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RVA Mag joins the Charlottesville to DC march against white supremacy

“How are we doing, family?” Cheers and calls of affirmation come in response, filling James Madison Highway with sounds of joy in addition to the whirring of cars and overall quiet of Madison County. “Look at the person to your left, then to your right, make sure they...

Labor Day used to mean something in Virginia

One more Labor Day has come and gone in Virginia. Frisbee, corn hole, hamburgers, and hot dogs-all essential Labor Day staples for the discerning family in the Commonwealth. Wal-mart, like many other stores, ran Labor Day sales and promotions, encouraging all the...

Sacred Ground Project honors slave rebellion led by Brother Gabriel

The Sacred Ground Project held an event at Richmond’s African Burial Ground on Wednesday night, observing the anniversary of the rebellion led by Brother General Gabriel Prosser. Prosser who was executed on these grounds, organized and led the slave rebellion in...

Virginia Women’s Soccer Teams Join National Competition

With some fancy footwork, two Richmond soccer teams have joined the Women’s Premier Soccer League. With some fancy footwork, two Richmond soccer teams have joined the Women’s Premier Soccer League. Chesterfield United and RVA FC, have been confirmed as expansion teams for the WPSL’s 2015 season. Both teams will play in the exhibition season this...

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‘STUMP’: Candela Books and Gallery’s exhibit explores politics, Black Lives Matter movement, and other heated national issues

In a collection of photography that sheds light on the current political climate the country is facing, Candela Books and Gallery’s exhibition, "STUMP," looks at central political conversations from a more rare perspective usually not available to the average American. In a collection of photography that sheds light on the current political...

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RVA mayoral candidates debate the arts in forum at historic theatre

Richmond’s mayoral candidates continued their slog to City Hall Tuesday night with yet another forum, discussing the arts in Richmond at Virginia Repertory Theatre's November Theatre. Richmond’s mayoral candidates continued their slog to City Hall Tuesday night with yet another forum, discussing the arts in Richmond at Virginia Repertory...

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