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The political advocacy group MoveOn’s Banned Bookmobile made a stop at Richmond’s Main Public Library in Downtown during its trips around the country. The bookmobile is seeking counter book bans imposed by Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis and mostly Republican leaders in other states by rallying supporters and distributing free copies of award-winning books ranging from “To Kill a Mockingbird” to “The Hunger Games,” “Gender Queer,” “The Kite Runner” and “Beloved.” Dr. Lauranett Lee, a historian, educator and candidate for a seat on the Chesterfield County School Board, was among the speakers at the event.

The political advocacy group MoveOn’s Banned Bookmobile made a stop at Richmond’s Main Public Library in Downtown during its trips around the country. The bookmobile …

Published on July 20, 2023
One-year-old Alivia Campbell enjoys pizza and a Capri Sun last Saturday during the Maggie L. Walker 159th birthday celebration at Third Street Bethel AME Church in Jackson Ward. The event was a part of a three-day celebration that featured a short film on the life of Maggie Walker, a wreath ceremony and walking tour of the Maggie Walker House.

One-year-old Alivia Campbell enjoys pizza and a Capri Sun last Saturday during the Maggie L. Walker 159th birthday celebration at Third Street Bethel AME Church …

Published on July 20, 2023
Whitney Smith of Richmond, one of the 60 people who attended the rally, chose a copy of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” as the banned book she planned to read. We The People for Education, which backs Virginia candidates who are pro-public schools, hosted the bookmobile’s visit.

Whitney Smith of Richmond, one of the 60 people who attended the rally, chose a copy of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” as the banned …

Published on July 20, 2023
The Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks to attendees at the inaugural Sunday Dinner event, hosted by the South Carolina Democratic Party’s Black Caucus on March 27, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. Rev. Jackson is stepping down from leading the Rainbow PUSH Coalition since 1971.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks to attendees at the inaugural Sunday Dinner event, hosted by the South Carolina Democratic Party’s Black Caucus on March 27, …

Published on July 20, 2023
M. Moon

M. Moon

Published on July 20, 2023
Jesse Jackson, center, founder of Rainbow PUSH, and NAACP president Kweisi Mfume, right, join hands as they arrive at Greenville County Square for a rally in a Dignity Day March on May 17, 2003, in Greenville, S.C.

Jesse Jackson, center, founder of Rainbow PUSH, and NAACP president Kweisi Mfume, right, join hands as they arrive at Greenville County Square for a rally …

Published on July 20, 2023
Ms. White

Ms. White

Published on July 13, 2023
Kadencia, which performs bomba and Mayagüez-style plena music to promote and preserve Afro-Puerto Rican music, gets the crowd moving and grooving during a two-day celebration presented by the Library of Virginia and the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities last Friday and Saturday. Kadencia is led by father-and-son duo Maurice Sanabria-Ortiz, foreground, and Maurice Tito Sanabria, left on the congas.

Kadencia, which performs bomba and Mayagüez-style plena music to promote and preserve Afro-Puerto Rican music, gets the crowd moving and grooving during a two-day celebration …

Published on July 13, 2023
For the fifth consecutive year, the Virginia War Memorial is honoring the nearly 12,000 Virginia men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to Virginia and the United States by planting 12,000 American flags on the hill alongside the Shrine of Memory. The flags were placed on the hill June 23 by more than 150 volunteers, including Virginia’s First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, soldiers from Fort Gregg-Adams and various Boy Scouts troops. Volunteers are needed to help removed them tomorrow. “We are again asking for your assistance in helping the Virginia War Memorial recruit volunteers to assist in removing the flags on Friday, July 14, at 8 a.m.,” said Jeb Hockman, senior communications adviser, Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Volunteers may show up at Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St. to help with this effort. More information is available at www.vawarmemorial.org/events/hillofheroesday/ or by calling 804.362.2333.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Virginia War Memorial is honoring the nearly 12,000 Virginia men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service …

Published on July 13, 2023
Behold the state bird

Behold the state bird

Published on July 13, 2023
The celebration, which attracted appreciative crowds each day, also featured documentary screenings and art activities.

The celebration, which attracted appreciative crowds each day, also featured documentary screenings and art activities.

Published on July 13, 2023
Initiatives of Change gathered for an “I AM HERE” community-wide healing circle last Friday at Monroe Park near the Altria Theater where two men, Shawn Jackson and Enzo Smith, were shot and killed at Monroe Park on June 6 after leaving Huguenot High School’s graduation ceremonies. Nearly a dozen others were injured. An alleged gunman, Amari Ty-Jon Pollard, 19, was arrested.

Initiatives of Change gathered for an “I AM HERE” community-wide healing circle last Friday at Monroe Park near the Altria Theater where two men, Shawn …

Published on July 13, 2023
An Eventbrite announcement for the “I AM HERE” healing circle read: “May the many lives that our city has lost from this tragic shooting and throughout our city over the years from Monroe Park to Mosby Court inspire all of us as a city and society to do the spiritual, societal, and yes systemic homework that have been divinely assigned to each of us in this moment in order to graduate from this cycle of violence in our city and beloved community.”

An Eventbrite announcement for the “I AM HERE” healing circle read: “May the many lives that our city has lost from this tragic shooting and …

Published on July 13, 2023
Melanie Doggett

Melanie Doggett

Published on July 13, 2023
Champion runner Caster Semenya wins a potentially landmark legal victory Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against by sports rules that force her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels to compete in major competitions.

Champion runner Caster Semenya wins a potentially landmark legal victory Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against by sports …

Published on July 13, 2023
Ken Griffey Jr.

Ken Griffey Jr.

Published on July 13, 2023
For decades after her brother’s assassination in 1968, Christine Farris worked alongside his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote his legacy.

For decades after her brother’s assassination in 1968, Christine Farris worked alongside his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote his legacy.

Published on July 13, 2023
Naomi Folks, 3, and her father, Royce Folks, both of Midlothian, enjoy an art activity during the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities celebration last Saturday at the Library of Virginia. In between the fun activities, Naomi delighted the crowd with her moves while dancing to the sounds of Kadencia’s Afro-Puerto Rican music.

Naomi Folks, 3, and her father, Royce Folks, both of Midlothian, enjoy an art activity during the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities celebration last …

Published on July 13, 2023

Published on July 13, 2023

Published on July 13, 2023