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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BLK RVA means a powerful shift in the acknowledgement of everything the Black culture has contributed to the city.
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“There is so much power in that act of directing people to spend their dollars within the Black Community. ”
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“A part of being a transplant here and falling in love with Richmond is recognizing that within our culture, there’s a need to unify and extend the olive branch to bridge our businesses. ”
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“BLK RVA is where we share those expressions of our identity, celebrate each other, and expose the world to the beauty of our culture.”
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“We have a rich history here and an exciting future.”
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“BLK RVA is establishing ourselves as part of the regular rotation of in this city. ”
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“When I hear BLK RVA, it makes me think about Black entrepreneurship, Black excellence in my city, our intellect, style, and evolution. I feel like the fabric of BLK RVA is woven into each of us. I love it. ”
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“I now know a little bit more about my family’s journey, and my ancestor’s journey. There’s this pride that I feel to be who I am in this city with my peers, making Richmond better, and embodying all that we hope RVA will accomplish. ”
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“Richmond’s Black community, we make room for everyone—all races, sexes, orientations. That’s what Blackness represents. It’s an energy, a feel, a love for one another as we live our best life. Blackness is an indescribable energy that takes over a room or park, or wherever we get together. So BLK RVA is all of that in one. It’s home.”
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“There’s still a lot of things that need to be done, but I’m just proud of Black RVA and what we’ve been able to do over the past few decades and even longer. When I talk about the music and cultural scene, I’m proud of where we are, how we’re handling our business, and holding up our end of the bargain.”
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“BLK RVA means supporting various forms of Black businesses and brands, and finding opportunities to volunteer for community-based efforts that support Black children, Black families, and Black communities.”
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The Elegba Folklore Society is a year-round, lively celebration of African and African American culture. Enjoy art and imports in their cultural center. Sway with the performance company in the warmth and feel of an African village.
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“BLK RVA means that Richmond recognizes and encourages the celebration of cultural differences. Our individual and collective connections are enriched when we create spaces for all to celebrate ancestral traditions and create new ones in the Melting Pot that is America.”
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