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Amber Saint Lexington: From YouTube to the Drag Scene in Richmond
In this interview, Justice Smith talks to Amber Saint Lexington, a drag performer in the Richmond drag scene. Amber shares her journey from practicing makeup on her cousins and using her own portraits as models for her portfolio to becoming a drag performer. She also talks about her inspirations, her signature style, and the drag scene in...
Anti-Trans Bills Cause Harm, Fear Even If They Fail, Advocates Say
RICHMOND, Va. -- Anti-transgender legislation is on the rise nationwide and in Virginia. Even if proposed legislation fails, the vitriol that makes headlines impacts LGBTQ communities, advocates say. Legislation considered anti trans usually falls under efforts that introduce discrimination or fail to create inclusive and affirming protections...
Our Richmond, VA Celebrates Black History Month 2023 Rundown
Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout US history. The celebration originated from “Negro History Week,” proposed by noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African-Americans, which was later expanded to a month-long event in 1970. During this month,...
RVA First Fridays February 2023: Storm The Gates!
Let's back into it and mark your calendars as the Richmond Arts District is set to host February First Fridays this Friday, February 3rd! This celebration of the arts will feature opening exhibits, live performances, community celebrations and more throughout the district's galleries, restaurants and shops. Here are a few of the events that you...
Meet the New Neighbor: Salon Voss’s Glamorous Arrival in Richmond
Welcome to Salon Voss, a luxurious salon run by area director Tamara Lewis. Started in Fredericksburg, Salon Voss has been pampering clients for a whopping 7 years. Now, she's bringing all their hair styling expertise to Richmond with a brand new location in Short Pump and Tamara is excited to make a splash in Richmond. We got a chance to ask her...
Let’s Talk Vegan With Kasie Hull Of Tiny Vegan!
Hello everyone! Today we speak with Kasie Hull, the owner of Tiny Vegan, a Richmond food truck that specializes in vegan dishes. She shares her motivation for starting the business, the challenges of creating vegan versions of classic comfort foods, and her advice for those considering transitioning to a vegan lifestyle or diet. She also discuss...
RADIO RVA EPISODE 19 | LEZ POP ‘SWEET & DIRTY’ at Fallout December 23rd
Tune in to Radio RVA Episode 19 for 'Lez Pop's Sweet & Dirty,' a live club set presented by Dirty Pop featuring a mix of popular artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Charli XCX, Rihanna, Ice Spice, Lady Gaga, FKA Twigs, Shygirl, Saucy Santana, Kim Petras, Azealia Banks, Fergie, SZA, Pussy Cat Dolls, Gwen Stefani, Beyoncé, Kesha, City Girls,...
The Results Are In! The Final Votes For The RVAMAG & GayRVA Reader’s Poll 2022
Richmond, VA is a great town and we had fun running the RVAMAG & GayRVA Reader’s Poll 2022 to get a feel on what our readers like to do and see. Thank you to the over 20,000+ people that checked out the poll and the 5000+ who voted. The following is a list of the Top 5 in each category in order of votes. DONUTS 1st Country Style Donuts 2nd...
‘Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour—Frederick Douglass’ Has Something To Teach Us
When he was alive, the 19th-century abolitionist Frederick Douglas was the most photographed person in the world. Born a slave, he would eventually escape to become a prominent activist, abolitionist and writer dedicated to advocating for equality. He understood that Daguerreotype, the first publicly available photographic process, would change...
