Henrico Justice, a group formed by current students and recent graduates of Henrico County Public Schools, is working to end systemic racism in their schools, one march at a time. Henrico Justice, a local organization created by 18-year-old Godwin High School graduate...
We Need To Talk: The Poe Museum And Mending Walls RVA Start The Conversation
When the Poe Museum boarded up its windows and doors last month, they used it as an opportunity to collaborate with Mending Walls RVA and create messages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. When riots and protests started crowding the streets and attracting...
Shining A Light On Systemic Racism In STEM
Earlier this month, black professionals in STEM and academia staged a one-day strike to point out systemic racism in their field. RVA Mag spoke to some local participants. On June 10th, black members of the academia and STEM fields participated in a virtual strike...
Urgent Progressive Change: Speaking With Richmond Mayoral Candidate Alexsis Rodgers
RVA Magazine sits down with Alexsis Rodgers, a community activist and mayoral candidate for the City of Richmond, to learn more about her policies. On June 6, Alexsis Rodgers formally announced her candidacy for Richmond mayor. Rodgers, a VCU graduate, is currently...
Stepping Back From The Spotlight
June is Pride Month, but at a time of widespread unrest and protests, Virginia Pride is putting aside celebration in favor of focusing its efforts on supporting Virginia's black community. Virginia Pride, a local non-profit organization dedicated to bringing support...
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