Solomon and Jean Darden announce the engagement of their son, Solomon W. Darden, to Towanda D. Hickman, the daughter of Bernice and Barbara Butler.

Solomon is a native of Suffolk and currently lives in Atlanta, Ga., were he manages a communication call center.

Towanda is a native of Northumberland County and currently lives in Richmond. She is the owner of Empowering Youth For Positive Change Mental Health Agency.

Solomon and Towanda met in November 2009. They share a son, Solomon, and a daughter, Elise, from a previous union.

The couple will celebrate their engagement with family and friends on July 19, 2014, in Richmond. A November 2014 wedding is planned in Hampton.