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For 199 years, the Black Press has carried stories with purpose and truth, a legacy that feels especially urgent in a system where algorithms and corporate backing often decide what we see, and what we don’t.
All of the following books are listed as best sellers according to the Black Bookstore Coalition and can be purchased online at insomniabookcompany.com. Use code RVASEEN.
Fueled by faith and community, Brother Abdul Haqq continues to build Haqq’s Drawer as a healing, inclusive hub in Jackson Ward—embracing purpose over celebration.
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.
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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Writing Against the Algorithm: 199 Years of the Black Press
For 199 years, the Black Press has carried stories with purpose and truth, a legacy that feels especially urgent in a system where algorithms and corporate backing often decide what we see, and what we don’t.

