World War II introduced new opportunities for women in the military and on the home front, although it was not the first time in history women assisted with war efforts.…
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PREMIERE Tuesday | February 1 “Seizing Freedom” tells the personal history of the struggle to define freedom after 400 years of slavery. The second season picks up with the promises…
Richmond native Mary Anderson looks at music as a gift, a lifeline that helps children as they grow and develop. “Music has been my number one passion since I was…
Eva DeVirgilis asks parents and kids to join the “No Apology Revolution” in 2021 by being more visible, speaking up, and speaking out. Expanding on her internationally renowned TEDxTalk, DeVirgilis…
This February, VPM presents 28 Days of Black History Month, a new digital gallery spotlighting some of the lesser known heroes of American history. The project will span the month…
An innovative early childhood education television program – “Songs & Stories with Mary and Mike” debuted this month and airs from 10:30 to 11:00 am on Mondays and Fridays for…
January is National Mentoring Month, an annual campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of the Commonwealth’s young people with caring adults. MENTOR Virginia is celebrating by…
Virginia First Lady Pamela Northam announced the Valentine’s six 2021 Richmond History Makers during a Facebook Live event. Based on six categories, the 2021 Richmond History Makers are: For Creating Quality Educational Opportunities:…
Author Sadeqa Johnson’s novel, “Yellow Wife,” found her while she was exploring the history of the slave trade in Richmond. Read this award-winning work today.
Over the course of the last ten months, many performances at Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center have been postponed due to the pandemic. While a few performances have been…
The Richmond area locations of Taziki’s Mediterranean Café are hosting food drives in conjunction with Feed More, a local hunger relief nonprofit. Boxes have been placed near the entrances of Taziki’s…
The 2020 holiday season may be a memory, but giving to others like we do during the holidays can be enjoyed year-round. That’s the idea behind ChildFund International’s Real Gifts…