10 Nov

Tiny Trick or Treater

This year marked what I’m going to account as my son, Genaro Aviel Meza’s, actual first Halloween....

18 Oct

‘Put the Guns Down’ Celebrates 10 Years

It was all about stopping the violence and encouraging the kids at this year’s 10th annual Put the Guns Down Block Party led by Richmond community organizer Elana Bolds....

09 Oct

Why You Shouldn’t ‘Dress Up Like a Native’ on Halloween

Halloween is normally my favorite holiday but over the years I’ve come to cringe when the day gets closer and closer. I dread having to think about non-natives or those...

06 Sep

Softball and Music Bring People Together at Soulful Sunday

A picturesque summer day at Nicholl Park served as the backdrop for the Soulful Sunday softball game. The annual event is one of Richmond’s newest traditions....

05 Sep

Local Happenings: September 2017

Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for the ninth annual Spirit & Soul Festival. The outdoor festival is a celebration of Downtown Richmond and will feature live music on...

29 Aug

Imagining Common Justice

The Imagine Justice concert brought the fight to end mass incarceration straight to the State Capitol’s front door. ...

10 Aug

Ceasefire Walk Brings Together Richmond Families Touched by Violence

For families whose lives have been touched by violence, the Richmond Ceasefire Walk is a way to come together, grieve and cope as a community....

02 Aug

Jay-Z’s Most Personal, Socially Aware Album

Jay-Z’s 4:44 album is not trying to prescribe analgesic to the black community, nor does his self-reflection about his own flaws cause listeners to feel pathos. But his effort at...

01 Aug

Local Happenings: August 2017

Richmond will participate in the National Night Out Against Crime, starting with a kick-off party with food and music at 5 p.m. in the Target parking lot at 4500 Macdonald...

31 Jul

R. Kelly and Black Girls – Why We Should Care

Kelly’s music is a staple at black family functions, but next time someone tries to turn up “Step in the Name of Love,” maybe we should tell them to care...

24 Jul

The Best Music Festival You’ve Never Heard Of

The sounds of drums, bass and laughter brought Richmond resident into the sun. And the positive energy at the eighth annual North Richmond Music Festival compelled people to stick around. ...

24 Jul

Donté Clark: I Want You to See Richmond Through My Eyes

North Richmond native Donté Clark, 23, is an actor, rapper and spoken word artist who stars in the documentary film “Romeo is Bleeding,”(executive produced by Russell Simmons) which will be...

17 Jul

Tupac Movie Has a Message for Today’s Generation

The new film “All Eyez On Me” is a message to the African-American community today, reminding us that we have yet to earn true freedom....

01 Jul

Local Happenings: July 2017

AC Transit fares and passes increased on July 1 for the first time since 2011. The fare increase will help AC Transit cover rising inflationary costs and remain fiscally sustainable,...

28 Jun

History and Happiness Collide at Richmond’s Juneteenth Celebration

Richmond’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival had an abundance of sunshine, soul food and live music....