Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras is remembering Henderson Middle School student Sadie Terry as “a vibrant personality” following her…
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The Cultural Current
The Pulse of RVA.
Then and Now The Current — April 27, 1927: Birth of Coretta Scott King
Born April 27, 1927, Coretta Scott King became a global voice for justice and a key architect of civil rights…
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Virginia is taking another concrete step away from state-supported Confederate commemoration.
Virginia will phase out Confederate themed license plates starting July 2026, continuing a broader shift away from state supported Confederate…
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VCU Advances Memorial for East Marshall Street Well Victims
VCU approves $3.6M memorial for victims of the East Marshall Street Well, advancing efforts to confront a history of grave…
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Allianz Amphitheater’s Summer Lineup Signals a Big Season for Richmond’s Riverfront
Allianz Amphitheater’s summer lineup brings major touring acts to Richmond’s riverfront, highlighting the city’s growing role as a regional music…
Read MoreThen and Now The Current — April 25, 1917: Ella Fitzgerald Is Born
Born in Newport News on April 25, 1917, Ella Fitzgerald rose to become one of the most influential voices in…
Read MoreThen and Now The Current — April 24, 1867: Richmond Streetcar Protest
On April 24, 1867, Black Richmonders challenged segregated streetcars, marking an early chapter in the long struggle for equal access…
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Richmond Emerges as Key Hub in New Cross-State Bus Route
A new Virginia Breeze route positions Richmond as a central hub, linking the city to a growing east–west transit network…
Read MoreVirginia Debuts First East–West Intercity Bus Route Linking Coast to Shenandoah Valley
Virginia’s new Tidewater Current bus route connects Virginia Beach to Harrisonburg with daily service, linking 10 cities and expanding cross-state…
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Then and Now The Current — April 23, 1933: Annie Easley is born
Born on April 23, 1933, Annie Easley helped power the future of computing and aerospace, expanding the story of Black…
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