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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.

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Scene This Week

10/30 | Homegrown Halloween
10/31 | 80404 Club
10/31 | MEET YOUR DOOM!

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Community Spotlight: Chelsea Higgs Wise

Community advocate Chelsea Higgs Wise shares how her personal experiences and work as a social worker drive her fight for equitable cannabis legalization, reparations, and dismantling the systemic harms of the War on Drugs. [Free to Read].

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New Music on Scene: A project from LBE Hunt, plus singles from Nickelus F, Aurora Sarose, and more

Preme reigns supreme at Sanctioned 2; Roc Row protects his title

Richmond Remembers D’Angelo; The City That Raised Him Pays Tribute

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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.

Abi's Book and Brews Coffee Shop Richmond VA

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Haqq’s Drawer landmarks 3 years; launches “Think Broad”

Note from the Editor

Letter From the Editor | Our Press for Community

Richmond On Scene

Battle Rap

Charged Up

Food & Drink

The Team Bringing RVA Wing Wars Back for Round 2

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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.

Music

RVA Music Fest Returns for its Third Year

Day 1 of the Richmond Jazz & Music Festival Opens with Alexander Mack’s Full-Circle Moment

The Richmond Jazz and Music Festival Returns August 8-10

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New Music on Scene: A project from LBE Hunt, plus singles from Nickelus F, Aurora Sarose, and more

New Music on Scene stems from a few summer releases like Big Jazz, and newer fall joints from Nickelus F. A range from singles, EPs, and a full album.

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Richmond Remembers D’Angelo; The City That Raised Him Pays Tribute

The soul of the 804 whose music, vulnerability, and spirit shaped today’s musician. From Le Cache Dulcet to local artists, the city reflects on his legacy and love.

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