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The Richmond Seen Announces “Stay On Scene: Protect the Culture” VIP Panel Ahead of 2026 SEEN Awards

Hosted in collaboration with NVSTD and the Don’t Mind Me Podcast, this dialogue will bring together influential voices in art, music, cultural curators and Black media on how Black storytelling continues to shift.

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4/4 | Natraganoix | Herb & Root

4/16 | 2026 Seen Awards →

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Women’s History Month Starts Strong With Virginia’s Women of Hip-Hop

The We Influence Summit Brings Creatives and Cultural Leaders Together in Richmond

Lessons from GIANTS: What Richmond’s Creative Community Learned

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Presenters For The 2026 SEEN Awards: Chauncey Jenkins, Sebastian Redd and Mooch Confirmed

The 2026 SEEN Awards take place April 16, celebrating culture, creativity, and community with confirmed presenters and a surprise guest.

Community

Writing Against the Algorithm: 199 Years of the Black Press

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The Richmond Seen Marks One Year with Exclusive Gray Machine Collaboration

2026 Seen Award Ticket

from $20.00

April 16, 2026 | CNTR
Hosted by Jess Snyder & ShaelaSoul
Featuring Special Guests and Performances TBA

VIP Session - $40

6:00 - 6:30 | Welcome & Reception with Nominees
Food curated by Cocoa Pariis | Cash Bar will be available

6:30 - 7:15 | Panel Discussion w/ special guests
Hosted by Don’t Mind Me Podcast on Black Media and Protecting the Culture

General Admission - $20

7:15 | Doors Open

7:30 | BLK RVA Welcome/ Host Introduction

7:45 | Awards Scene I

8:05 - 8:20 | MOSS Studios Stage

8:20 | Awards Scene II

9:00 | Final Show

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Richmond
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RVA Rap Elite

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We Haven’t Forgotten the Reasons Why We Protested During 2020 and 2021

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Richmond Brave 2: Noah-O and Big No | The Seen Interview

FREE TO SUBSCRIBE | Richmond Brave 2 captures Big No and Noah-O turning hardship into momentum, using friendship and collaboration to push past doubt.

MUSIC REVIEWS

Music Reviews

Heavy Is The Head and the Lessons in the Lyrics | P2P Rixh

EP Review: Waning Moon | MP, M.Y.L.O., Ty Sorrell

Album Review: Pack of Loosie’s Volume 9 | CJ The Profit

Album Review: The Internet is Fake – Radio B

How Bleeding Krystals Reinforces Richmond’s Place in Hip Hop

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Zuri Speaks Out on Lucy’s Loosies Being Scrapped — and the Community That Held Her Up

After weeks of silence, Zuri learned her producer would no longer greenlight Lucy’s Loosies, shattering months of work. The sudden rejection triggered depression, self-doubt, and renewed resolve to keep creating with community support and hope.