Richmond native Dystany Spurlock reached NASCAR’s national stage at Watkins Glen, marking another milestone in a racing career shaped by…
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The Cultural Current
The Pulse of RVA.
Then and Now The Current — May 8, 1861: Richmond Named Capital of the Confederacy
On May 8, 1861, Richmond became the capital of the Confederacy, placing Virginia at the center of the Civil War.
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Virginia Supreme Court Blocks Redistricting Plan, Keeping Current Congressional Map in Place
Virginia’s Supreme Court blocked a proposed congressional redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers failed to follow the Constitution. The decision keeps the…
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Then and Now The Current — May 6, 1931: Willie Mays Is Born
Born on May 6, 1931, Willie Mays became one of the greatest athletes in American history and a towering symbol…
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When Culture Becomes a Product: Cinco de Mayo in America
Cinco de Mayo began as a commemoration of Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla before evolving into a symbol…
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‘We’re gonna hang strong’: Black women in Congress face the next voting rights fight
This story was originally reported by Grace Panetta of The 19th. Meet Grace and read more of their reporting on…
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Beyond the Force: Performances That Shaped Star Wars
A deeper look at the characters and performances that brought emotional weight, complexity, and perspective to the Star Wars universe.
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Then and Now The Current — May 3, 1933: James Brown Is Born
Born May 3, 1933, James Brown revolutionized music, pioneered funk, and helped define Black identity during the Civil Rights era.
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Virginia Union University has rewritten a piece of its athletic history.
Virginia Union captured its first CIAA men’s outdoor track championship since 1934, ending a 92-year drought and sending athletes on…
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Then and Now The Current — May 1, 1939: Birth of Max Robinson
Born in Richmond on May 1, 1939, Max Robinson broke barriers to become the first Black anchor of a network…
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