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Nominations are open for the inaugural TRS 2026 Seen Awards sponsored in part by BLK RVA.
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.
From Lumpkin’s Jail to Sankofa, farmers and educators like Patrick Johnson are cultivating a new model of Black permaculture
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.
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.
Make The Seen part of your week.
At your own pace.
✓ 20-pages of high quality stories
✓ Exclusive links to never before seen photos
✓ Community & Artist Spotlight feature
✓ Culture in print.
Introducing The TRS Seen Awards — Nominations Are Now Open
Nominations are open for the inaugural TRS 2026 Seen Awards sponsored in part by BLK RVA.

