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Supporters of tougher gun laws in Virginia wave signs and banners during a rally in July at the Bank Street entrance to the State Capitol before a special General Assembly session called by Gov. Ralph S. Northam to deal with gun violence in the wake of the shooting death of 9-year-old Markiya Dickson in Richmond and the mass shooting in Virginia Beach that left 12 dead. The Republican-led General Assembly adjourned, however, without considering the governor’s package of bills.

Supporters of tougher gun laws in Virginia wave signs and banners during a rally in July at the Bank Street entrance to the State Capitol …

Published on January 2, 2020
Her family members grieve at a vigil in early June at the South Side park. They are from left, her father, Mark Whitfield Sr., who is holding young Mark Jr.; mother Ciara Dickson; sister Samaya Dickson; and uncle Dion Tuell.

Her family members grieve at a vigil in early June at the South Side park. They are from left, her father, Mark Whitfield Sr., who …

Published on January 2, 2020
A flier bearing the picture of Markiya Dickson, 9, is posted near an entrance to Carter Jones Park where the third-grader was shot and killed at a community cookout during Memorial Day weekend.

A flier bearing the picture of Markiya Dickson, 9, is posted near an entrance to Carter Jones Park where the third-grader was shot and killed …

Published on January 2, 2020
Richmond City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, center, unveils new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs during a ceremony outside the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in June dedicating the new name of the street to honor the late Richmond native and tennis great Arthur Ashe Jr. With her are Mr. Ashe’s nephew, David O. Harris Jr., left, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney.

Richmond City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, center, unveils new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs during a ceremony outside the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in …

Published on January 2, 2020
Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala in May at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to share Tibet’s sacred visual and performing arts in conjunction with an exhibit at the museum.

Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala in May at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to share …

Published on January 2, 2020
Capping the April installation of Dr. William Eric Jackson Sr. as the ninth pastor of Fourth Baptist Church, visiting ministers and church deacons participate in a “laying of hands” ceremony with Dr. Jackson, seated, in the sanctuary of the historic Church Hill congregation.

Capping the April installation of Dr. William Eric Jackson Sr. as the ninth pastor of Fourth Baptist Church, visiting ministers and church deacons participate in …

Published on January 2, 2020
Virginia Union University’s award-winning Athletic Director Joseph “Joe” Taylor and his cousin, Annie Reese, receive special recognition from Richmond City Council in March for their accomplishments. Mr. Taylor, one of the nation’s winningest coaches, was saluted for his induction into the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame for his stellar coaching career. Ms. Reese served 50 years as a member of the Richmond Police Department Crossing Guard Unit, helping schoolchildren cross the street safely as they traveled to and from school.

Virginia Union University’s award-winning Athletic Director Joseph “Joe” Taylor and his cousin, Annie Reese, receive special recognition from Richmond City Council in March for their …

Published on January 2, 2020
Just days later, Lt. Gov. Justin E. Fairfax, center, is swarmed by reporters inside the Capitol Rotunda as he responds to allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2004 while he was a law school student. Following that allegation, Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring announces he dressed in blackface at a fraternity party in 1980 when he was a student at the University of Virginia. All three men remain in office.

Just days later, Lt. Gov. Justin E. Fairfax, center, is swarmed by reporters inside the Capitol Rotunda as he responds to allegations that he sexually …

Published on January 2, 2020
Gov. Ralph S. Northam explains during a news conference in February that he is neither the person in blackface nor the person dressed in the Ku Klux Klan robe and hood that are pictured on his 1984 medical school yearbook page, despite his public apology a day earlier.

Gov. Ralph S. Northam explains during a news conference in February that he is neither the person in blackface nor the person dressed in the …

Published on January 2, 2020
More than 100 people turned out for the 3rd Annual Holly Ball Gala sponsored by the Richmond Metropolitan Chapter of The Charmettes to raise money for cancer research. Chapter President Edna Rodwell, left, shares a moment with Melissa Dilworth, chair of the committee that staged the benefit dinner- dance on Dec. 27 at the Belmont Recreation Center in Henrico County.

More than 100 people turned out for the 3rd Annual Holly Ball Gala sponsored by the Richmond Metropolitan Chapter of The Charmettes to raise money …

Published on January 2, 2020
Niambi Sala, left, and Thandiwe of the hip-hop/soul duo OSHUN inspire the crowd with song. The annual celebra- tion of African-American culture ran Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, honoring seven principles — unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.

Niambi Sala, left, and Thandiwe of the hip-hop/soul duo OSHUN inspire the crowd with song. The annual celebra- tion of African-American culture ran Dec. 26 …

Published on January 2, 2020
Imani Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society, which puts on the festival, performs with African drummers.

Imani Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society, which puts on the festival, performs with African drummers.

Published on January 2, 2020
Tiya Shaw, left, works with her 7-year-old daughter, Shawn, on a harvest craft project in the festival’s area for youths.

Tiya Shaw, left, works with her 7-year-old daughter, Shawn, on a harvest craft project in the festival’s area for youths.

Published on January 2, 2020
Hundreds of people peruse the various wares in the African Market at the 29th Annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival held last Saturday at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. The event featured speaker Dr. Runoko Rashidi, a noted anthropologist and historian, who addressed the group via Skype, as well as numerous activities for families and entertainers. This year’s theme: “Ascension,” marking the crossing from the 400th year of the arrival in Virginia of the first enslaved Africans to the hope for the future.

Hundreds of people peruse the various wares in the African Market at the 29th Annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival held last Saturday at Martin Luther …

Published on January 2, 2020
Downtown fountain in lights

Downtown fountain in lights

Published on January 2, 2020
Ms. Ward unpacks groceries in her new kitchen, while Ms. Cavell shows off her new living room and bedroom. The two, who had lived for 35 years in the nearby Creighton Court public housing community are among 37 seniors from Creighton Court who have moved into the newly completed building as part of the first step to redeveloping the public housing complex. The Community Builders of Boston undertook the Armstrong Renaissance development with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

Ms. Ward unpacks groceries in her new kitchen, while Ms. Cavell shows off her new living room and bedroom. The two, who had lived for …

Published on January 2, 2020
Ms. Ward unpacks groceries in her new kitchen, while, right, Ms. Cavell shows off her new living room and bedroom. The two, who had lived for 35 years in the nearby Creighton Court public housing community are among 37 seniors from Creighton Court who have moved into the newly completed building as part of the first step to redeveloping the public housing complex. The Community Builders of Boston undertook the Armstrong Renaissance development with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

Ms. Ward unpacks groceries in her new kitchen, while, right, Ms. Cavell shows off her new living room and bedroom. The two, who had lived …

Published on January 2, 2020
Nancy Ward, left, and her friend and neighbor, Lorraine Cavell, stand in front of their new apartment building in the Armstrong Renaissance complex that has replaced Armstrong High School in the 1600 block of North 31st St.

Nancy Ward, left, and her friend and neighbor, Lorraine Cavell, stand in front of their new apartment building in the Armstrong Renaissance complex that has …

Published on January 2, 2020
Kiante Tate, 12, lights one of the seven candles of the kinara at the annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival last Saturday. The event, held at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School by the Elegba Folklore Society, drew hundreds of people honoring the seven principles highlighted during Kwanzaa’s seven days. Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 in the United States by Dr. Maulana Karenga.

Kiante Tate, 12, lights one of the seven candles of the kinara at the annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival last Saturday. The event, held at …

Published on January 2, 2020
More than 2,000 people erupt into cheers at the coming of 2020 at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration. At the stroke of noon on Dec. 31, confetti dropped from the top of the rotunda as youngsters and their families celebrated New Year’s early on Tuesday. The annual celebration is geared to the young and those who have a hard time staying up until midnight to welcome the new year.

More than 2,000 people erupt into cheers at the coming of 2020 at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration. At the stroke …

Published on January 2, 2020