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Published on September 2, 2016

Published on September 2, 2016

Published on September 2, 2016
Volunteers have spruced up the burial site of banking pioneer Maggie L. Walker, whose headstone sits to the left of the large cross in Evergreen Cemetery. The three headstones, right, mark the graves of her husband, Armistead Walker Jr., and their two sons.

Volunteers have spruced up the burial site of banking pioneer Maggie L. Walker, whose headstone sits to the left of the large cross in Evergreen …

Published on September 2, 2016

Published on September 2, 2016

Published on September 2, 2016
Archbishop Tutu

Archbishop Tutu

Published on September 2, 2016

Published on September 2, 2016

Published on September 2, 2016

Published on September 2, 2016

Published on September 2, 2016

Published on September 2, 2016

Published on September 2, 2016
After delivering the introduction, Eric Branch turns the podium over to Gov. Terry McAuliffe for the announcement that 13,000 people once again will be able to vote. Location: The Virginia Civil Rights Memorial on Capitol Square in Downtown. The governor restored Mr. Branch’s voting rights last year. A Chesterfield County resident who once served time for breaking-and-entering, Mr. Branch now owns and operates a lawn care service.

After delivering the introduction, Eric Branch turns the podium over to Gov. Terry McAuliffe for the announcement that 13,000 people once again will be able …

Published on August 26, 2016
Moving to the beat // The event, one of the summer highlights of the 60th Festival of the Arts, drew crowds of people who enjoyed the sounds of several musical groups. Rather than sitting and tapping their feet, many people jumped up and danced to the rhythms.

Moving to the beat // The event, one of the summer highlights of the 60th Festival of the Arts, drew crowds of people who enjoyed …

Published on August 26, 2016
Moving to the beat // David and Cierra Lacks find the beat and move their feet last Saturday at the 9th Annual Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival at Richmond’s Dogwood Dell.

Moving to the beat // David and Cierra Lacks find the beat and move their feet last Saturday at the 9th Annual Latin Jazz and …

Published on August 26, 2016
Its a family Reunion //Right, Nahla Elzubair, 10; left, Salma, 6; and Ahmed Haroun, 9; and Leena Salin, 11, who were with family at the Sudanese table, walk around the festival at Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward.

Its a family Reunion //Right, Nahla Elzubair, 10; left, Salma, 6; and Ahmed Haroun, 9; and Leena Salin, 11, who were with family at the …

Published on August 26, 2016
Family, folklore and food were highlighted last Saturday at the 26th Annual Down Home Family Reunion organized by the Elegba Folklore Society. Festivalgoers enjoyed performances by musical groups, including headliners The Intruders, and browsed tables in the cultural marketplace filled with wares and information linking West African and African-American history and traditions. Left, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, who represents the 3rd District that formerly included Richmond, pauses to talk with a festivalgoer.

Family, folklore and food were highlighted last Saturday at the 26th Annual Down Home Family Reunion organized by the Elegba Folklore Society. Festivalgoers enjoyed performances …

Published on August 26, 2016
The purpose: To improve traffic and pedestrian safety and reduce accidents, according to city officials.

The purpose: To improve traffic and pedestrian safety and reduce accidents, according to city officials.

Published on August 26, 2016
New Roundabout in North Side // This aerial view shows the new roundabout that has replaced the traffic lights at the Six Points intersection in Highland Park. Above, Mayor Dwight C. Jones officially opened the $1.2 million traffic circle Tuesday after more than eight months of construction. Federal funds paid for 90 percent of the work at the crossroads of Brookland Park Boulevard, Meadowbridge Road and Second and Dill avenues. This is one of a series of roundabouts the city has developed in recent years, primarily in the East End.

New Roundabout in North Side // This aerial view shows the new roundabout that has replaced the traffic lights at the Six Points intersection in …

Published on August 26, 2016