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Published on July 21, 2022

Published on July 21, 2022
Muriel Branch and Sonja Branch-Wilson own a cherished copy of “You Need a Schoolhouse: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald, and the Building of Schools for the Segregated South” by Stephanie Deutsch. The book explains the evolution of Cumberland County’s Pine Grove School, which is being restored by Mrs. Branch’s family.

Muriel Branch and Sonja Branch-Wilson own a cherished copy of “You Need a Schoolhouse: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald, and the Building of Schools for …

Published on July 21, 2022

Published on July 21, 2022
Muriel Branch, left, is the outgoing president of the AMMD Pine Grove Project, which has received a $290,000 African-American Civil Rights grant stabilize the historic Cumberland County Pine Grove Rosenwald School. Her daughter, Sonja Branch-Wilson, will succeed Mrs. Branch as president of the family organization.

Muriel Branch, left, is the outgoing president of the AMMD Pine Grove Project, which has received a $290,000 African-American Civil Rights grant stabilize the historic …

Published on July 21, 2022
Writer/director Jordan Peele on the set of “Nope,” his highly anticipated film that opens this weekend. Critics say the film, which follows Mr. Peele’s “Get Out” and “Us,” is filled with “a new set of horrors and unsettling metaphors.”

Writer/director Jordan Peele on the set of “Nope,” his highly anticipated film that opens this weekend. Critics say the film, which follows Mr. Peele’s “Get …

Published on July 21, 2022
Fred Kerley, center, Marvin Bracy-Williams, right, and Trayvon Bromell, finish first, second and third place respectively July 16 in the U.S. World Athletic Championships, in Eugene, Ore.

Fred Kerley, center, Marvin Bracy-Williams, right, and Trayvon Bromell, finish first, second and third place respectively July 16 in the U.S. World Athletic Championships, in …

Published on July 21, 2022
Mr. Davis

Mr. Davis

Published on July 21, 2022

Published on July 21, 2022
Virginia Democratic House Minority Leader Don. L. Scott Jr. made history June 1 when his Democratic colleagues in the House elected him to take charge and take on the challenge of rebuilding a majority. A Portsmouth attorney, Delegate Scott stands at the Virginia State Capitol’s Civil Rights Monument that honors the late attorneys Oliver W. Hill Sr. and Spottswood W. Robinson, who were law partners and are greatly admired by Delegate Scott.

Virginia Democratic House Minority Leader Don. L. Scott Jr. made history June 1 when his Democratic colleagues in the House elected him to take charge …

Published on July 14, 2022
Father Nathan Scott, and son, Kingston, 10 months, enjoy their first gospel music concert.

Father Nathan Scott, and son, Kingston, 10 months, enjoy their first gospel music concert.

Published on July 14, 2022

Published on July 14, 2022
The young pageant enthusiasts are Mia Moore, 4, of Richmond, Little Miss Black East Coast, and McKenzie Casey-Jones, 7, of Hopewell, Little Miss Black Virginia. The two pageant winners displayed their public speaking skills before an encouraging audience.

The young pageant enthusiasts are Mia Moore, 4, of Richmond, Little Miss Black East Coast, and McKenzie Casey-Jones, 7, of Hopewell, Little Miss Black Virginia. …

Published on July 14, 2022
Sheilah Belle’s 12th Annual Gospel Music Fest at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park introduced the audience to two “Little Misses” of Little Miss Black Virginia on June 11.

Sheilah Belle’s 12th Annual Gospel Music Fest at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park introduced the audience to two “Little Misses” of Little Miss Black Virginia …

Published on July 14, 2022
Crape myrtle in the West End

Crape myrtle in the West End

Published on July 14, 2022

Published on July 14, 2022

Published on July 14, 2022
Hundreds gather at Monroe Park on July 8 to rally for the support of abortion access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s rollback of the 49-year-old Roe v. Wade decision that conferred a woman’s right to have an abortion. The supporters were joined by Democratic lawmakers and activists. On the same day, President Biden signed an executive order to increase protection against potential penalties that women seeking abortion may face if they travel across state lines for the procedure. The order also includes measures to safeguard access to abortion medication and contraception.

Hundreds gather at Monroe Park on July 8 to rally for the support of abortion access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s rollback …

Published on July 14, 2022
To avoid causing confusion or alarming area residents, no sirens are used during the training sessions. Also, water-based smoke, which creates the illusion of smoke, is used but has no harmful effects. Training began in June and will conclude this month.

To avoid causing confusion or alarming area residents, no sirens are used during the training sessions. Also, water-based smoke, which creates the illusion of smoke, …

Published on July 14, 2022
The training program is a simulation of a fire on the eighth floor with “one fatality” and another “person with injuries. The firefighters gear up just as they would for a real fire and are called to the location on their trucks.

The training program is a simulation of a fire on the eighth floor with “one fatality” and another “person with injuries. The firefighters gear up …

Published on July 14, 2022