Beyoncé at awards show with mothers of slain black men
Renowned artist Romare Bearden is most widely known for his use of multiple mediums and artistic styles, but few are aware that Mr. Bearden worked more than 30 years as a social worker with the New York City Department of …
Romare Bearden exhibit to open Sept. 13 at Black History Museum
Renowned artist Romare Bearden is most widely known for his use of multiple mediums and artistic styles, but few are aware that Mr. Bearden worked more than 30 years as a social worker with the New York City Department of …
Conference on after-effects of Sept.11 attacks
The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia and the Richmond Peace Education Center will host a daylong conference on the ideological shifts in immigration and deportation, national security and military aggression in the United States since the terrorists attacks of …
Roland Martin kicks off African Arrival Day commemoration
A blistering August sun did not deter guests from attending a special outdoor ceremony last Saturday at Fort Monroe in Hampton. The event, staged to remember the 1619 arrival of the first 20 Africans to America, was held on the …
National Park Service activities commemorate 100th anniversary
National parks in Richmond and Petersburg are hosting events this weekend commemorating the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service.
10th Annual WE CARE Festival slated for Saturday
Music, games, health screenings and a giveaway of school supplies will highlight the 10th Annual WE CARE Festival this weekend.
Wiley lecture at VMFA Aug. 26
Dr. Eugenie Tsai, curator of the popular Kehinde Wiley exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, will discuss the selection and presentation of the nearly 60 pieces in the exhibit in a special lecture Friday, Aug. 26.
Fight for $15
Laura Clark is a home care worker, yet she has no income. The 53-year-old Caroline County resident cares for her 83-year-old mother, who suffers from dementia and COPD, but doesn’t qualify to receive pay as a family caregiver because her …
Richmond Jazz Festival opens this weekend
Cecil Shorte, a retired engineer from Altria, has never missed the Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont. The Chesterfield County resident considers it the best jazz festival on the East Coast, featuring multiple stages where music lovers can enjoy several acts …
Down Home Family Reunion returns for 26th year
The soulful sounds of The Intruders, the reggae rhythms of Adwela and the Uprising, and the salsa beats of Luis y Su Revolu will highlight the 26th Annual Down Home Family Reunion Aug. 20 at Abner Clay Park in Jackson …
Jordan gives $5 million to new Smithsonian African-American museum
Michael Jordan has made another major donation, pledging $5 million to the Smithsonian’s new African-American history museum on the National Mall.
Walton Gallery to host exhibits in Petersburg, Richmond
Petersburg’s Walton Gallery will present two new shows this month, one of which will be held in Richmond. “Deep Thoughts,” a group show featuring the work of Alvin Burts, Cianne Fragione, Mark Pehanich and Clayton Singleton, will run Aug. 13 …
Stop the Violence Community Day Sunday at Luck’s Field
Amid worries about rising crime, nonprofits are teaming with law enforcement to host a “Stop the Violence” Community Day in the East End this weekend.
East End Community Field Day slated for Aug.18
Music, Zumba, healthy snacks and beverages and child- friendly games, activities and entertainment will be featured during the 4th Annual East End Community Field Day and Healthy Kids Day.
Monticello to host summit on slavery and freedom in America
Historians, descendants of Monticello slaves, cultural leaders and activists will discuss the history of slavery and its meaning today on race, freedom, and equality during a public summit Sept. 17 at Monticello, the Charlottesville home of President Thomas Jefferson.
