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In the renovated Abner Clay Park in Historic Jackson Ward following the rededication and ribbon-cutting Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, the 3-year- old great-great-grandson of Mr. Clay, Oliver Clay Glasby, takes advantage of the spacious park just as his great-great- grandfather would want him to do.

In the renovated Abner Clay Park in Historic Jackson Ward following the rededication and ribbon-cutting Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, the 3-year- old great-great-grandson of Mr. …

Published on October 13, 2022
Hailing from New Orleans, the 79rs Gang brought its revolutionary sounds and riveting performance to the Richmond Folk Festival. On Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, the city’s Black Masking Carnival gangs enact ritualistic musical battles in the streets, decked out in impossibly colorful, intricate costumery. Rivalries were put aside when Jermaine Bossier, Big Chief of the 7th Ward Creole Hunters, and Romeo Bougere, Big Chief of the 9th Ward Hunters, teamed up to form the musical powerhouse 79rs Gang. Folk Festival attendees enjoyed the 79rs and several other musical acts during this year’s festival. Hurry back!

Hailing from New Orleans, the 79rs Gang brought its revolutionary sounds and riveting performance to the Richmond Folk Festival. On Mardi Gras Day in New …

Published on October 13, 2022
Alphonzo Billups

Alphonzo Billups

Published on October 13, 2022
Trenton Cannon

Trenton Cannon

Published on October 13, 2022
Asked why they will no longer host a class reunion, Jane Crittenden Talley promptly replied, “We’re old and many of us — between 78-80 years old — have various ailments.” Planning a reunion is hard work and many on the committee have done it since 1972, beginning with their first reunion and hosting a celebration every five years after. The group’s last formal reunion is a happy and sad occasion, Mrs. Talley said, adding that the group will continue to gather informally for future celebrations.

Asked why they will no longer host a class reunion, Jane Crittenden Talley promptly replied, “We’re old and many of us — between 78-80 years …

Published on October 13, 2022
Virginia State University’s “Trojan Explosion” Marching Band performs during its homecoming against Bowie State University on Oct. 8.

Virginia State University’s “Trojan Explosion” Marching Band performs during its homecoming against Bowie State University on Oct. 8.

Published on October 13, 2022
Members of Virginia State University’s Marching Band practice music and high-stepping routines before the school’s recent homecoming game. Taylor Whitehead is the interim band director for Virginia State University’s 120- member marching band, known as the “Trojan Explosion.”

Members of Virginia State University’s Marching Band practice music and high-stepping routines before the school’s recent homecoming game. Taylor Whitehead is the interim band director …

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022
Mr. Flowers

Mr. Flowers

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022
Henry L. Marsh Elementary School students’ budding skills were captured on Oct. 4 during a Lobs & Lessons Afterschool program at the Peter Paul Development Center. Coaching them was Crystal Hernandez, a VCU senior intern, who is majoring in health, physical education and exercise science.

Henry L. Marsh Elementary School students’ budding skills were captured on Oct. 4 during a Lobs & Lessons Afterschool program at the Peter Paul Development …

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022
Ms. Travers

Ms. Travers

Published on October 13, 2022

Published on October 13, 2022
Ms. Cosby

Ms. Cosby

Published on October 13, 2022
VUU’s Jada Byers scores a touchdown Oct. 8 in the Panthers’ win against Elizabeth City State.

VUU’s Jada Byers scores a touchdown Oct. 8 in the Panthers’ win against Elizabeth City State.

Published on October 13, 2022