BLK RVA means community and support
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BLK RVA means Black Excellence.
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BLK RVA means the representation of black businesses in Richmond for me. I love the way that you guys highlight & give us a platform to shine!
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BLK RVA means tradition, heritage, history, but also growth. There are so many black-owned businesses, history, and influential people here. BLK RVA is the perfect spot to discover it all.
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That name [BLK RVA] makes me think of the vibrant black community that exists in RVA and how it often gets overlooked and needs to seek a separate identity to get the recognition it deserves.
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When I hear the name BLK RVA, I think of our passion, our culture, our history, our rising Black-owned businesses... our dopeness! We are BLK RVA.
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BLK RVA means culture, community, creativity and support for us. BLK RVA means making sure that we take responsibility for ourselves and ensure that we are thriving. We all we got.
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[BLK RVA] means being in tune with the culture and history of the city, and all it has to offer.
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BLK RVA means showcasing and recognizing Black businesses that you may not have even known, and allowing you the opportunity experience and support them.
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BLK RVA means a powerful shift in the acknowledgement of everything the Black culture has contributed to the city.
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[BLK RVA] means being intune with the culture and history of the city, and all it has to offer.
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[BLK RVA] means celebrating and supporting Black people, Black homes, Black spaces, Black businesses, Black history, Black joy, and Black dreams.
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Black music is so very important. It tells a story, it stirs the soul, it heals, its the beginning of it all. From Rock to soul to rap to jazz, you cant research and not find "us"
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BLK RVA to me means not only being part of a the Richmond community, but being a member of a more intimate group, the Black community, within the city that uplifts and supports one another.
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BLK RVA has been an incredible resource of sharing very useful information and opportunities to us as small business owners. Not only ideas and opps that we can consume for our benefit, but equally, ways we can get involved and be of resource and help to others. BLK RVA is a two way street and we enjoy that!
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I'm truly passionate about everything that tastes as good as it looks! Charcuterie allows me to combine my love of food and art in a box!It's not only my passion but my self-care
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BLK RVA means that we've progressed to the point that we are no longer are dependent upon other groups to give us a seat at the table or to highlight us because we are capable of doing so for ourselves.
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Enjoli Moon and Dr. Sesha Joi Moon, co-creators of The JXN Project, elevate the longstanding legacy of Black pioneers in Jackson Ward and how our connection to their stories can propel us forward. They also clarify the origins of Black entrepreneurship, homeownership, and commerce in Richmond by way of urbanized enslavement during the 1700s and 1800s.
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Samantha Willis, co-creator of the Unmasking Series, emphasizes the creativity, innovation, and resiliency of Black people and how these characteristics connect to a deeply rooted legacy of Black excellence in Jackson Ward. She also affirms Jackson Ward’s impact in the present day through revitalized opportunities for entrepreneurship, homeownership, and community building.
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Ajena Rogers, Supervisory Park Ranger at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, highlights the collaborative efforts that substantiate the legacy of Jackson Ward. She amplifies the stories of historic community members and how their approach provides a blueprint for present day leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers.
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