Hanover Black Heritage Society program set for Oct. 24
The Hanover County Black Heritage Society is hosting a ceremony to honor the initial inductees for its Wall of Honor from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Henry Clay Inn, 114 N. Railroad Ave., in Ashland.
Justice Or Else
Twenty years ago, 1.2 million African-American men assembled in a blanket of humanity that spread across the National Mall from the U.S. Capitol to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to attend the first Million Man March. There, they declared …
Music by the river
An estimated 200,000 people gathered under mostly sunny autumn skies last weekend to enjoy crowd-pleasing music and dances performed by more than 40 artists at the 11th Annual Richmond Folk Festival.
Virginia Randolph school to mark 100th anniversary on Saturday
The Academy at Virginia Randolph will celebrate its centennial Saturday, Oct. 17, marking a century since the Henrico County school was dedicated in honor of Ms. Randolph, the pioneering African-American educator.
VUU and VSU homecomings this weekend
It’s time for joyful reunions, parties, tailgating and football as Virginia Union University and Virginia State University celebrate their homecomings this weekend.
Casting call Oct.17 for play
A casting call will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Thirty-First Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st St., for the play, “Abolitionists Museum.”
Richmond Folk Festival returns to riverfront
There’s something for just about everyone at this weekend’s 11th Annual Richmond Folk Festival. An array of more than 40 performers representing a cross-section of music and dance is scheduled to entertain tens of thousands of people on six stages …
‘La Vida’ exhibit opens Oct. 9 at Pine Camp
The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host an art exhibit, “La Vida,” through Nov. 20 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
U.Va.’s historic Final Four team to attend Ridley forum benefit Oct. 10 in Richmond
The Virginia State University Alumni Theatre Ensemble is performing “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf” to raise funds for the university’s Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Fund for students.
VSU Alumni Theatre Ensemble to put on play to benefit students
The Virginia State University Alumni Theatre Ensemble is performing “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf” to raise funds for the university’s Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Fund for students. The performance will be 7 p.m. …
Triumph Awards honor entertainers, others making positive impact
John Legend and Tyrese Gibson were among those honored for their positive impact on the community at the Triumph Awards.
Stellar cast leads Sunday production at Altria Theater
Make no mistake about it — Je’Caryous Johnson is trying to reach you. The award-winning writer, director and producer’s latest play, “Things Your Man Won’t Do,” features a potent cast of familiar faces whose characters delicately weave drama, humor and …
This weekend: 27th Annual 2nd Street Festival
This weekend: 27th Annual 2nd Street Festival
Historical marker unveiling for former Jackson Ward hotel
Miller’s/Eggleston Hotel, the former Jackson Ward hotel that once welcomed such noted celebrities as Louis Armstrong, Count Basie and Redd Foxx is being honored with a state historical marker.
More than 12,000 flood Brown’s Island for race opening
Richmond native and American Idol finalist Rayvon Owen and the Richmond Symphony wowed more than 12,000 people Friday night on Brown’s Island as they opened the UCI Road World Championships with a dazzling show ushering in a resplendent riverside sunset. …
