El Arbol de la Vida (The Tree of Life)
If you haven’t noticed the mural that has been in progress at the corner of US 1 (Jefferson Davis / Cowardin) and Hull St. you were probably trying to avoid getting in an accident. This mural project is the brainchild of muralist Curtis Gutierrez, formerly of Los Angeles, Art 180 and some support from the [...]
Richmond Police Seek Public’s Help Indentifying Hispanics in Fatal Car Accident
From the Richmond Police Department: The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s assistance in identifying the victims of a fatal one-car accident today. At approximately 2:30 a.m., a 1987 red Toyota pickup truck was westbound in the 5000 block of Warwick Avenue near Alaska Drive. Three Hispanic males were occupying the vehicle. One died at [...]
See Diluted Loss at The Black History Museum
Diluted Loss, a mixed media art exhibit, by Keith Ramsey will be open to the public from June 4 to September 18, 2010 at The Black History Museum, 3 West Clay Street Richmond, Virginia. Artist Talk will take place on June 19 at the museum. Diluted Loss illustrates the racism and discrimination that was directed [...]
Reid Elementary Greenhouse and Garden Kick-off Part 2
I have no idea what happened to Part 1, but I have been trying to assist and promote Re/New Richmond and their effort to rebuild the greenhouse at Reid Elementary for sometime! Go to Reid Elementary this Saturday at 9am – 11:30am and help make a difference! Located at 1301 Whitehead Road, the greenhouse was [...]
Lost Dog: Zora
Are you missing Zora? If so, I have received the following information: She was found on Dundee Ave near Forest Hill. She has a tag with a number but its disconnected. She will most likely be in the pond by now as the person who found her is unable to keep the dog. Please contact me [...]
Susan G. Komen Race: Saving Breasts & Closing Roads
Thanks to our friend Dionne Waugh from the Richmond Police Department for the following update on road & parking closures this Saturday: The Richmond Police Department would like for drivers and citizens to be alert and prepared for the following no parking areas and street closings for this Saturday’s Susan G. Komen Race for the [...]
Southsiders: Don’t Duck Your Census Taker!
Currently, the U.S. Census bureau has over 700 enumerators walking the streets of Richmond with one goal in mind: count people where they live. Many people in Richmond have voiced their concerns about divulging personal information. However, I believe these concerns are unfounded. Primarily, the Census Bureau wants to know where people live for various [...]
Ken Cuccinelli: Perverted Tyrant
One of the greatest rights in our country is the freedom of speech. It’s a shame some of us make a tremendous effort to destroy freedom of thinking. Ken Cuccinelli is such a worm. God only knows why this tyrannic, small minded, ignoramus has managed to gain a law degree and has been permitted to [...]