The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys from November 22, 2025 through March 1, 2026. The exhibition brings more than 100 works from nearly 40 internationally recognized Black artists to Richmond,...
RICHMOND – At the center of a suburban neighborhood on the outskirts of Richmond’s city limits, a collection of small white houses sit quietly. Outside, the taut winter air is split open by a group of grade-school children streaking past each other in relentless pursuit of a soccer ball, shouting breathlessly in their native tongues. The scene...
Emma Claire is no stranger to facing fears head on and handling terrifying situations with grace and positivity. In a time when many of us watch the news in fear of the upcoming changes to our political landscape, one could argue holding on to some positivity and hope is of the utmost importance. That’s what makes Emma Claire so admirable. If you...
Attendees and, later, protesters hit the books at the J20 Organizing Collective Teach-In and, later, the streets, at its associated march January 20th, in response to the inauguration of President Trump. It was a “constellation of oppression burning brighter” that brought protesters to D.C. and Richmond streets, according to Dennis Williams, a...
Saturday, November 12th, four days after Donald J. Trump was elected, hundreds of people gathered in downtown Richmond for an event called “Richmond Grabs Back.” The event was part of a vaguely coordinated call to action alongside cities across the country. Unlike many initial protest events held around the country after election night, this...
Showcasing photographs of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, "Foot Soldiers: Voting Rights. Civil Rights. Human Rights" is a call for action against inequality and violence. The exhibition is on display, with free admittance, in the Elegba Folklore Society's main building on Broad Street until December 31. Theodore Holmes, the...
After Donald Trump won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote by the largest margin in American history, it's understanding to think some people might want to change how we elect our Commander-in-chief, and some Virginia legislators have conflicting ideas on how we should do that. After Donald Trump won the Electoral College but lost the...
While Ohio Governor John Kasich continues to face fire from abortion advocates for signing a restrictive new abortion law, lawmakers here in Virginia aim to follow in his foot steps during the 2017 General Assembly next month. While Ohio Governor John Kasich continues to face fire from abortion advocates for signing a restrictive new abortion...
Richmond Public Schools continues to have one of the lowest graduation rates in the state, but one program seems to be changing that while increasing students interests in creative writing. Richmond Public Schools continues to have one of the lowest graduation rates in the state, but one program seems to be changing that while increasing students...
Gov. Terry McAuliffe recently approved the construction of a 20-megawatt solar facility in New Kent County, reflecting an initiative to move the state toward a policy of alternative energy. Gov. Terry McAuliffe recently approved the construction of a 20-megawatt solar facility in New Kent County, reflecting an initiative to move the state toward...
