VUU’s president announced a $2.5 million gift from Dr. Virginia B. Howerton, VUU Class of 1965. Officials said it is the largest single gift in …

Published on May 18, 2019

Thousands of people enjoy the entertainment on the main stage on the oceanfront at 5th Street in Virginia Beach. Tickets for the three-day festival ranged …

Published on May 2, 2019

Members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus cheer the gains made in Tuesday’s election that will boost their membership numbers to 23 when the General …

Published on November 8, 2019

This 1918, seven-passenger touring car produced by Kline Motor Car Company was part of the fleet owned by A.D. Price, a prosperous Black businessman and …

Published on May 12, 2022

CIAA FUN // The tournament spotlight also shone brightly on Suffolk native Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, aka “Mr. CIAA,” right, who was among 10 people inducted …

Published on March 4, 2016

The roots, richness and variety of music and cultures were on display at the Richmond Folk Festival. New Orleans bounce artist Ricky B. moves the …

Published on October 18, 2018

Michael B. Jordan made his directorial debut with “Creed III,” which pits his character Adonis Creed against a childhood friend, Dame, played by Jonathan Majors.

Published on March 9, 2023

As a teenager, Jeffrey Osborne stopped listening to radio and records for a year to develop his own material and style. The 75-year-old R&B singer …

Published on April 13, 2023

Hundreds enjoy the Richmond Symphony’s Big Tent concert series playing at Abner Clay Park in Historic Jackson Ward for the first time Saturday, May 27. …

Published on June 1, 2023

Corrine V. “Coco” McClaine starts on her birthday walk April 29 with her son, Scott B. McClaine, and her daughter, Dr. Arvid A. McClaine. Location: …

Published on May 7, 2020

Cyclists participating in the Black Lives Matter Father’s Day Bike Ride on June 21 organized by the Urban Cycling Group and R&B singer Trey Songz …

Published on January 7, 2021

Dr. Reginald F. Davis, right, pastor of First Baptist Church, shares a moment with Mitchell B. Reiss, president and CEO of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, …

Published on January 29, 2016

Bruno Mars and Cardi B perform the song, “Finesse,” during Sunday’s 60th Annual Grammy Awards. Mr. Mars took home six awards, including for song of …

Published on February 2, 2018

New year, new session: Three members of Richmond’s House delegation, Betsy B. Carr, Lamont Bagby and Delores L. McQuinn, pause for a photo. (Regina H. …

Published on January 12, 2019

Closing out this year’s event will be, Be’la Dona, an all-female band out of Washington, D.C., that mixes “sensual crank” with rock, R&B, gospel, pop, …

Published on August 10, 2023

Hot summer jazz // More than the summer heat sizzled last Saturday and Sunday as thousands of people flocked to the West End to enjoy …

Published on August 19, 2016

Ramu Kawai of Japan is the first female gold medalist in breakdancing after beating Emma Misak of Canada during the Breaking B-Girls Gold Medal Battle …

Published on March 8, 2019

Jerome Legions, president of the Carver Area Civic Improvement League, stands with 2nd District City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, center, and past civic league president …

Published on December 13, 2019

Also attending a pre-dinner reception are, from left, chapter member Diane Bacon; Gov. Terry McAuliffe; Beverly B. Davis, chapter second vice president and gala event …

Published on December 25, 2015

Many in the crowd, including state Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan, head of the statue commission, above, shed tears during the emotional ceremony. Sen. McClellan is …

Published on September 23, 2021