It’s hard to believe hip-hop was once the red-headed stepchild of jazz and soul. Purists complained the genre was a crude regurgitation of its predecessors over a break beat, but 50 years later, a once misunderstood genre is now Big Brother—omnipresent in virtually...
Essentially Invisible: The Impact of COVID-19 on RVA’s “Non-Essential” Businesses
All sorts of businesses around Richmond are trying to survive in the midst of quarantine; coming up with survival strategies has been even tougher for those deemed non-essential. With Governor Northam’s recent issue of a mandatory lockdown, it’s clear business won’t...
A Week Of Culinary Black Excellence
The fourth annual Richmond Black Restaurant Experience shows that in a city gaining a reputation as a food destination, black restaurants and black culture are an essential factor. As the first week of March approaches, black restaurant owners and cooks all over...
Putting Richmond’s Black Restaurants On The Map
2019's Richmond Black Restaurant Experience brought an inclusive celebration of local cuisine to delicious life last week. For the third year in a row, Amy Wentz, Shemicia Bowen, and Kelli Lemon highlighted the ultimate hidden gems in Richmond through a week...
Culture Meets Cuisine At 2019’s Black Restaurant Experience
“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...
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