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Members of the Elegba Folklore Society.

Members of the Elegba Folklore Society.

Published on June 5, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025
Tev’n Powers discusses his “Fugitive Data Portraits” project, revealing stories of self emancipation from Virginia’s archival records during a virtual talk hosted by the Library of Virginia.

Tev’n Powers discusses his “Fugitive Data Portraits” project, revealing stories of self emancipation from Virginia’s archival records during a virtual talk hosted by the Library …

Published on June 5, 2025
New Generation Church RVA’s new building at 1700 Blair St. in Richmond’s Randolph neighborhood will be dedicated Sunday, June 8. The church, founded in 2008, recently purchased the property as its second campus location.

New Generation Church RVA’s new building at 1700 Blair St. in Richmond’s Randolph neighborhood will be dedicated Sunday, June 8. The church, founded in 2008, …

Published on June 5, 2025
The Progress Pride Flag flies outside City Hall in recognition of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The flag’s design includes the traditional rainbow along with black, brown, pink, light blue and white stripes to honor LGBTQ+ people of color and the transgender community.

The Progress Pride Flag flies outside City Hall in recognition of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The flag’s design includes the traditional rainbow along with black, …

Published on June 5, 2025
Richmond residents Alexis Fryar and Kathryn Settle contribute to a community mural at the intersection of Hermitage and Laburnum during a volunteer paint day. The collaborative artwork is part of a traffic calming initiative aimed at enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety in the area surrounding Linwood Holton Elementary School.

Richmond residents Alexis Fryar and Kathryn Settle contribute to a community mural at the intersection of Hermitage and Laburnum during a volunteer paint day. The …

Published on June 5, 2025
Daisies at Ancarrows Landing

Daisies at Ancarrows Landing

Published on June 5, 2025
At Richmond’s City Hall on May 30, Mayor Danny Avula joins leaders of LGBTQ+ organizations to raise the Progress Pride Flag ahead of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

At Richmond’s City Hall on May 30, Mayor Danny Avula joins leaders of LGBTQ+ organizations to raise the Progress Pride Flag ahead of National LGBTQ+ …

Published on June 5, 2025
Narissa Rahaman, executive director of Equality Virginia, speaks during the event celebrating the raising of the Progress Pride Flag at City Hall.

Narissa Rahaman, executive director of Equality Virginia, speaks during the event celebrating the raising of the Progress Pride Flag at City Hall.

Published on June 5, 2025
Virginia Pride organizers, in partnership with artist Scott Csoke, opened the Gayest Room Ever at Quirk Hotel on May 29 to kick off Pride Month. Created with a grant from Richmond Region Tourism, bookings of the room will help support Virginia Pride.

Virginia Pride organizers, in partnership with artist Scott Csoke, opened the Gayest Room Ever at Quirk Hotel on May 29 to kick off Pride Month. …

Published on June 5, 2025
On Saturday, May 31, crew members Ahmed Bouazzaoui and Tray Bien worked with Journey for Change and 5 Rivers Film to document 25 students from Richmond Hill’s Armstrong Leadership Program as they walked the Trail of the Enslaved from Ancarrow’s Landing to Lumpkin’s Jail. The walk and filming were part of the students’ graduation retreat.

On Saturday, May 31, crew members Ahmed Bouazzaoui and Tray Bien worked with Journey for Change and 5 Rivers Film to document 25 students from …

Published on June 5, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025
Students listen and prepare before walking the trail. The film project began four years ago and is scheduled to be released in 2026.

Students listen and prepare before walking the trail. The film project began four years ago and is scheduled to be released in 2026.

Published on June 5, 2025
Orchard Richmond and Peter Paul RVA program participants, Isoke Chandler, Gilbert Carter, Marquise Oliver and Nina Chandler (from right) pluck their violin strings during a spring concert May 22 at Peter Paul RVA.

Orchard Richmond and Peter Paul RVA program participants, Isoke Chandler, Gilbert Carter, Marquise Oliver and Nina Chandler (from right) pluck their violin strings during a …

Published on June 5, 2025
Qmaya-Leigh Owens, a Music Orchard Richmond and Peter Paul RVA participant, plays during the concert that showcased the talents of young musicians with one or more years of practice.

Qmaya-Leigh Owens, a Music Orchard Richmond and Peter Paul RVA participant, plays during the concert that showcased the talents of young musicians with one or …

Published on June 5, 2025
The Ginter Park Water Tank on North Avenue, as seen on Tuesday, May 27, serves neighborhoods that were under the City’s latest boil water advisory. Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press

The Ginter Park Water Tank on North Avenue, as seen on Tuesday, May 27, serves neighborhoods that were under the City’s latest boil water advisory. …

Published on May 30, 2025
Brothers J.T. Davis (left) and Shea Davis (right) celebrate their graduation from Reynolds Community College alongside their mother, Stacie Davis, dean of the college’s School of Business and Industrial Trades.

Brothers J.T. Davis (left) and Shea Davis (right) celebrate their graduation from Reynolds Community College alongside their mother, Stacie Davis, dean of the college’s School …

Published on May 30, 2025

Published on May 29, 2025
This marker, erected in 1939 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, stands at a Wise Street site now believed to contain as many as 742 graves, according to a recent survey.

This marker, erected in 1939 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, stands at a Wise Street site now believed to contain as many as …

Published on May 29, 2025
The Ginter Park Water Tank on North Avenue, as seen on Tuesday, May 27, serves neighborhoods under the City’s latest boil water advisory.

The Ginter Park Water Tank on North Avenue, as seen on Tuesday, May 27, serves neighborhoods under the City’s latest boil water advisory.

Published on May 29, 2025