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...
VCU Gets In Formation With Class on Beyoncé
A class at Virginia Commonwealth University focusing on Beyoncé is exciting students to learn about the artist's role in feminism, African American studies, and pop culture. Following over 20 years of Beyoncé’s music prevailing in the nationwide music scene, VCU is...
RVA’s Spacebomb Records signs local gospel trio Resound, releases powerful new track, ‘Black History’
Jessica Fox, Mariah Hargrove, and Joseph Clarke are no strangers to singing. The long-time friends have spent time in recording booths providing backing vocals to other artists until they were called to take center stage, so to speak. The local gospel trio, known as...
The Cheats Movement & VMFA Present Finding Tomorrow: Experiences In Black Leadership
The Cheats Movement and the Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts have joined forces to put together a documentary film series featuring interviews with leaders of today's black community in Richmond. The Cheats Movement and the Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts have joined forces...
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