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Like most of America during the 1960s, Texas was wrought with race riots and strife. But it was still a place where gospel music thrived amongst black communities, mixing the old world with a new, changing one.

They commented casually on each other's paintings, laughing, joking and nudging one another on the side - as most Grade 6s and 7s do. And as the clock ticked towards 10: 45 a.m.

Before the curtains rose at the 15th Annual Nite of Hope gala, the women in charge of the fashion show have been busily preparing for this soiree for months. On the night, backstage is a bevy of activity.

Breast cancer is a universal term to describe several different cancers that form in and around the breasts.

The annual event for breast cancer research raised at least $206,000 last week

At 26, Michelle Curtis was busy juggling a job and raising two young children. Breast cancer was the furthest thing from her mind. When she started to experience pain in her right breast, the 33-year-old said she ignored it for six months.

We've got our finger on it

A sold-out event of 200 guests at Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino in Cloverdale helped trot to success a fundraiser for the annual Nite of Hope event last week. Held Feb. 24, Harness the Hope raised more than $12,600 for breast cancer research.

Longtime Richmondite, Debbie Murphy, has been attending the Nite of Hope for 15 years, since Judi Miller took it out of her home and onto a larger stage.

Prepared by the Richmond Arts Coalition Until April 9 Richmond Printmakers Group displayed at Richmond City Hall Galleria.