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Jasmine Howell and her son, Aiden Howell, 4, relax and listen to speakers after participating in the Unity Walk through the Museum District last Friday to commemorate the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Speakers at the event, organized by Coming to the Table, recited excerpts from Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech that was delivered at the 1963 march. The walk also marked the 65th anniversary of the lynching of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old from Chicago who was brutally murdered in Money, Miss., in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a white woman. His lynching, and a photo of his disfigured body lying in a casket that was published by JET magazine, drew widespread public attention to the brutality Black people faced, particularly in the South, and helped mobilize the Civil Rights Movement.

Jasmine Howell and her son, Aiden Howell, 4, relax and listen to speakers after participating in the Unity Walk through the Museum District last Friday …

Published on September 3, 2020

Gov. McAuliffe, Speaker Howell

Gov. McAuliffe, Speaker Howell

Published on September 11, 2015

Jack J. Pollard Jr. poses in his first store, The Peanut Shoppe at 2nd and Broad streets, with the Planters’ icon, Mr. Peanut. Mr. Pollard’s son, Daryl, was wearing the costume and entertained customers in the shop.

Jack J. Pollard Jr. poses in his first store, The Peanut Shoppe at 2nd and Broad streets, with the Planters’ icon, Mr. Peanut. Mr. Pollard’s …

Published on October 3, 2014

Students are shown in the Claflin University Print Shop (circa early 1900s). The photo, from the Claflin University Archives, is produced by Cecil Williams, a 1960 Claflin graduate whose personal library will be part of the Getty collection.

Students are shown in the Claflin University Print Shop (circa early 1900s). The photo, from the Claflin University Archives, is produced by Cecil Williams, a …

Published on February 3, 2022

Republican House Speaker Kirk Cox

Republican House Speaker Kirk Cox

Published on September 21, 2018

This rendering shows the mixed-use development planned for the Lombardy Street-Brook Road intersection, with apartments and other residences located above offices, shops and businesses in a neighborhood center.

This rendering shows the mixed-use development planned for the Lombardy Street-Brook Road intersection, with apartments and other residences located above offices, shops and businesses in …

Published on July 12, 2019

Marvin Smith, 52, hopes for customers at his shop, The Barbershop on2, at 420 N. 2nd St. in Jackson Ward. He only allows one customer in at a time and sanitizes everything regularly.

Marvin Smith, 52, hopes for customers at his shop, The Barbershop on2, at 420 N. 2nd St. in Jackson Ward. He only allows one customer …

Published on March 26, 2020

Spreading holiday cheer // Dwight Hagans, top, helps Kyyon White choose a shirt, while Tom Graves, bottom, shops for gifts with two youngsters. Organizers expected Operation Santa Claus to provide gifts to more than 50 families.

Spreading holiday cheer // Dwight Hagans, top, helps Kyyon White choose a shirt, while Tom Graves, bottom, shops for gifts with two youngsters. Organizers expected …

Published on December 25, 2015

Clarence Oliver Jr. works side by side with his dad, Clarence Oliver Sr., at Supreme Hairstyling Lounge in Jackson Ward. The shop has been at its 1st Street location since 1976.

Clarence Oliver Jr. works side by side with his dad, Clarence Oliver Sr., at Supreme Hairstyling Lounge in Jackson Ward. The shop has been at …

Published on June 16, 2017

People line up as early as 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, to receive numbers that allow them to shop at the Meadowbridge Community Market when it opens at 10 a.m. The market, which provides free grocery items, is at 3613 Meadowbridge Road.

People line up as early as 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, to receive numbers that allow them to shop at the Meadowbridge Community Market …

Published on November 22, 2023

Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is the vacant, graffiti-marked mechanic’s shop at 1305 N. 5th St. In the background is the Hebrew Cemetery.

Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is …

Published on September 3, 2020

Ms. Kamara stands outside of Ruby Scoops, her ice cream shop on Brookland Park Boulevard on North Side, where she serves a variety of her ice cream and sorbet creations. Her ultimate goal is to open more locations.

Ms. Kamara stands outside of Ruby Scoops, her ice cream shop on Brookland Park Boulevard on North Side, where she serves a variety of her …

Published on September 2, 2021

Oliver Hill Day/ The 22nd Annual Oliver Hill Day on May 10 at the Oliver Hill Courts Building. The theme: “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society.” The event honors the memory of Mr. Hill, a lawyer and civil rights icon whose successful legal battles against racial discrimination helped end the unconstitutional doctrine of “separate but equal.” Mr. Hill’s son, Dr. Oliver W. Hill Jr., second from right, a professor at Virginia State University, was among the keynote speakers for the event hosted by the Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. With Mr. Hill are, from right, his wife, Dr. Renee Hill, an associate professor at VSU, and her parents, retired Lt. Col. Nelson Bickley and historian Dr. Ancella Bickley. Other keynote speakers were former Richmond Circuit Court Judge Richard D. Taylor Jr. and University of Richmond law professor Jonathan K. Stubbs. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Oliver Hill Day/ The 22nd Annual Oliver Hill Day on May 10 at the Oliver Hill Courts Building. The theme: “Free Speech, Free Press, Free …

Published on May 18, 2019

Standing together // families and individuals listen as speakers promote religious freedom, diversity and inclusive communities.

Standing together // families and individuals listen as speakers promote religious freedom, diversity and inclusive communities.

Published on March 24, 2017

Down home fun // Two-year-old Mali Bey creates bubbles and his own fun last Saturday at the Down Home Family Reunion at Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. Families came together to enjoy music, dance, stories, food and shopping at the annual event.

Down home fun // Two-year-old Mali Bey creates bubbles and his own fun last Saturday at the Down Home Family Reunion at Abner Clay Park …

Published on August 26, 2016

youth activist and motivational speaker Elijah Coles-Brown, 15, addresses participants at the rally.

youth activist and motivational speaker Elijah Coles-Brown, 15, addresses participants at the rally.

Published on January 17, 2020

Kelita Wooten, bottom right, paints the face of a youngster during the festivities that included speakers, workshops and children’s activities.

Kelita Wooten, bottom right, paints the face of a youngster during the festivities that included speakers, workshops and children’s activities.

Published on January 5, 2018

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to beat the heat. James Thornton and Deja Shabazz cooled off with a treat from Sweet Frog at the Stonebridge Shopping Center in Chesterfield County. (photo by Ava Reaves)

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to …

Published on July 26, 2019

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

Spreading holiday cheer // Santa Claus suited up to join the Prince Hall Masons of the 26th District to provide holiday cheer and gifts to children from families in need last Saturday at the Walmart on Sheila Lane in South Side. Santa greets Khaliel Walker, left, and Kameron Perez, as they start their shopping trip.

Spreading holiday cheer // Santa Claus suited up to join the Prince Hall Masons of the 26th District to provide holiday cheer and gifts to …

Published on December 25, 2015