For many QTPOC and BIPOC folks, there hasn’t been a space that genuinely meets their needs and priorities. The Collab Spot, a social justice-focused Black-centric community hub is opening its doors at the beginning of next year, hoping to change that. The Collab Spot,...
Prisoners Nationwide Strike, Comparing Conditions to a “War Zone”
The US incarcerates more people per capita than any other country in the world and the systematic racism, class-based inequalities, and economic engines which drive these things are well documented - making their continued existence a deeply shameful reminder of how...
ICA’s Cinema Series Highlights Independent Filmmakers, Monuments, Death of Sandra Bland & More
To kick off the summer, VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art is premiering a free film series to showcase local and national filmmakers in conjunction with their current exhibition, Declaration. Launching today and running year-round, the ICA Cinema Series will offer...
Activists and Family Take to the Streets to March for Justice in the Police Killing of Marcus Peters
“Help, not death." That was the chant that permeated today’s march that ended at the Richmond Police Department (RPD) headquarters, where hundreds of people demanded justice and reformation for Marcus Peters - an unarmed black man in mental distress who was shot and...
“Ban-the-box” bill hopes to remove criminal history question from state job applications
RICHMOND – A Senate committee on Monday narrowly approved a bill that would prohibit state agencies from asking job applicants if they have a criminal history on employment applications. RICHMOND – A Senate committee on Monday narrowly approved a bill that would...
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