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The Richmond Free Press is a locally owned weekly newspaper targeting the city's Black community.

05/15/2025

Please meet our Personality of the Week, Joe Massie , honorary chair of the 14th annual Jazz Inside Out! Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/ Richmond Free Press.

05/15/2025

Hi Richmond Free Press fam! Happy Thursday! There is a lot going on in the world and most importantly locally too. Our latest edition is out! Check out what our small, but mighty team has worked on for you! Pick us up and /or read us online! Share a newspaper with a friend, a neighbor or a colleague— even all of them! Also share us on your social media and don’t forget to tag us! Let’s go!

05/08/2025

Please meet our Personality of the Week: Janine Y. Bell, President of the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Photo by Julianne Tripp-Hillian/ Richmond Free Press.

05/08/2025

It’s Thursday!! That means our latest edition is out. Pick up a copy and/or read us online. Don’t forget share, tag and comment. Even consider writing a Letter to the Editor: [email protected].

05/08/2025

Please meet our May 1-3, 2025 Personality of the Week, Jaeda Perry, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond’s 2025 Youth of the Year.

05/07/2025

Chesterfield County’s Dale District Supervisor Jim Holland was surprised Wednesday, May 7, when the Beulah Recreation Center was renamed the James M. Holland Recreation Complex in his honor. The renaming coincides with the anniversary of the center’s official opening in June 2023. Holland, who is currently battling cancer, played a key role in the $12.5 million renovation of the former elementary school, which now serves as one of the district’s primary community hubs, hosting a wide range of cultures, events and activities to the Beulah neighborhood.

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05/01/2025

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05/01/2025

This week, Chesterfield County Public Schools bus drivers took part in the annual Bus Road-e-o—a friendly competition that tests their precision driving and knowledge of regulations. Drivers navigated obstacle courses featuring mock railroad stops, tennis ball paths, parallel parking challenges, and more, all while judges observed and scored their performance.

The event wasn’t limited to bus drivers—county employees like board members, and principals got behind the wheel to experience the course firsthand, including CCPS planning administrators Justin Briggs and Diane Tapas.

Veteran drivers like Dee Daniels and Wilbur Page served as judges, while trainees such as Aarion Booker assisted and observed to gain valuable insight.

The Bus Road-e-o began yesterday and continues today, with an awards ceremony set for tomorrow. Along with bragging rights, Chesterfield County hopes to send top performers to the state competition later this year.

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04/26/2025

A celebration themed “Preservation, Legacy, and Flowers to the People” was held yesterday at Hickory Hill Community Center to honor the landmark status of Southside’s Hickory Hill School, now listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.

Hickory Hill School, now the Hickory Hill Community Center, is believed to be the only nationally recognized historic site of African American culture in Southside Richmond. Established before 1869, it was a driving force in education, workforce training, teacher salaries, and voting rights for African Americans until its closure in 1970. Its legacy remains vital for future generations.

During the celebration, Virginia Senator Ghazala Hashmi presented the community center with Senate Joint Resolution 312, patroned by herself and Senator Lamont Bagby, recognizing Hickory Hill School’s contributions to generations of African American students in the Richmond region.

Mayor Danny Avula also presented a Richmond City proclamation, officially naming April 25, 2025, as Hickory Hill Legacy Day.

Colita Nichols Fairfax delivered the keynote address.

Monica Esparza of Renewal of Life Land Trust helped organize the event and presented recognitions to descendants of Hickory Hill ancestors, Hickory Hill President Matthew R. Page and Hickory Hill teacher Arthur Freeman Sr., as well as elders, alumni, and community members such as Eric W. Hunter Sr., among many others.

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04/24/2025

Please meet our Personality of the Week: Meg Garner, incoming board president for ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation.

04/24/2025

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04/21/2025

Armstrong High School’s Fashion Marketing students hosted a soft opening this morning for their new free clothing closet, Kat’s Boutique. The student-run boutique offers free clothing and essentials for students and the community.

Their teacher, Natasha Moorer, and sophomore classmate Eniyah Brooks gave short speeches welcoming guests to the schools new store. Senior Michael Anderson-Johnson was the first to open the door for visitors, proclaiming, “Shop till you drop!”

Just in time for prom season, the boutique is stocked with beautiful gowns. It also offers everyday clothing for boys and girls, wardrobe basics, and hygiene products that students may need throughout the school day.

Ms. Moorer and her students began developing the idea for Kat’s Boutique in early 2025 and brought the vision to life within just a few months. The boutique is stocked through donations from various sources, including organizations like Dynamic Affirmations Group, which contributed dozens of prom dresses. Students were hands-on in bringing the space to life, not only gathering donations but also setting up and decorating the space—putting up wallpaper and even building the checkout desk.

Senior Keviyana McKeiver was one of the students who helped launch the boutique. The name Kat’s Boutique originated from a clothing line she created in her advanced fashion class called K’s Boutique, later renamed in honor of Armstrong’s mascot, the Wildcats.

Today’s soft opening welcomed a few teachers, administrators and community members. Kat’s Boutique officially opens to Armstrong students tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22.

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