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Celebrating Juneteenth/ Hundreds of people enjoy activities last Saturday at “Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration” on the waterfront of the James River in South Side at the Manchester Dock. The three-day event, organized by the Elegba Folklore Society and its founder, Janine Y. Bell, marks the date on June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom after the defeat of the Confederates and Union forces took control of that state. Richmond’s celebration included educational sessions for people of all ages to learn about Africans brought to this nation 400 years ago and their struggles and contributions. At Saturday’s events, called “Independence Day Our Way,” Dr. W. Neal Holmes, an adjunct political science professor at Virginia Union and Virginia State universities, offers lessons in a learning circle. Dr. Holmes facilitates a monthly study group at the Elegba Folklore Society, 101 E. Broad St. in Downtown. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Celebrating Juneteenth/ Hundreds of people enjoy activities last Saturday at “Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration” on the waterfront of the James River in South Side at …

Published on June 21, 2019
Celebrating Juneteenth/ Hundreds of people enjoy activities last Saturday at “Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration” on the waterfront of the James River in South Side at the Manchester Dock. The three-day event, organized by the Elegba Folklore Society and its founder, Janine Y. Bell, marks the date on June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom after the defeat of the Confederates and Union forces took control of that state. Richmond’s celebration included educational sessions for people of all ages to learn about Africans brought to this nation 400 years ago and their struggles and contributions. At Saturday’s events, called “Independence Day Our Way,” Imani Bell, left, teaches youngsters African dances with the accompaniment of drummers. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Celebrating Juneteenth/ Hundreds of people enjoy activities last Saturday at “Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration” on the waterfront of the James River in South Side at …

Published on June 21, 2019
Cone flowers in North Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Cone flowers in North Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on June 21, 2019
Call it a brand new look for the site of the former Armstrong High School in the 1600 block of North 31st Street in the East End, where these nearly complete apartments now line the street. In all, 105 units are under construction in the first phase of what is called Church Hill North, including 60 family units and 45 senior apartments. Over time, 256 units, including some single-family homes, are to be part of the new mixed-income community. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Call it a brand new look for the site of the former Armstrong High School in the 1600 block of North 31st Street in the …

Published on June 21, 2019
The big reveal/ Ahkbar Jordan, 6, reacts to seeing how his face was painted by artist Kenita Wooten last Saturday during “Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration” at Manchester Dock in South Side. The three-day festival featured a bevy of fun and educational events. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

The big reveal/ Ahkbar Jordan, 6, reacts to seeing how his face was painted by artist Kenita Wooten last Saturday during “Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration” …

Published on June 21, 2019

Published on June 21, 2019

Published on June 21, 2019
The spray-painted letters on this GRTC bench at 23rd and East Franklin streets prompted a reader’s complaint (see below) about graffiti marring seating for riders.

The spray-painted letters on this GRTC bench at 23rd and East Franklin streets prompted a reader’s complaint (see below) about graffiti marring seating for riders.

Published on June 21, 2019

Published on June 21, 2019

Published on June 21, 2019

Published on June 21, 2019
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg waits in the wings to speak as his Democratic rival, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, addresses the crowd at the Blue Commonwealth Gala in Richmond last Saturday. The annual fundraising event, which drew nearly 1,800 people, is hosted by the Democratic Party of Virginia.

Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg waits in the wings to speak as his Democratic rival, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, addresses the crowd at the …

Published on June 21, 2019
Dr. Epp

Dr. Epp

Published on June 21, 2019
Honorary street sign for Fire Chief -Ronald C. Lewis/ Dozens of friends, neighbors, firefighters and supporters turned out for the sign’s unveiling last Saturday at the intersection of Birdwood and Bathgate roads in South Side’s Brookbury neighborhood, where the Lewis family lives. The trailblazing Chief Lewis was Richmond’s first African-American fire chief, serving in the top position from 1978 to 1995. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Honorary street sign for Fire Chief -Ronald C. Lewis/ Dozens of friends, neighbors, firefighters and supporters turned out for the sign’s unveiling last Saturday at …

Published on June 21, 2019
Reverend Valerie Washington

Reverend Valerie Washington

Published on June 21, 2019
Dr. Watson

Dr. Watson

Published on June 21, 2019
Juwan Howard

Juwan Howard

Published on June 21, 2019

Published on June 21, 2019
Kawhi Leonard leads the celebration as the Toronto Raptors parade through a sea of adoring fans Monday after upsetting the Golden State Warriors to secure their first NBA title.

Kawhi Leonard leads the celebration as the Toronto Raptors parade through a sea of adoring fans Monday after upsetting the Golden State Warriors to secure …

Published on June 21, 2019

Published on June 21, 2019