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People’s Policy Day
On January 27, Marijuana Justice invites Virginians to the General Assembly to share their experiences, influence laws, and see the halls of power firsthand during the free, in-person People’s Policy Day.
2nd Annual BLK RVA Awards Recognizes Black Changemakers
The BLK RVA Community Awards returned to the historic Hippodrome Theater, celebrating Richmond’s Black leaders, creatives, and organizations driving culture, heritage, and community impact—honoring powerful contributions that uplift pride and champion Black excellence across the region.
Richmond Coffee Shop Gives Free Drinks to Black Customers — and the Internet Exploded
Abi’s Books and Brews offered free coffee to African American guests, sparking heated reactions online. The owner says it’s about awareness, tough conversations, and recognizing everyday inequalities that often go unseen in Richmond’s community.
Issue 003: Reader Poll
A three-question cultural poll capturing what Richmond values, questions, and creates. From art to justice to music, your perspective matters.
Uprooted in a Beautiful State of Bloom
Climate justice is racial justice: Black communities, like Norfolk’s St. Paul’s, face displacement through climate gentrification masked as resilience. The fight begins with us.
A Hidden Gem in Eastern Henrico
Royal Mart is a daily flea market and weekend cultural hub—where African and Latin communities connect through food, fashion, phone repairs, and unbeatable finds. Bring cash, bring curiosity.
Before They Called Her a Welfare Queen
Dr. Arlisha Norwood traces the roots of racialized scrutiny against single Black women from Civil War pensions to modern respectability politics.
Top 5 Wellness Tips for Spring with Natroganix
From timing your meals with intention to grounding barefoot in the earth, Nat and Kendra of Natroganix share five wellness practices for spring that nourish the body and quiet the mind. This is your seasonal permission slip to slow down and glow up.
From Richmond When It Was Black: An Interview with Dr. KáLyn Coghill of Hoodrat Scholarship
Dr. KáLyn Coghill reflects on growing up in a Black Richmond, confronting gentrification, and reclaiming space through Hoodrat Scholarship—a powerful blend of truth-telling, resistance, and radical love for community.