Read-in celebrates black identity and personhood through art and literature
Aerin Fortes, Contributing Writer Jiana Smith, Contributing Writer Richmonders came together in a chic, music-filled space for an evening of black art and literature on Thursday at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ annual African American Read-In. This year’s event highlighted five works throughout the museum, each with an accompanying literary piece chosen by the […]
Kehinde Wiley brings ‘Rumors of War’ to permanent home at VMFA
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Lovers of history and art came together on Tuesday for the unveiling of “Rumors of War,” the newest artistic endeavor from New York artist Kehinde Wiley at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The 27-foot-tall bronze sculpture depicts a young African American man riding an active horse, dressed in ripped jeans, […]
VCU President’s ghostwritten article raises ethical questions from professor, students
Hannah Eason, News Editor Katie Hollowell, Contributing Writer Some students don’t see “anything shady,” and others feel as if VCU President Michael Rao “lied to our faces,” after it was reported that a consultant in the Navy Hill project ghostwrote Rao’s op-ed about the redevelopment. A public relations consultant for NH District Corp., Jeff Kelley, […]
Michael Rao’s op-ed supporting Navy Hill was ghostwritten by developer
Hannah Eason, News Editor Katie Hollowell, Contributing Writer A Richmond Times-Dispatch op-ed signed by VCU President Michael Rao endorsing the proposed Navy Hill project, which would redevelop the downtown area, was written by the project’s developer. A public relations consultant for NH District Corp., Jeff Kelley, helped draft the op-ed based on an interview […]
Richmond introduces new bike share program
The RVA Bike Share program debuted on August 29th at the Kanawha Plaza in downtown Richmond. The $1.34 million program was primarily funded by a grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program. Chris King, marketing director of the Bewegen Technologies, said the company will supply the bikes and docking stations […]