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Published on August 5, 2016

Published on August 5, 2016
Ms. Arnold

Ms. Arnold

Published on August 5, 2016

Published on August 5, 2016
A North Carolina election worker checks a voter’s ID during the March presidential primary election. However, such ID checks may not be needed in the upcoming Nov. 8 election. A new ruling from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Richmond, struck down the state’s ID rules and other voting restrictions as a targeted effort to keep African-Americans from voting.

A North Carolina election worker checks a voter’s ID during the March presidential primary election. However, such ID checks may not be needed in the …

Published on August 5, 2016

Published on August 5, 2016
Sen. Kaine gives his wife, Anne Holton, a kiss in response to her glowing introduction at Monday’s rally.

Sen. Kaine gives his wife, Anne Holton, a kiss in response to her glowing introduction at Monday’s rally.

Published on August 5, 2016
Young motivational speaker Elijah Coles Brown of Henrico County is among those cheering Sen. Kaine.

Young motivational speaker Elijah Coles Brown of Henrico County is among those cheering Sen. Kaine.

Published on August 5, 2016
Above, Tim Kaine declares, “It’s great to be home” as the Democratic vice presidential nominee receives a warm welcome Monday evening from supporters at Huguenot High School.

Above, Tim Kaine declares, “It’s great to be home” as the Democratic vice presidential nominee receives a warm welcome Monday evening from supporters at Huguenot …

Published on August 5, 2016
Supporting the Environment // Despite blistering temperatures nearing 100, more than 600 people gathered at Brown’s Island last Saturday for a rally and march to Capitol Square and the Governor’s Mansion to protest the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, coal ash ponds, fracking, off-shore oil rigs and other threats to public and environmental health. A bevy of speakers addressed the crowd about climate chaos, the destruction of rural communities and health Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press threats because of laws and corporate decisions that put profit above people. People from across Virginia and the nation held signs and banners and chanted as they marched toward the Executive Mansion to urge Gov. Terry McAuliffe to support laws to protect people and the environment. Tents were set up on Brown’s Island, where organizers distributed water and sunscreen to participants.

Supporting the Environment // Despite blistering temperatures nearing 100, more than 600 people gathered at Brown’s Island last Saturday for a rally and march to …

Published on July 29, 2016
Close-up of a petunia in Downtown

Close-up of a petunia in Downtown

Published on July 29, 2016
Protesters also called for pay hikes for workers to $15 an hour. The franchise brought in workers from other chain locations to keep the fast food restaurant open during the picketing. McDonald’s representatives did not respond to Free Press requests for comment. //

Protesters also called for pay hikes for workers to $15 an hour. The franchise brought in workers from other chain locations to keep the fast …

Published on July 29, 2016
Walkout for living wage // Rolanda McMillan protests pay and working conditions in front of the McDonald’s restaurant at 2011 Chamberlayne Ave. She was among 28 workers at the restaurant who picketed last Thursday for basic safety equipment such as oven mitts and to protest cuts to work schedules.

Walkout for living wage // Rolanda McMillan protests pay and working conditions in front of the McDonald’s restaurant at 2011 Chamberlayne Ave. She was among …

Published on July 29, 2016
The project, spearheaded by a Washington art studio, has added more than 100 murals to building exteriors in the city since it began in 2012.

The project, spearheaded by a Washington art studio, has added more than 100 murals to building exteriors in the city since it began in 2012.

Published on July 29, 2016
Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez adds finishing touches to his new “Givers of the Divine” mural. Location: 6 W. Cary St. in Downtown. From Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Quiñonez is among a dozen visiting artists who painted more than 14 murals on buildings during this summer’s Richmond Mural Project, which ended last week.

Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez adds finishing touches to his new “Givers of the Divine” mural. Location: 6 W. Cary St. in Downtown. From Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. …

Published on July 29, 2016
One of God’s children // Gabriel Denison, 2, holds a sign offering details of his ethnic background during last Friday’s Three Parks Walk for Peace in the East End. The youngster attended the march with his parents, Liz and Rob Denison, and year-old sister, Cora, as people gathered with messages of hope and unity despite the recent violence in U.S. communities and abroad. Please see story, more photos, B2.

One of God’s children // Gabriel Denison, 2, holds a sign offering details of his ethnic background during last Friday’s Three Parks Walk for Peace …

Published on July 29, 2016

Published on July 29, 2016
A string of walkers climb the stairs to Jefferson Park, the final stop on the Three Parks Walk for Peace last Friday sponsored by the Neighborhood Resource Center, Central Montessori School and other community groups.

A string of walkers climb the stairs to Jefferson Park, the final stop on the Three Parks Walk for Peace last Friday sponsored by the …

Published on July 29, 2016
Emporess Benniefield and Oryan Law perform “Tears of a Nation” during the open mic session at ART 180’s Black Lives Matter Youth Forum last Friday.

Emporess Benniefield and Oryan Law perform “Tears of a Nation” during the open mic session at ART 180’s Black Lives Matter Youth Forum last Friday.

Published on July 29, 2016

Published on July 29, 2016