TRS Issue 04: Knew Richmond

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The fourth issue of The Richmond Seen, themed “Knew Richmond,” highlights the people, places, and perspectives reshaping how the city is seen and experienced. This issue leans into the energy of a new generation—creators, thinkers, and community voices redefining Richmond in real time. Inside, you’ll find the 1-Year Anniversary of the 80404 Club, local program giving access to land to new growers, scores from Ep. 64 of RVA Rap Elite, new collaborations with Nouveau Provisions and Wumami and the 2026 Seen Awards short list of nominees.

Music

• Tre Awthenicc’s Ep. 64 win

• 80404 Club 1-Year Anniversary

• SEEN Awards

• New Music on Scene (8 artists)

• Women’s Hip Hop History Month

• Tuesday Verses

• Richmond Brave 2 Interview

• Virginia at the Grammy’s

• Mike Jones comes to Richmond

• RVA Rap Elite Scores

Community

• Note From the Editor

• Art Exhibit Honors Labor of Domestic Workers (Chromophore Artspace)

• Fireside Chat with Daphne Maxwell Reid

• Urban Farming with Duron Chavis

• Community Spotlight on the Diverse Birth Collective

• Richmond is the New NYC

• Finance Corner: Breonna Moore

Wellness

• Excerpt from Charged Up 365

• TRS Horoscope

• Comics, Words, and Fun

Arts & Culture

• We Influence Culture Summit

• Creative Buds Show: Stephen Jenkins

• Black Creatives RVA

• Doughnuts and Documentaries

• Virginia Is For Creatives

• Some Thirteen Recap (Film)

• The Seven Knots (Book)

Food & Drinks

• Nouveau Provisions x Wumami

• Creator Highlight: Slum Wizz

This issue explores the new narratives shaping Richmond, showing how the city continues to evolve through the voices and visions of those creating it right now.