Tre. Charles brings his gospel, neo-soul sound to RVA East End Festival
Tre. Charles considers music as an emotional outlet — almost a cathartic release. His recently released debut single “Stressin” evokes the isolation many have felt during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the album he is working on has male vulnerability, especially …
Jackson Ward tour reflects district’s influential past
By the turn of the century, Jackson Ward was bustling with Black-owned businesses and banks, inspiring the terms, “Black Wall Street” and the “Harlem of the South,” long before some cities even had Black businesses.
Free Tabernacle Baptist Church hosts N.C. A&T State University Choir
The N.C. A&T State University Choir will perform in concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Petersburg’s Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St. The repertoire will include classical masterworks, Negro spirituals, gospel and rhythm and blues.
‘The Woman King’ is a crowning achievement
The mighty women of the Agojie were warriors. From the 1600s to1800s in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey this all-female military regiment gallantly fought their empire’s enemies.
State Fair of Virginia kicks off Sept. 23
The State Fair of Virginia returns to Meadow Event Park Sept. 23 through Oct. 2 with activities focused on Virginia agriculture and forestry. The park is at 13191 Dawn Blvd. in Doswell.
America’s diverse roots, richness and culture mark this year’s Richmond Folk Festival
Mark your calendars. The 18th edition of the three-day Richmond Folk Festival is almost here.
Personality: James B. ‘Saxsmo’ Gates Jr.
“Together we can make it!” For James B. “Saxsmo” Gates Jr., this phrase, which originated with one of his songs, is a distillation of the universality and practicality he believes is key to jazz music and the genre’s communities. An …
How Richmond Ballet’s Garret McNally found his footing
Garret McNally has been dancing since age 3 when his mother put him into dance as an outlet for his energy.
VCU professor’s documentary sheds light on Central State’s darkness
A new Richmond-made documentary will premiere this weekend with a view of the good, the bad and the ugly of mental health treatment for Black people in Virginia.
VMHC announces second grant cycle for history projects
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture will begin accepting applications Oct. 1 from state historical organizations for its second annual Commonwealth History Fund grant cycle. VMHC will again award approximately $400,000 to meet its pledge to distribute some $2 …
Culinary historian Michael W. Twitty is LVA’s literary awards speaker
James Beard award-winning author and cu- linary historian Michael W. Twitty will be the featured speaker during the Library of Virginia’s 25th Annual Literary Awards Celebration on Oct. 15.
And the winner is!
After more than 40 years in the industry...
Personality: Barbara S. Brown
Coming to the Table was founded in 2006 when a small group of descendants of slaves and slave holders met at a table in Harrisonburg with a goal of “Taking America Beyond the Legacy of Enslavement.”
New exhibit celebrates Black History Museum’s 40th year
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Group announces bus trip for veterans to visit national memorials
World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans in the Richmond area are being sought for a free trip to visit the war memorials of Washington, D.C., courtesy of Old Dominion Honor Flight.
