Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks to members of the press at the Virginia invests event for entrepreneurs and investors, Monday, May 20, 2024.
Jay Ipson, 89, a Litvak-American Holocaust survivor casts his vote at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Raquel Marhaba embraces her son Uri Marhaba, 2, as tears roll in her eyes during her sister in law Litle Liberia’s owner Ameneh Marhaba’s brand pitch at the Hatch Detroit’s pitch competition at the Wayne State University Industry Innovation Center on Thursday, July 21, 2022. During her brand pitch, Marhaba explained her family’s struggle moving into United States. Five businesses Colfetarie, Detroit Farm and Cider, Gajiza Dumplins, Lily’s & Elise, and Little Liberia pitched their brands for a chance to win a $100,000 grant and Little Liberia was announced the winner.
Tru Anderson, 4, runs in excitement through the water at the splash pad in Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, Va., Friday, June 21, 2024.
Mills Godwin’s Berkley Smallwood (21) catches the ball at first base as First Colonial’s Tyson Moravec (10) dives during the state finals, Saturday, June 7, 2024 at Glen Allen high school in Richmond, Va.
People continued to come out to pay respects holding candles at the Not One More Boulder vigil held at the Fairview High School in Boulder. Colorado on 03/25/2021 for the 10 victims who lost their lives in mass shooting on Monday at King Soopers grocery store. Photo by Akash Pamarthy.
A young fan watches the Motley Crue perform at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Randolph-Macon’s Eli Brooks (27) celebrates as he advances a run against Adrian College in their second game of best-of-three NCAA Division III Baseball Super Regional at Hugh Stephens stadium in Ashland, VA on May 25, 2024.
Portrait of Raven Divine Cassadine at the Mount Clemens library on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Ioana Walter of Ypsilanti passes a strawberry to her daughter Mercy Walter, 4, at Rowe’s Produce Farm in Ypsilanti on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
James River’s Charlotte Patterson (26) kicks the ball against Prince George high school during the VHSL girl's soccer quarter finals at James River home ground in Midlothian, VA on May 24, 2024.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses the gathering at the Virginia invests event for entrepreneurs and investors, Monday, May 20, 2024 in Richmond, Va.
Blake Rowell, 27, tries to reach for his son Finn Rowell, 11 months, as he falls back playing while their Chihuahua dog Navi watches at their home in Kimball, Michigan on June 13, 2022.
Atlee Raiders celebrate their win against long time rivals Hanover Hawks during their region 4B championship at Hanover high school in Mechanicsville, Va., May 31, 2024. Atlee Riders defeated Hawks after six years.
Jared Adams, 19, sits on the steps across the Capitol during the protest demanding justice for the death of unarmed black people in Washington,D.C on May 29, 2020. Admas shares that the writings on his back were done by his little sister. The protests were in demonstration over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white policeman kneeled on his neck for several minutes. Despite the stay at home order due to Covid-19 lot of protesters showed up wearing masks. Photo by Akash Pamarthy
Saidu, 55-year old from West Africa has his ice-cream van on the streets of Washington, D.C. He loves to watch old bollywood films. He laughs explaining a scene in one of the recent movies he saw.
Harshit Trivedi and Meena Trivedi kiss their daughter Puja Trivedi, 24, center, after she won the Miss India Michigan 2022 title at the Indian Michigan Pageants at the Meridian in Farmington Hills on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
Portrait of Lakshmi Rupa, 24, who is diagnosed at birth with Morphea, a skin disease. She says, she was bullied for it in her childhood by her relatives, friends and classmates. She would carry around a normal face but was going through a lot of emotional mental trauma. She is currently in the States pursuing her masters and feels she has left all the toxicity back home and is peaceful here. Photo taken by Akash Pamarthy on Nov. 5, 2021.
Violet Emery, 15, student of the Athens High School tries to make bubbles at the Paw Paw festival in Albany, Ohio on 18th Sept. 2021. Photo by Akash Pamarthy.
Atlee Raiders second baseman Blake Jamerson (8) catches the ball against long time rivals Hanover Hawks during their region 4B championship at Hanover high school in Mechanicsville, VA on May 31, 2024. Atlee Riders won the championship defeating Hawks after four years.