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Op-Ed: The Trouble With Reva’s Receipts

Op-Ed: The Trouble With Reva’s Receipts

In the face of allegations of impropriety from both the mayor’s office and her 2020 election opponent, David Dominique writes that Councilmember Reva Trammell may be taking desperate measures to save her political career. Last week, Richmond City Councilmember Reva...

Turning The Tide For Southside

Turning The Tide For Southside

BLK RVA founder Amy Wentz hopes to challenge Reva Trammell's multi-decade hold on Richmond's 8th District and bring a new energy to Southside Richmond. Richmond City Councilwoman Reva Trammell has been in office for a very long time -- having presided over Richmond’s...

Reva Trammell and the “Mammy” Jar

Reva Trammell and the “Mammy” Jar

A social media post recently revealed that Richmond City Council representative Reva Trammell has a Jim Crow-era caricature displayed in her kitchen, a fact that's put her in hot water with some constituents. Richmond City Council member Reva Trammell has represented...

A Week Of Culinary Black Excellence

A Week Of Culinary Black Excellence

The fourth annual Richmond Black Restaurant Experience shows that in a city gaining a reputation as a food destination, black restaurants and black culture are an essential factor. As the first week of March approaches, black restaurant owners and cooks all over...