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The Cultural Current
The Pulse of RVA.
Then 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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Then and Now The Current — April 21, 2003: Death of Nina Simone
Nina Simone’s death on April 21, 2003 marked the passing of an artist who turned music into a force of…
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Then & Now: The Current — April 20, 1871: The Ku Klux Klan Act and the Limits of Federal Protection
The April 20, 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act promised protection for Black Virginians, but its uneven enforcement reveals the limits…
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Richmond Flying Squirrels vs Erie SeaWolves
A weekend series featuring Fauxback Friday, a Richmond 34 tribute, and a Parrot Head-themed music night as the Flying Squirrels…
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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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