2019 Events

Unveiled

Richmond City Councilwoman Kim Gray and Mayor Levar Stoney have unveiled the new Arthur Ashe Boulevard street sign at the VMHC on June 22, 2019

Barbara Johns Panel with Eric Holder

Democratic Party of Virginia held their 4th annual Barbara Johns panel and fundraiser on April 20, 2019. The panel included former U.S. Attorney Eric Holder, Joan Johns Cobbs (Barbara Johns sister), Ken Woodley, author of "The Road to Healing", and James Ghee, civil rights attorney and Farmville native. The moderator of the panel was Virginia Senator Jennifer McClellan. The discussion was protecting future civil rights, and their work on racial justice. The event was held at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center in Richmond, Virginia

Eric Holder

Former U. S. Attorney Eric Holder sits on a panel the Democratic Party of Virginia's 4th annual Barbara John's panel and fundraiser at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center in Richmond, Virginia on April 20, 2019

The Panel

Democratic Party of Virginia held their 4th annual Barbara Johns panel and fundraiser on April 20, 2019. The panel included former U.S. Attorney Eric Holder, Joan Johns Cobbs (Barbara Johns sister), Ken Woodley, author of "The Road to Healing", and James Ghee, civil rights attorney and Farmville native. The moderator of the panel was Virginia Senator Jennifer McClellan. The discussion was protecting future civil rights, and their work on racial justice. The event was held at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center in Richmond, Virginia

Beto, Beto!

Democratic presidentail candidate Beto O'Rourk was in Richmond, Virginia at the Hilton Hotel for a campaign rally on April 16, 2019. The Henrico County Democrate Committee sponsored this event.

Abigail Spanberger

Seventh District Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger address's a crowd of over 300 at the Hilton Hotel in Short Pump. Abigail Spanberger introduced Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke at the event on April 16, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia

Installation and Laying of Hands

Rev. Dr. Carl M. Johnson leads the The Prayer of Installation and Laying of Hands by ordained minisers and deacons. Rev. Dr. William Eric Jackson, Sr. was officially installed as the pastor of Fourth Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. on April 14, 2019

The Prayer of Installation and Laying of Hands

Rev. Dr. Carl M. Johnson leads the The Prayer of Installation and Laying of Hands by ordained minisers and deacons. Rev. Dr. William Eric Jackson, Sr. was officially installed as the pastor of Fourth Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. on April 14, 2019

Consecration of The Robe

Rev. Dr. Kimberly A. Ridley, Senior Pastor, The Light Community Church, and Deaconess Barbara Allen, President, Fourth Baptist Church Deaconess Ministry present the robe to Rev. Dr. William Eric Jackson, Sr.

Eric Taylor, Violinist

Eric Taylor, Violinist, performs a musical selection at the Installation service of Rev. Dr. William Eric Jackson, Sr. at Fourth Baptist Church, in Richmond, Virignia on April 14, 2019

Unveiling of the Church Portrait

Mrs Jarene Fleming unveils the church portrait of the newly installed pastor, Dr. Rev. William Eric Jackson, Sr., at Fourth Baptist Church in Richmond, Virignia on April 14, 2019

Greg Simmonds

Greg Simmonds is a retired Jamaican soccer player. Simmonds graduated as the all time leading scorer for the Howard Bisons. Simmonds is the president and co-founder of Futsal RVA.

Greg Simmonds

Greg Simmonds is a retired Jamaican soccer player. Simmonds graduated as the all time leading scorer for the Howard Bisons. Simmonds is the president and co-founder of Futsal RVA.

The Binford Dance Troupe

The Binford Dance Troupe Company, performed "Love Is Still The Answer", as part of Generation Dream honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , at the Henrico Theater on February 10, 2019

Artistry in Motion, Pretty Brown Dancers performed "Say Their Name" at Generation Dream honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for Black History Month at the Henrico Theater on February 10, 2019

Prestige Dance Studio

Prestige Dance Studio performing "Freedom Too", at Generation Dream for Black History Month at the Henrico Theater on February 10, 2019

Binford MS Dance Company, performing "Love Is Still The Answer"

Black Community Leaders Press Conference

Black community leaders and clergymen from Virginia said they had forgiven Governor Ralph Northam for wearing blackface there decades ago. Eight leaders held a news conference on the steps of the Virginia State Capitol on February 11, 2019. The leaders included Bernice Travers, president of the Richmond Crusade for Voters, Chuck Richardson, John Boyd, the founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association and Rev. Rodney Hunter, the co-director of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and pastor of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

Clarence Lee Townes, Jr. Street Sign Dedication

The Townes sons and relatives lift up young Ryland Willis, so he can unveil Clarence Townes, Jr. Street sign on Hawthorne Ave and Ladies Mile Road in Richmond, Virginia, on February 3, 2019

The Townes Family

The Townes Family proudly stand under the new unveiled Clarence Lee Townes, Jr. Way street sign on February 3, 2019

Ya Dance Arts

The Ya Dance Arts perform at 2019 ChinaFest, the year of the Earth Pig. ChinaFest was held on February 16, 2019 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia

Ya Dance Arts

The Ya Dance Arts perform at 2019 ChinaFest, the year of the Earth Pig. ChinaFest was held on February 16, 2019 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia

Rev Prince Rivers

Rev. Prince Rivers, the senior pastor at Union Baptist Church of Durham N. C. delivers the Emancipation Proclamation message on New Years Day, at Fifth Baptist Church on January 1, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia

Emancipation Proclamation Service

Rev. Prince Rivers, the senior pastor at Union Baptist Church of Durham N. C. delivers the Emancipation Proclamation message on New Years Day, at Fifth Baptist Church on January 1, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia