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Bishop Phoebe Roaf, holding the crosier, pauses for a photo with a contingent from St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Richmond following her consecration May 4 as bishop of West Tennessee. Seated next to Bishop Roaf is retired Bishop Shannon Johnston of the Diocese of Virginia. (photo courtesy of St. Phillip's Episcopal Church)

Bishop Phoebe Roaf, holding the crosier, pauses for a photo with a contingent from St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Richmond following her consecration May 4 …

Published on May 24, 2019

Published on May 24, 2019
Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to share Tibet’s sacred visual and performing arts with area audiences. The monks’ work, created over four days, was completed in conjunction with the VMFA’s new exhibit, “Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment,” that features roughly 100 historical and contemporary objects highlighting the role of art in Tibetan Buddhist culture and religious practices. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to …

Published on May 24, 2019
Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to share Tibet’s sacred visual and performing arts with area audiences. The monks’ work, created over four days, was completed in conjunction with the VMFA’s new exhibit, “Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment,” that features roughly 100 historical and contemporary objects highlighting the role of art in Tibetan Buddhist culture and religious practices. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to …

Published on May 24, 2019
Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to share Tibet’s sacred visual and performing arts with area audiences. The monks’ work, created over four days, was completed in conjunction with the VMFA’s new exhibit, “Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment,” that features roughly 100 historical and contemporary objects highlighting the role of art in Tibetan Buddhist culture and religious practices. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Mandala: Sacred art/Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in India create a sand mandala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently to …

Published on May 24, 2019
Jaheem Hewlett

Jaheem Hewlett

Published on May 24, 2019
State Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan tells the audience about her roots growing up on Virginia State University’s campus, where her father was a professor and her mother worked as a counselor.

State Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan tells the audience about her roots growing up on Virginia State University’s campus, where her father was a professor and …

Published on May 24, 2019
Virginia State University alumna Congresswoman Lucy McBath of Georgia urges graduates to fight on to help others during Sunday afternoon’s ceremony.

Virginia State University alumna Congresswoman Lucy McBath of Georgia urges graduates to fight on to help others during Sunday afternoon’s ceremony.

Published on May 24, 2019
Adrien Passee places the commencement sash over the shoulders of fellow graduate Sara Parsons during the Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Virginia State University Multi-Purpose Center.

Adrien Passee places the commencement sash over the shoulders of fellow graduate Sara Parsons during the Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Virginia State University Multi-Purpose …

Published on May 24, 2019
Valedictorian Tiffany M. Tucker of Dinwiddie County is recognized during ceremonies for having the highest GPA in the Class of 2019. She earned a degree in business management and plans to enroll in graduate school in the fall.

Valedictorian Tiffany M. Tucker of Dinwiddie County is recognized during ceremonies for having the highest GPA in the Class of 2019. She earned a degree …

Published on May 24, 2019
Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day festival featured music, art and a range of sporting events and contests for people and dogs. Competitors go head to head in the SUP Cross race on the James River. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day …

Published on May 24, 2019
Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day festival featured music, art and a range of sporting events and contests for people and dogs. This four-legged friend tries its luck in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs jumping contest. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day …

Published on May 24, 2019
Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day festival featured music, art and a range of sporting events and contests for people and dogs. Sierra Blair-Coyle cracks a smile while focusing on conquering the Boulder Bash. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day …

Published on May 24, 2019
Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day festival featured music, art and a range of sporting events and contests for people and dogs. Hundreds of spectators watch the daring Boulder Bash competition during which professional climbers compete to get to the top of a 20-foot, man-made cave. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day …

Published on May 24, 2019
Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day festival featured music, art and a range of sporting events and contests for people and dogs. Aaron Bray takes a leap during a slacklining event. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Riverrocking the James/An estimated 100,000 people flocked to Brown’s Island and the riverfront in Downtown last weekend for the Dominion Energy Riverrock festival. The three-day …

Published on May 24, 2019
Robin on a fence in the West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Robin on a fence in the West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on May 24, 2019
Cityscape- Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/A quartet joins in unveiling a tribute street sign Saturday to the late Percy J. Minor Sr. in honor of his commitment to revitalizing the city’s Swansboro neighborhood. From left, Mr. Minor’s widow, Mozelle Minor; 5th District City Councilman Parker Agelasto; and Mr. Minor’s sons, Percy Minor Jr. and Cecil Minor, remove the covering to reveal the honorary street sign at Bainbridge and 25th streets. Mr. Agelasto proposed the sign to pay tribute Mr. Minor, who advocated for Swansboro as president of the civic association. An ordinance passed by City Council credits Mr. Minor, who died in 2013, with pushing for development of more housing for retirees and other improvements. The ceremony was followed by a neighborhood cleanup led by Mr. Agelasto. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape- Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/A quartet joins in unveiling a tribute street sign Saturday to the late Percy J. Minor Sr. in …

Published on May 24, 2019
Bookworms and history buffs/ Richmond School Board member and former principal Cheryl L. Burke leads an activity about acts of kindness Monday for second-graders from G.H. Reid Elementary School during the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia’s Children’s Book Festival. The event included the reading of “Each Kindness,” a book by Jacqueline Woodson, tours of the museum’s galleries and other activities. Each student was sent home with a bag of books at the end of the day. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Bookworms and history buffs/ Richmond School Board member and former principal Cheryl L. Burke leads an activity about acts of kindness Monday for second-graders from …

Published on May 24, 2019
Speaking through art/John Marshall High School students Denaisja Jones, 16, left, and Nikisha Flemming, 15, put finishing touches on a 13-week mural project at the North Side school titled, “The Voices of John Marshall.” The students participate in ART180’s after-school community program, with the mural designed and created by 15 students with the co-leadership of local artist-volunteers Austin “Auz” Miles and Justice Dwight. It is one of 16 projects ART180 has throughout the city. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Speaking through art/John Marshall High School students Denaisja Jones, 16, left, and Nikisha Flemming, 15, put finishing touches on a 13-week mural project at the …

Published on May 18, 2019

Published on May 18, 2019