The Rev. Leonidas B. Young II speaks to his congregation at New Kingdom Christian Ministries on North Side in December 2014.

Published on January 22, 2016

6. Richmond City Councilwoman Kimberly B. Gray holds one of the commemorative fans given out to the crowd in the 90-degree-plus heat.

Published on July 21, 2017

R&B singer Trey Songz of Petersburg prays during a Juneteenth event at the Lee statue Friday, June 19.

Published on June 25, 2020

Mayoral candidate Kim B. Gray looks at early election results Tuesday night at her watch party at a restaurant in Carytown.

Published on November 5, 2020

Cardi B delightedly accepts the Best Hip-Hop Video Award for “Money,” beating out a lineup of male competitors.

Published on August 30, 2019

The award for best R&B song went to SZA for “Snooze” during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, in Los Angeles.

Published on February 8, 2024

CIAA FUN // Other celebrity sightings included R&B singer Tank, with former University of Richmond basketball star and pro player Johnny Newman.

Published on March 4, 2016

H.E.R. poses in the press room with the award for song of the year for “I Can’t Breathe” and best R&B song.

Published on March 18, 2021

Denzel Washington is the third African-American actor to receive the coveted Cecil B. DeMille Award recognizing lifetime achievement from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Published on January 15, 2016

Local R&B, soul and lyrical rap artist Googsz, below, entertains at the celebration in Shockoe Bottom. The event jumpstarted Richmond Music Week.

Published on August 17, 2023

Antoinette Rogers is staying put at her North Side home with her 161⁄2-year-old Maltese mix dog, Toby. She takes him out for walks and fresh …

Published on April 16, 2020

President Joe Biden celebrates a new phase of his administration’s efforts to lower medical costs on Tuesday, saying “we’re going to keep standing up to …

Published on August 31, 2023

City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray get a huge hug from a supporter after Monday night’s vote to rename the Boulevard in honor of Arthur Ashe …

Published on February 15, 2019

According to the regional Girl Scouts organization, the cookie program teaches youth members key life skills as they raise money to support the operation and …

Published on February 21, 2020

First African Baptist grew out of First Baptist, which was established in 1780 and included African-Americans among its members. In 1841, white members built a …

Published on April 6, 2023

Nehemiah Wright, 5, high fives the cougar mascot at John B. Cary Elementary School as he arrives Tuesday, eager to get the new school year …

Published on September 6, 2019

The school year is nearly complete, but these signs that express care and concern are sure to remain in the minds of John B. Cary …

Published on June 9, 2022

Virginia State University running back Trenton Cannon carries the ball into Norfolk State University territory during Saturday’s Labor Day Classic at Dick Price Stadium in …

Published on September 7, 2017

Gospel and R&B legend Mavis Staples, right, was among the headliners on Saturday at the Richmond Folk Festival. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on October 18, 2018

Chuck Berry, right, performs his highly popular tune “Johnny B. Goode” with Bruce Springsteen to open The Concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of …

Published on March 24, 2017