencia, which performs bomba and Mayagüez-style plena music to promote and preserve Afro-Puerto Rican music, gets the crowd moving and grooving during a two-day celebration …

Published on July 13, 2023