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 current congressional map in place and could have major implications for Black voting power and coalition districts across the Commonwealth.
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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 of Black excellence in sports.
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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 of Mexican-American pride and, eventually, a heavily commercialized American party holiday. Understanding its history reveals a deeper conversation about culture, identity, resistance, and the ways traditions are reshaped by corporate America.
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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 to the NCAA Division II Championships.
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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 nightly news broadcast.
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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 supply, with critics pointing to stalled diplomacy as a factor prolonging the crisis.
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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.
