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By Amandalyn Vanover April is National Stress Awareness Month and the 16th is Stress Awareness Day. Stress often leads to physical and mental ailments, ranging from everything like ulcers and…

Submitted by Ezibu Muntu When VCU instructor Tanya Dennis formed a student-based African dance company in 1972, she had no idea how deep the roots would grow.  Roots strong enough…

The Tom Joyner Foundation is recognizing Virginia State University (VSU) as the April 2019 School of the Month. The foundation, formed by the nationally syndicated radio personality, chose Virginia State…

By Amandalyn Vanover As March is Women’s History Month, I’ve been on the lookout for local women making history in today’s world. I’ve been looking for women who make a…

On March 25, 2019, the 1 Million Hands Project visited Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC). Cancer survivors from the Tri-Cities decorated the traveling art piece during a stop in Petersburg…

Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras, alongside Mayor Levar Stoney and Delegate Lamont Bagby, announced the launch of Brothers United, a city-wide initiative that will offer mentoring opportunities to young…

By Bernard Freeman Start a Business An enticing option for seniors who are riding the retirement wave but could benefit from extra income is to become their own boss. The…

By Nia Simone McLeod As we scroll through our social media timelines, we are often met with people who seem as though they are traveling 24/7. All you see on…

By Nia Simone McLeod From Carytown’s indie bookstore Chop Suey Books to national retailers like Barnes and Noble, there are many places around Richmond for the average book lover to…

By Nia Simone McLeod Virginia has a long history of legislation that not only hugely impacted the Commonwealth but also caused a rippling effect throughout the entire nation. The latest…