Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication

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

Congressman John Lewis

Congressman John Lewis is the keynote speaker at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, VA on June 22, 2019

The Crowd

The crowd has gathered and eagerly waited for the start of the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, Virginia on June 22, 2019

Determined

The steps at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture are decorated with the museum's newest exhibit Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality

The Ashe Family Arrives

The Arthur Ashe Family has arrived at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony, held on June 22, 2019 at the VMHC

Jamie O. Bosket

VMHC President & CEO Jamie O. Bosket delivers opening remarks at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony to a large crowd at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, VA on June 22, 2019

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam delivers opening remarks at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony to a large crowd at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, VA on June 22, 2019

The Mount

Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church choir, The Mount performs at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, VA on June 22, 2019

Senator Tim Kaine

Senator Tim Kaine delivers opening remarks at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, VA on June 22, 2019

David O Harris Jr.

David O. Harris Jr., Arthur Ashe's nephew gives remarks at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, VA on June 22, 2019

Elegba Folklore Society

The Elegba Folklore Society performed at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, VA on June 22, 2019

L-R, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Cong. John Lewis, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass; back row Cong. Bobby Scott and Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax

The Crowd

Hundreds are seated on the front lawn of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture for the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication

Congressman Donald McEachin

Congressman Donald McEachin delivers remarks at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, VA on June 22, 2019

Greetings

Cong. Donald McEachin greets Congressman John Lewis, along with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the VMHC, on June 22, 2019.

Congressman John Lewis

Congressman John Lewis is the keynote speaker at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, VA on June 22, 2019

Determined

Hundreds of fans with information on the new exhibit "Determined" were handed out at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony on June 22, 2019 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Performance

Imani Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society performed at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, VA on June 22, 2019

Performace

The Elegba Folklore Society gave a musical performance at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony at the VMHC on June 22, 2019 in Richmond, VA.

The Rush

The crowd and media rush to capture images of the newly revieled Arthurh Ashe Boulevard Street signs on June 22, 2019

The Rush

Senator Tim Kaine greets former city councilman Chuck Richardson at the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedicaton Ceremony on June 22, 2019

The crowd and media rush to capture images of the newly revieled Arthurh Ashe Boulevard Street signs on June 22, 2019

Virginia State Staff

L-R Hubert D. Harris, MBA, MSM, PMP, Vice President for Administration; Dr. Donald Palm, VSU Provost; G. Dale Wesson, Ph.D., PE, Professor & VP for Research & Economic Development

Kim Gray

A jubilant Richmond City Councilwoman Kim Gray is all smiles after the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication, as she attends the Black America Town Hall at the VMHC