“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...
Opinion: Removing Confederate statues is Richmond’s easy way out
After the violence and hatred that ravaged Charlottesville, Richmonders could be excused for thinking the swift removal of our city's prominent Confederate statues along Monument Avenue may be the best way to prevent further chaos and bloodshed. However, such an...
RVA Mag Exclusive: Q&A with Democratic Candidate for Governor, Ralph Northam
2017 has been a pinnacle year for politics in Virginia. Not only has the Commonwealth entered into the national conversation because of this year's gubernatorial election, but also because of the tragic events in Charlottesville. How this comes to define the future...
Dreamers of Virginia complete 70-mile walk to support immigration rights in Richmond
After walking 70 miles along Route 250 from Charlottesville to Richmond, the Dreamers of Virginia came to their four-day journey’s completion at the Bell Tower this afternoon. This small, Virginia-based organization focuses on immigration rights in America and...
March against white supremacy from Charlottesville to Washington DC starts tomorrow
On August 28th a coalition of community activists, faith based groups, and students will embark on a strenuous ten day journey from Charlottesville to Washington DC to protest white supremacy. The March to Confront, including groups like Action Group Network, Color of...
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