Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to temporarily redraw congressional districts before the 2026 elections, a move that…
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The Cultural Current
The Pulse of RVA.
Virginia’s April 21 Ballot: A Vote on Redrawing Congressional Districts Early
Virginia voters will decide whether to allow early redrawing of congressional districts before 2031 and what that means for representation…
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Then & Now: The Current — April 17, 1861: Virginia Votes to Leave the Union
Virginia’s April 17, 1861 secession vote in Richmond was not a neutral break over principle. It was a decision bound…
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Brookland Park mural debate reveals deeper tensions over race, place and public art
A Brookland Park mural has sparked a citywide debate over symbolism, Black history and who gets a voice in public…
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Richmond Civil Rights Case Ends With Damages Against Patriot Front Members
A federal judge has ordered damages against members of a white nationalist group for their role in vandalizing an Arthur…
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From City Blocks to Cul-de-Sacs: The Quiet Shift in Black Suburban Richmond
Black residents are increasingly moving from Richmond city to its suburban counties, a significant demographic shift driven by economic factors,…
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