# Event Details

- **Event Name**: [SOLD OUT] Business, Belonging, and Black Richmond: Stories from Jackson Ward and Beyond
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: [UPDATE] This event has SOLD OUT! Please be wary of resellers. Tickets to VMFA events are not transferrable or refundable. Tickets obtained by unauthorized sources may be void.

Inspired by "Alvin Lester: Portraits of Jackson Ward and Beyond," this program brings together Alvin Lester and several individuals he photographed nearly four decades ago. Their conversation will consider the history, resilience, and continuing evolution of Richmond’s Black business districts. Join us for an evening that reflects on the lasting significance of Jackson Ward and the ways Lester’s portraits continue to illuminate Black enterprise, leadership, and creative community in Richmond.

In the late 1980s, Lester documented community leaders, entrepreneurs, and cultural stewards whose work sustained Jackson Ward and surrounding neighborhoods during periods of economic transition and urban change. Now reunited in conversation, the artist and his sitters will discuss what it meant to be photographed then and what it means to see those images today. 

Lester will be joined by Shakia Gullette Warren, Director of Richmond’s Black History Museum; Janine Bell, Director of the Elegba Folklore Society; Hazel Trice Edney, journalist and founder of the Trice-Edney Newswire; and Neverett Eggleston III, a prominent third-generation business owner.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/sold-out-business-belonging-and-black-richmond-stories-from-jackson-ward-and-beyond/200029846502257
- **Event Categories**: business, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 55

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220
- **lat**: 37.5557
- **long**: -77.47455
- **full address**: 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is [SOLD OUT] Business, Belonging, and Black Richmond: Stories from Jackson Ward and Beyond being held?
  - **A:** [SOLD OUT] Business, Belonging, and Black Richmond: Stories from Jackson Ward and Beyond takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220.
- **Q**: Who is organizing [SOLD OUT] Business, Belonging, and Black Richmond: Stories from Jackson Ward and Beyond?
  - **A:** [SOLD OUT] Business, Belonging, and Black Richmond: Stories from Jackson Ward and Beyond is organized by Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Virginia Museum of Fine Arts a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** [SOLD OUT] Business, Belonging, and Black Richmond: Stories from Jackson Ward and Beyond is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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