By U. S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) WASHINGTON – Next year this nation will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington on August 28, 2013. Many of you…
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By: J. Chevont’e Alexander “Today…Let the words be said that I will do, do for my people- I will suspend my gratification for an immediate good for the good life…
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The James River Advisory Council will present its “Forgotten History Lecture Series” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the American Civil War Center located at Historic Tredegar,…
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Freedom Fest 2012 promises to be an exciting time in Richmond city with an eight day commemoration and celebration of freedom! The City of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and…
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This February, a unique American master returns to the spotlight as Macy’s celebrates Black History Month with special events and exhibits dedicated to famed artist Romare Bearden. In conjunction with…
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The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, will officially open the exhibition, “Shackles” on Friday, February 3,…
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1:00 p.m. The African Market Opens, filled with delicious foods plus books, unique handcrafted and imported items, art, home décor, natural body care, clothing and jewelry opens and will remain…
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Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga The Kwanzaa holiday is observed from 26 December through 1 January, and its origins are in the first harvest celebrations of Africa from which it…
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Elegba, from the Yoruba cosmology of West Africa, is an Orisa or intercessor who opens the roads, bringing clarity out of confusion. The Elegba Folklore Society is a year-round, lively…
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By Derek Turner In an honor bestowed on only a handful of individuals, try look the United States Navy selected NAACP civil and voting rights icon Medgar Evers as the…