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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The Cultural Current
The Pulse of RVA.
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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Richmond Gas Prices Surge as Iran War Drags On With No Diplomatic Off-Ramp
Gas prices in Richmond have climbed past $4.10 per gallon as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to disrupt global oil…
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Then and Now The Current — April 30, 1861: Virginia Adopts Its State Flag in Richmond
On April 30, 1861, Virginia’s secession convention in Richmond adopted the design that became the state flag.
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Balloons at Dusk: Inside Central Virginia’s Most Visual Spring Festival
A two-night festival in Doswell brings hot air balloons, laser shows, and family programming together for one of Central Virginia’s…
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Then and Now The Current — April 29, 1899: Duke Ellington Is Born
Born on this day in 1899, Duke Ellington transformed jazz into an enduring American art form rooted in Black cultural…
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Arts in the Park Returns to Byrd Park with Hundreds of Artists, Free Admission
The nationally ranked Arts in the Park returns to Byrd Park May 2–3, featuring hundreds of artists, free admission, and…
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