VCU students’ work to be showcased at The Anderson
Want to see the kind of art that Virginia Commonwealth University students are producing?
Author to speak April 1 on ‘Liberation of Forgiveness’
Riley Keene Temple, a Washington telecommunications attorney and author of “Aunt Ester’s Children Redeemed,” will talk about the “Liberation of Forgiveness” and sign copies of his book during a discussion 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, …
Autism Awareness 3K Walk and Festival April 2
A local foundation dedicated to helping families dealing with autism and other special needs is joining forces with the Richmond Police Department to host the “Light It Up Blue” Autism Awareness 3K Walk and Festival on Sunday, April 2. The …
Racial healing retreat set for April 7 & 8
“Healing Racism: Facing Fear/Facing Freedom” is the theme for Coming to the Table Richmond’s Mid-Atlantic retreat April 7 and 8 at Richmond Hill, 2209 E. Grace St.
Personality: Janet M. Moses and Pocket
When she enters a room, her excitement and eagerness to entertain others overwhelms the space and the people in it.Usually dressed to impress, she greets longtime friends and strangers the same way — with a contagious enthusiasm for connection. Her …
‘Date with Dad’ celebrates 10th anniversary this weekend
When Kai Banks began working for Girls for a Change through AmeriCorps five years ago, she said she was only one year into recovering from a difficult marriage.
Horror-satire film ‘Get Out’ makes box office history
Jordan Peele’s hugely popular debut horror-satire film “Get Out” has made box office history. It is the first film by an African-American writer-director to earn more than $100 million.
Southern Women’s Show this weekend at Richmond Raceway Complex
Free wine frappes, gift cards, a chance to hit the lottery, makeovers and free admission for teachers are some of the highlights of the 26th Annual Southern Women’s Show this weekend at the Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave.
Wellness Block Party to combine health info, fun
Music, health screenings and health information are the focus of a VCU Wellness Block Party that students from Virginia Commonwealth University’s medical campus will host this weekend at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, 1000 Mosby St.
Personality: Jill Bussey Harris
Jill Bussey Harris has been building a vibrant dental practice in Richmond for 20 years, making history along the way and always finding time to give back to the community. But her 31-year relationship with the Richmond Chapter of The …
Obamas sign $65M book deal
Barack and Michelle Obama have book deals. The former president and first lady have signed with Penguin Random House, the publisher announced last week.
Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Johnny Gill in Richmond April 1
R&B artist Charlie Wilson, the lead vocalist behind the legendary R&B group The Gap Band, will perform 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Richmond Coliseum for his “In It to Win It” Tour. The All White Attire Concert, promoted …
Pine Camp exhibits honor Women’s History Month
The expression of beauty through silhouette figures and models representing the merge of beauty, fashion and lifestyle will be the subjects explored in art exhibits at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center in honor of Women’s History Month.
Personality: Emilie G. Webb
Every week, dozens of individuals and families with incarcerated loved ones benefit from Emilie Webb’s decision to pursue a career in nursing instead of art.
Icon Angela Y. Davis unleashes her thoughts on Trump, Clinton and future
The election of Donald Trump as the nation’s 45th president “was the future we really dreaded,” said scholar and activist Angela Y. Davis.
