‘Black Beyond Borders’ dives into diaspora life with DIY spirit
Ebony Walden is taking the global Black experience into her own hands — and onto the screen.
Richmonders to join nationwide ‘No Kings II’ protests Saturday
Richmond will host one of over 2,000 planned protests nationwide against the actions of the Trump administration Saturday, when local and state residents gather in the city for the No Kings II event.
Roland Martin to lead VSU voter engagement event
Journalist and political commentator Roland Martin will visit Virginia State University on Thursday, Oct. 16 as part of Trojan Voter Week.
Folk Festival to feature ‘Riverlore’ films, discussion
The Richmond Folk Festival will highlight Virginia’s rivers this year with a special film screening and launch party on Thursday, Oct. 9, ahead of the festival, which runs Friday through Sunday, Oct. 10-12, at Brown’s Island and the downtown riverfront.
‘Gabriel Gathering’ to honor enslaved rebellion leader
Supporters of efforts to reclaim and memorialize Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom district will gather Friday, Oct. 10, for the 23rd annual Gabriel Gathering.
Personality: Anthony Clary
Growing up in Blackwell on South Side, Anthony Clary rarely saw Black people running or exercising. Now, as founder of WeOffTheCouch, he’s working to change that reality.
Personality: Tanesha Powell
With a passion for youth development and a love for the arts, Tanesha Powell has stepped into the role of executive director at ART 180, the Richmond nonprofit that has empowered young creators for nearly 30 years.
ICA at VCU rolls out fall slate of artist talks and performances
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University is opening its fall season with an expanded schedule of artist talks, performances, film screenings and a new chef residency.
Virtual talk to explore roots of Confederate monuments
The Library of Virginia will host a free virtual talk at noon Wednesday, Oct. 8, featuring Donovan Schaefer, a Virginia Humanities fellow, on his research project “Nationalism & Cosmopolitanism in the Creation of Richmond’s Confederate Monuments.” Registration is required at …
Personality: Djimon Hounsou
Before his role in “Amistad,” the 1997 film about a 19th-century revolt by enslaved Africans on a Spanish ship, Djimon Hounsou, a native of Benin in West Africa, had limited knowledge of slavery — including his own country’s involvement. This …
RVA East End Festival set for MLK Jr. Middle School
Richmond will celebrate its homegrown musical talent at the RVA East End Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 from noon to 7 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
Black chefs to take center stage during barbecue, fish fry
When you examine the flavors and history of food in the United States, one thing becomes clear: Large swaths of American cuisine as we know it today — particularly that of the South — are indelibly marked by the contributions …
Virginia authors celebrated at library’s Literary Awards
Seven authors received the Library of Virginia’s 28th annual Virginia Literary Awards on Friday at the state library’s annual dinner and gala.
VMFA extends hours for ‘Frida: Beyond the Myth’ exhibition
Due to popular demand, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will offer extended hours for the exhibition “Frida: Beyond the Myth” during its final five days, Wednesday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 28.
Personality: Kristin Harris
From the age of 4, visiting her cancer-stricken mother in the hospital, to becoming a caregiver and later facing her own cancer diagnosis, Kristin Harris’ life has been woven with the pink ribbons of breast cancer.
