Actor Wendell Pierce Plans to Transform Corner of Downtown Richmond
Actor Wendell Pierce recently announced plans to transform a blighted corner in downtown Richmond....
08
Sep
07
Sep
The Day My House Was Raided by Police
On the same day that marked 11 years since my best friend Camaron Walker was murdered, my house was raided by the Richmond Police Department at 7:00 in the morning....
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 two stages, food and artisan vendors, a youth zone, a mobile art gallery and information booths....
04
Sep
14 Back-to-School Self Care Tips
Self care is a revolutionary act. Being able to step back and take time for yourself is one the strongest things anyone can do. The idea that taking care of ourselves is selfish is ignorant and negative. Don’t allow this view to change your need to take care of yourself....
03
Sep
‘In the U.S., I Made My Own Family’ – An Interview with My Great Aunt
The rock of my family is my great aunt, Rahesa Bagaum. I refer to her as Bari Auntie, which translates into “Great Aunt” in Urdu. Auntie Bagaum is from Pakistan. Although she doesn’t know her exact birthday, she believes she is somewhere from 40 to 50 years old. She speaks...
31
Aug
How to Survive Life in a Triple Dorm
This fall will be my first semester in college and I’ll be living in a triple dorm with two roommates. But unlike most college freshmen, I’ve had a triple my whole life. I’ve always had to share a room with my two sisters....
29
Aug
Imagining Common Justice
The Imagine Justice concert brought the fight to end mass incarceration straight to the State Capitol’s front door. ...
26
Aug
Se Ofrecen Nuevas Clases de Cocina Saludable en Richmond
La organización Fresh Approach ofrece clases gratuitas de nutrición que enseñan a los residentes recetas para hacer comidas deliciosas, saludables y asequibles....
25
Aug
With the Census in Peril, What Will It Take to ‘Right the Ship?’
Advocates, while fearing the worst, say there's still time for Congress and the Trump administration to turn things around -- but the window is "closing fast."...
24
Aug
Can Hate Be Healed?
As a teen, Tim Zaal joined the ranks of neo-Nazi skinheads. Today he volunteers with the LA Museum of Tolerance, something he says is a way to atone for his past....
23
Aug
Khalid’s Corner: Would You Rather Be Loved or Feared?
When they fear you, they will try to subtract life from you. When they love you, they will add to your life. ...
23
Aug
Our Power Festival Showcases Green Organizations
Nicholl Park became an environmental awareness hub during the third annual Richmond Our Power Festival on August 12. ...
23
Aug
Hilltop Mall – ‘A Sleeping Giant Waiting to Be Reborn’
LBG Real Estate Companies and Aviva Investors announced last month the purchase of Hilltop Mall. The new owners believe the mall’s visibility and access to a dense and growing residential population is ideal for its resurgence. ...
Hermanas Guerreras se Reúnen en Oakland para Discutir la Vida Después de la Prisión
Un grupo de mujeres anteriormente encarceladas se reunió en Oakland el mes pasado para discutir trabajos, vivienda y cómo transformar el sistema penitenciario para ayudar a las mujeres a prosperar....
