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Virginia Commonwealth University graduate with a degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Print/Online Journalism. I believe words are powerful– passionate about reading and writing them. I love fashion, and also Human Interest journalism. The chances of catching me reading up on the latest trends in fashion as well as social issues are very high.
Emlyn Crenshaw, a veteran of the Richmond theatre scene, never thought she could have a job in television production. A year after arriving in LA, though, she's landed behind the scenes at Netflix's Raising Dion. Plenty of unemployed college graduates pack up and head for sunny California.
There was unity around one message in Richmond Tuesday among a diverse crowd of over 1,000 women: empowerment. From entertainer Queen Latifah to the first ladies of Virginia to a Native American chief, the Women's Achieve Summit at the Greater Richmond Convention Center celebrated women's achievements and explored how to continue reaching new frontiers.
Aliviah Jones, Contributing Writer A new Jackson Ward social cafe - named after rhythm and blues artist Maxwell's first album "Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite" - opened at the end of last month, joining the ranks of a number of social spaces in Richmond.
Story By Aliviah Jones Photos By Stanley Tran When people think of Fashion Week they often think of big cities like New York and Milan but Richmond has a very unique way of showing that exquisite style can be found right here in Virginia's capital.
Intimate, colorful Trinidadian restaurant Cane popped up on H Street just three months ago, and everything about it will instantly transport you to the islands. The restaurant, co-owned by chef Peter Prime and his sister Jeanine Prime, pays homage to their experiences growing up in Trinidad.
The culture of hip-hop has made it difficult for women to be respected the same way male artists are with its vulgar and misogynistic lyrics. Playwright Goldie E. Patrick's "HERstory: Love Forever, Hip Hop" paints a picture of struggles women in the industry have experienced over time, while celebrating the legacies and trailblazers that have ...
"Something old and something new" is what comes to mind when thinking about the National Gallery of Art's new exhibition, The Life of Animals in Japanese Art. Animals are the main thematic element, represented through mediums ranging from sculptures and fashion gowns to paintings and statues.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia voters have already returned more absentee ballots in 2019 than in the November 2015 election -- the last time all 140 seats in the General Assembly were up for reelection. In the last few elections there has been an uptick in absentee ballots, but not all returned ballots are counted.
RICHMOND -- Virginia Republicans resumed their call Monday -- less than two months before statewide elections -- to allow testimony from the two women who accuse Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault. Obenshain accused Dels. John Bell, D-Loudoun, Debra Rodman, D-Henrico, and Cheryl Turpin, D-Virginia Beach, running competitive races for seats in the Senate where Fairfax presides, of blocking the hearings.
Bianca Rey, chair of Capital Trans Pride, understands firsthand the struggle to live with equal protections. The constant worries of being fired from a job or treated differently are thoughts individuals in the LGBTQ community deal with on a regular basis, Rey said.