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Jace Miles celebrates his victory in the 2nd Annual Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament at the awards presentation Friday night at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. The 13-year-old Henderson Middle School student, the son of Michael and Otesa Miles, received a trophy and $400 for his first place showing in the four-round competition involving 10 youths. Jace started playing chess in an afternoon elementary school program. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, he further developed his chess skills by playing online with a cousin who lives in New York. In between, he continued to play the game.

Jace Miles celebrates his victory in the 2nd Annual Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament at the awards presentation Friday night at the Black History Museum …

Published on February 16, 2023

President Joe biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington, as Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., applaud.

President Joe biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in …

Published on February 9, 2023

Construction of a new Amazon facility is scheduled for completion in Henrico County’s Fairfield District this year. When the online retailer announced plans in April 2021 for its state-of-the art robotics fulfillment center on 119 acres along Richmond-Henrico Turnpike, near Richmond Raceway, Amazon and county officials said it would lead to 1,000 job opportunities. The 2.6-million-square-foot facility will be the largest building in Central Virginia, officials said. To accommodate increased traffic in the area, Richmond-Henrico Turnpike has been extended to four lanes, with a new traffic signal placed at the main entrance to the site. “Amazon has been proud to call Virginia home since 2006,” said Alicia Boler Davis, who was Amazon’s vice president of Global Customer Fulfillment at the time of the announcement. “Collectively it takes a strong workforce and local support network to serve our customers across the Commonwealth and the region. The launch of this state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Central Virginia will create more than 1,000 jobs with industry-leading pay and benefits starting on the first day of employment. I’m excited to see Virginians continue to excel at Amazon, building better and brighter futures.”

Construction of a new Amazon facility is scheduled for completion in Henrico County’s Fairfield District this year. When the online retailer announced plans in April …

Published on January 26, 2023

The Department of General Services continues work to excavate and construct a tunnel between the new General Assembly Building and the Capitol’s subterranean visitor center that opened in 2007. During the renovation, the Capitol building remains open to the public, but the closure affects the Capitol complex’s Meriwether Café, gift shop, exhibit area, press room and two meeting rooms.

The Department of General Services continues work to excavate and construct a tunnel between the new General Assembly Building and the Capitol’s subterranean visitor center …

Published on January 12, 2023

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., left, and Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., right, speaks with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in the House chamber as the House meets for a second day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington on Jan. 4.

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., left, and Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., right, speaks with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in the House chamber as the House meets …

Published on January 5, 2023

Pittsburgh NCAA college football defensive back Damar Hamlin poses for a photo with Bryce Williams, 3, of Mckees Rocks, Pa., after the youngster picked out a toy during Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation community toy drive at kelly and Nina’s Daycare Center, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Mckees Rocks, Pa. Hamlin wanted to raise $2,500 online to buy toys for needy kids. It took about two years. Then came Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, when the Buffalo Bills safety was critically injured during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He instantly became one of the biggest stories in sports, and thousands of people found his GoFundMe page. The result: Roughly $3.7 million donated in the first 12 hours.

Pittsburgh NCAA college football defensive back Damar Hamlin poses for a photo with Bryce Williams, 3, of Mckees Rocks, Pa., after the youngster picked out …

Published on January 5, 2023

High school student Mecca Patterson-Guridy, 17, poses for a portrait in Philadelphia. Scrutiny from conservatives around teaching about race, gender and sexuality has made many teachers reluctant to discuss issues that touch on cultural divides. To fill in gaps, some students, including Mecca, are looking to social media, where online personalities, nonprofit organizations and teachers are experimenting with ways to connect with them outside the confines of school.

High school student Mecca Patterson-Guridy, 17, poses for a portrait in Philadelphia. Scrutiny from conservatives around teaching about race, gender and sexuality has made many …

Published on December 15, 2022

The exhibit featured artifacts such as yearbooks, football program books, a vintage intercom speaker, photographs of well-regarded administrators and other memorabilia from those halcyon days gone by.

The exhibit featured artifacts such as yearbooks, football program books, a vintage intercom speaker, photographs of well-regarded administrators and other memorabilia from those halcyon days …

Published on December 8, 2022

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., talks with reporters Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington. The day after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would step aside, Rep. Jeffries announced his own history-making bid Friday to become the first Black American to helm a major U.S. political party in Congress as leader of the House Democrats.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., talks with reporters Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington. The day after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would step aside, Rep. …

Published on November 23, 2022

Construction continues at Virginia’s Capitol Square as seen here last month. The Capitol Visitor Center has been closed to the public since May 2 for numerous projects. According to a press release from the Department of General Services, the closure is expected to continue until next month, during which time the historic Capitol will remain open. All visitors must use the west entrance to the Capitol, where they are screened upon entry. Buses, tour groups and other large multiple-passenger vehicles can unload on the eastern-most lane of 9th Street near the Capitol Square vehicular entrance at Grace Street. Individuals who need accessibility accommodations and are arriving via a passenger vehicle can call (804) 389-5338 and arrange for drop-off inside Capitol Square. It is advised that all Capitol Square visitors should stay clear of fenced construction areas for safety reasons. The subterranean Visitor Center opened in 2007 and includes two large event/meeting rooms, a café, gift shop, exhibit space, and a media room. The closure of the Capitol Visitor Center is necessary for DGS to safely complete both critical waterproofing and tunnel construction projects.

Construction continues at Virginia’s Capitol Square as seen here last month. The Capitol Visitor Center has been closed to the public since May 2 for …

Published on November 10, 2022

A ceremonial mechanical excavator is on site for the groundbreaking at the CoStar Group’s campus in Downtown Richmond in front of the current CoStar headquarters building at 5th and Tredegar streets. CoStar, founded in 1987, provides commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces for real estate transactions. Community partners, CoStar employees and the public witnessed the ceremonial groundbreaking and announcements about the $460 million project that is projected to bring at least 2,000 new jobs to the area.

A ceremonial mechanical excavator is on site for the groundbreaking at the CoStar Group’s campus in Downtown Richmond in front of the current CoStar headquarters …

Published on November 3, 2022

A ceremonial mechanical excavator is on site for the groundbreaking at the CoStar Group’s campus in Downtown Richmond in front of the current CoStar headquarters building at 5th and Tredegar streets. CoStar, founded in 1987, provides commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces for real estate transactions. Community partners, CoStar employees and the public witnessed the ceremonial groundbreaking and announcements about the $460 million project that is projected to bring at least 2,000 new jobs to the area.

A ceremonial mechanical excavator is on site for the groundbreaking at the CoStar Group’s campus in Downtown Richmond in front of the current CoStar headquarters …

Published on November 3, 2022

Entrepreneurs hear from guest speakers during the inaugural BLCK Street Conference at The Collaboratory of VA on Monday, Aug. 8.

Entrepreneurs hear from guest speakers during the inaugural BLCK Street Conference at The Collaboratory of VA on Monday, Aug. 8.

Published on August 11, 2022

Julien and Kiersten Saunders, founders of the rich & REGULAR brand, are keynote speakers during the BLCK Street Conference on Aug. 8.

Julien and Kiersten Saunders, founders of the rich & REGULAR brand, are keynote speakers during the BLCK Street Conference on Aug. 8.

Published on August 5, 2022

“Look Back, Focus Forward” was the theme for the Elegba Folklore Society’s Juneteenth “2022 Freedom Celebration” event at Richmond’s African Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom on June 26. The evening event featured Elegba’s African dancers, music and vendors. This was the 26th anniversary of the event, which also included a youth summit, speakers and a night walk.

“Look Back, Focus Forward” was the theme for the Elegba Folklore Society’s Juneteenth “2022 Freedom Celebration” event at Richmond’s African Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom …

Published on June 30, 2022

“Celebrate African and African-American Art: Global Community Family Day” drew people of all ages to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on June 11. Patrons enjoyed making and viewing art, dancing and music. To view the celebration online, visit https://vmfa.museum/celebrate-african-african-american-art-global-community/

“Celebrate African and African-American Art: Global Community Family Day” drew people of all ages to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on June 11. Patrons …

Published on June 16, 2022

Jada Pinkett Smith appears on an episode of her online series “Red Table Talk.” The latest episode, streaming Wednesday, June 1, on Facebook Watch, addresses alopecia areata.

Jada Pinkett Smith appears on an episode of her online series “Red Table Talk.” The latest episode, streaming Wednesday, June 1, on Facebook Watch, addresses …

Published on June 2, 2022

Keynote speaker Dr. Khaalida Forbes and VSU President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. share a laugh during Virginia State University’s commencement.

Keynote speaker Dr. Khaalida Forbes and VSU President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. share a laugh during Virginia State University’s commencement.

Published on May 19, 2022

During graduation ceremonies last Satruday, keynote speaker and VCU alumna Charlotte Moss tells graduates to never lose the desire to help others with the skills they earned at VCU.

During graduation ceremonies last Satruday, keynote speaker and VCU alumna Charlotte Moss tells graduates to never lose the desire to help others with the skills …

Published on May 19, 2022

Norfolk State University commencement speaker and actor Keith David, second from right, is all smiles after receiving the Presidential Medallion during the ceremony last Saturday. With him are, from left, NSU Rector and 2000 NSU graduate Devon M. Henry, chief executive officer and president of Team Henry Enterprises, the contracting firm that removed the Confederate statues from Richmond’s Monument Avenue; NSU President Javaune Adams-Gaston and Provost DoVeanna Fulton.

Norfolk State University commencement speaker and actor Keith David, second from right, is all smiles after receiving the Presidential Medallion during the ceremony last Saturday. …

Published on May 12, 2022