With the flag they dropped from the Robert E. Lee bridge last month, the Richmond branch of Sunrise Movement calls attention to the links between environmental activism and racial justice. On June 19, a banner was dropped from the Robert E. Lee bridge that read...
Back the Blue Rally in Fredericksburg Nicknamed “The Second Charlottesville”
When Back the Blue protesters marched through Fredericksburg, their counterprotest brought threats, hate, and fear to Black Lives Matter protesters. We spoke with local BLM organizers to hear their stories after the event. Since Black Lives Matter protests have...
Past and Future: A Q&A With Richmond Mayor Candidate Justin Griffin
Richmond business attorney and activist Justin Griffin is running for mayor of Richmond. RVA Mag spoke to him about his goals and policies ahead of November's election. Justin Griffin is a small business attorney who originally hails from Nashville, but has fallen in...
Jennifer Carroll Foy Wants to be Virginia’s First Female Governor
Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy has been working for change since childhood. Now in her run to become Virginia’s next Governor, she’s fighting for affordable healthcare, living wages, social equity, environmental issues, and more. Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy knew she...
Urgent Progressive Change: Speaking With Richmond Mayoral Candidate Alexsis Rodgers
RVA Magazine sits down with Alexsis Rodgers, a community activist and mayoral candidate for the City of Richmond, to learn more about her policies. On June 6, Alexsis Rodgers formally announced her candidacy for Richmond mayor. Rodgers, a VCU graduate, is currently...
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