Then and Now The Current — April 22, 1737: William Byrd II Announces the Founding of Richmond
On April 22, 1737, William Byrd II advertised a new town called Richmond, marking the city’s public beginning.
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Virginia Backs Mid-Decade Redistricting, Opening Door to New House Map
Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to temporarily redraw congressional districts before the 2026 elections, a move that could significantly boost Democrats in the battle for control of the U.S. House.
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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 across the state.
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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 up with slavery and the racial order the Confederacy was built to protect.
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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 art—revealing deeper tensions about place, process and belonging in Richmond
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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 Ashe mural in Richmond, concluding a case that framed the act as racial intimidation under federal civil rights law.
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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, educational opportunities, and safety concerns. This migration is reshaping the region’s cultural, social, and economic landscapes, demanding new strategies from urban planners and community leaders.
