Marcus-David Peters Circle’s fence blockades Black unity
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Marcus-David Peters Circle. To most Richmonders, this circle is a political hotspot. It is where protesters gathered this past summer during the Black Lives Matter rallies. To me, it is our unifying hub. I remember when I got back to Richmond in July, the first place I went to was Marcus-David […]
VCU event promotes collaboration between Black and white women
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor Shani Barrax Moore, director of diversity and inclusion at University of North Texas, held her face mask closely to the camera on a Zoom call to convey a powerful written message — “Legalize Blackness.” “I’m here because I don’t want my two daughters to experience the same sort of oppression and […]
Black Lives Matter art show showcases social justice dialogue
Grace McOmber, Contributing Writer A virtual art show organized by Richmond artists presents viewers with powerful self-portraits, experimental collages and political imagery, each demonstrating a unique take on the Black Lives Matter movement. The fourth annual installment of the open call RVA Black Lives Matter Art Show premiered Feb. 5 with a Zoom webinar. Held […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Black history should not be limited to slavery
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, happy Black History Month. This month, we highlight and celebrate the extensive success of the Black community through the nation and worldwide, spanning for centuries. However, our desire to learn and educate ourselves should not stop in March. We owe it to the Black community to teach ourselves what […]
Groups visit Richmond for Lobby Day, MLK Jr. Day ahead of U.S. inauguration
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Anna Chen, Contributing Writer While protesters strapped with guns and tactical gear were outnumbered by reporters Monday morning at the Virginia State Capitol, Richmonders on the other side of town at Marcus-David Peters Circle played basketball, danced and barbecued to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A year ago, Lobby Day […]