After Halloween winds down, we shifted into a quieter, more reflective space with the Day of the Dead weekend. Hollywood Cemetery, with its rolling hills and historic monuments, offers the perfect spot to pause, remember loved ones, and reflect on the city’s layered...
@RareRichmond Captures the Grit and Glory of Old Richmond, VA
We recently stumbled on a new-ish Instagram account @RareRichmond that captures Richmond, VA, in all its gritty, goofy and cringey glory. We reached out for a quick Q&A, though the person behind the account prefers to stay anonymous, here's what they had to say:...
New Amphitheater Threatens Riverfront’s Environment
Original post made on July 17, 2022 by Scott Burger of Oregon Hill News and reposted here with permission. For updated information on the Richmond Riverfront Amphitheater, we wrote about it HERE and HERE When I moved to Richmond in the early nineties, it was a much...
How Fiction Becomes Accepted Truth? New Exhibition at the Valentine Deconstructs The ‘Lost Cause’ Myth
In April 2023, I had the opportunity to take a tour with William Martin, the director of the Valentine Museum, and Christina Swanson, the Director of PR and Marketing. They guided me through what appeared to be a significant renovation project within the building....
Listen to Urban One Founder Discuss The Casino Referendum
Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes is an incredibly accomplished woman who has lived the American Dream. At one time, she ranked as the United States' second wealthiest African American woman, following Oprah Winfrey. Hughes is the founder of Radio One (now known as Urban...
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