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...
“It’s more than just what’s in your history books.” BLK RVA showcases the booming black cultural scene that's made Richmond what it is today. In the last 10 years, Richmond has exploded as a creative hub -- in a good way. As someone who was born and raised here,...
“People in Richmond don’t talk to each other,” said Kelli Lemon, owner of Urban Hang Suite. She created her coffee shop last year to make a comfortable space for customers to connect with one another despite their differences. Lemon is also tri-owner of the Virginia...
For the second year, Richmond Black Restaurant Experience has animated the city, drawing attention to over 30 Black-owned restaurants from soul-food favorite Mama J’s to the craft cocktail-focused Minibar. Richmond is gaining national recognition as a food city, with...