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

Reflections on Black Identity, Belonging, and the Audacity of ‘F*** Culture’

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.

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].

As drinking declines and clubs fade, Richmond’s nightlife is being reshaped by DJs who curate community, culture, and connection. From coffee shops to galleries, they’re redefining the party—centered on music, healing energy, and shared experiences instead of bottle service.

ACAC is set to open its brick and mortar this Saturday, October 31 for MEET YOUR DOOM. Their new space, unnamed, is located on Grace St. next to Godfrey’s.