Richelle Claiborne

11:00 a.m. Jul. 28, 2021 

Evening of excellence: Richelle Claiborne wears many hats. Not only is she an actress, playwright, and published poet, she can also belt it out to the heavens. She charts new territory with her original music…

Richelle Claiborne (Photo: Terri Allard/VPM)

Many people in the Charlottesville area know Richelle Claiborne as a singer and songwriter. Others are more familiar with her work on stage as an actress and storyteller. As an administrator at Renaissance School, she…

Commemoration: The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s Juneteenth Celebration kicks off with Honoring the Ancestors, during which community members give presentations about local ancestors through readings and songs. Saturday’s day-long celebration features a parade, food, music, dance, an expo…