Spectrum Editor’s Black History Month listicle
Chloe Hawkins, Spectrum Editor The month of February calls for many things: a famous groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil, a national holiday dedicated to spreading unconditional love to partners and friends, and last but not least; a chance to highlight and celebrate all things surrounding Black culture. While it’s nice to always be on the look […]
Rejection of AP African American History shows scary trend in American public education
Kofi Mframa, Opinions Editor The Florida Department of Education rejected the inclusion of Advanced Placement African American History in the state’s curriculum, citing the course is “inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value” in a letter to the College Board sent on Jan. 12. Florida Gov. Ron Desantis said the course is […]
‘Every seat counts’: Two candidates face off in Virginia’s Special Election
Selna Shi, News Editor Vali Jamal, Contributing Writer Democratic nominee and incumbent for Virginia’s 9th Senate District Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, is running against Republican nominee Leon Benjamin in the Feb. 21 special election. Rep. Donald McEachin, D-VA, died on Nov. 28, 2022, less than three weeks after being re-elected, leaving a vacancy in the […]
‘The music lives on’: Richmond local helps create a globally-influential record label
Peggy Stansbery, Staff Writer Richmond-born James “Plunky” Branch thought he was going to sue Jimmy Gray the first time they met, said Branch, musician, producer and historian. Instead, Gray and Branch co-founded Black Fire Records together. “Jimmy had a magazine called Black Fire where he listed the records he was distributing and did articles about […]
Traveling art show raises awareness for Equal Rights Amendment
Mackenzie Meleski, Contributing Writer An art show raising awareness for the Equal Rights Amendment will be making a stop at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. VoteEquality partnered with the Virginia Museum of History and Culture to bring Artists4ERA to Richmond. The event raises awareness of “the effort to add gender equality to the […]