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Press Start for Inclusivity: Big Gay Gameboy Shines Bright at FREEPLAY! Exhibit

by Ash Griffith | ART, GAMES & COLLECTIBLES, MUSEUM & GALLERY NEWS, POP CULTURE, QUEER RVA, RICHMOND NEWS

Of all the things that I have been able to do and write about, being able to write the phrase “How the Big Gay Gameboy Was Conceived” is probably at the top of the list. The Big Gay Gameboy and about eight other exhibits are wrapping up their last week at The Iridian...

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Electric Dreams & Parenting at the RVA Environmental Film Festival

As I walked down the sunny sidewalk by the Carrilon in beautiful springtime after watching a 2-year-old NOVA special on electric airplanes at the RVA Environmental Film Festival, I couldn't shake this vague feeling of being unsettled. You know that feeling you get...

Listen Up! The 2023 Richmond Podcaster List

Not everyone knows this but Richmond, Virginia is home to a thriving podcast community and this article seeks to celebrate some of the most notable and interesting podcasters in the area. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the podcasts produced in Richmond,...

Let Us Eat! A Collection of Richmond Food To Get You Hungry

We are totally that bunch who snap pics of our food before digging in. But hey, we're in the media biz, so that's kind of our thing, right? Anyway, this post is all about justifying our foodie photo-ops and side eyes. So, here's a collection of our tasty escapades...

Duron Chavis: Celebrating 20 Years of Happily Natural Day and Pioneering Food and Land Justice in Black and Brown Communities

Duron Chavis has been a pivotal figure in community advocacy in Richmond for over two decades. His journey began in 2003 as a volunteer at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of VA. It was there that his passion for sharing the stories of Black people grew,...

Seven Henrico County Sheriff Deputies Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Death of Ivor Otieno While In Custody

Seven Henrico County sheriff deputies have been charged with second-degree murder after a man in their custody, Ivor Otieno, died shortly after they took him from county jail to a state mental health facility on March 6. According to a statement from Dinwiddie County...

Vinyl Revival: Richmond Record Store Owners Weigh in on Vinyl Sales Surpassing CDs for the First Time Since 1987

Hey, what do you know? Vinyl records have overtaken CD sales for the first time since 1987! According to RIAA, approximately 41 million vinyl albums were sold last year compared to 33 million CDs. It's crazy to think that it took this long to happen. Even though...

A Richmond Casino: The Last Chance For Richmond’s Poor Black And Brown Children?

I have been obligated to write this article since 1985. In that regard, the article mentions Senator Tim Kaine, Congresswoman Jen McClellan, State Senator Louise Lucas, Mayor Stoney, City Council President Mike Jones, Alfred Liggins and others by name. This is pure...

Victims of COVID-19 Remembrance Day: Revisiting the Early Days of the Pandemic in Virginia Thru The Good Morning RVA Archive

On Tuesday, Richmond leaders came together to honor those who lost their lives to COVID-19 at a memorial service. In the 2021 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly, Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Charles City) introduced a bill that was passed by both chambers....

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