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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 03: Culturally Appropriate Drops Friday; Pre-Orders Shipped

The last issue of the year drops Friday — Culturally Appropriate brings 20 pages of Richmond voices, visuals, and culture, featuring Silly Genius and Chris Visions of All City Art Club.

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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.

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Inside the 22nd Happily Natural Festival with Creator Duron Chavis

The 22nd Happily Natural Festival, beginning Friday, August 28, brings three days of farms, panels, music, and brunch to Richmond, fostering connection, dialogue, and celebration of Black identity, Culture, food, and community healing.