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06/16/2026

It's time to VOTE! 🗳️

The the 2026 BLK RVA Community Awards are just around the corner and we're proud to announce this year's top Rooted & Rising Community Impact Award nominees: 👇🏾

Rising Community Impact Award presented by Wells Fargo

▪️ Ayah Davis-Karim, Chromophore Artspace
▪️ Chlo'e Edwards, Transformative Changes
▪️ Cymone Hall, Black Girls of RVA
▪️ Danasia Pascal-Navarre, Brandery Richmond
▪️ Dr. Leslie Bottoms, Wise Mind Counseling
▪️ Ishmael Sandiford, Fit-X Experience
▪️ RVA Design Group
▪️ SwapMeet RVA
▪️ Tae Waddey, Homegirl Hike
▪️ Tiffany McCoy, Money Smart With Tiffany

Rooted Community Impact Award presented by Community Foundation for a greater Richmond

▪️ Avis Gardner / Carlos Vieira Jr., Urban Line Dance Museum & Studio
▪️ Angela Patton, Girls For A Change
▪️ James Harris, The HEALing Hub
▪️ Jonathan Johnson, 63Thirty5 Restaurant
▪️ Kemel Patton, RVA Line Dance King
▪️ Sheba Williams, Nolef Turns Inc.
▪️ Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation
▪️ Tyrone E. Nelson, Henrico County Board of Supervisor
▪️ Us Giving Richmond Connections / Black Pride RVA
▪️ Yvette Rajput, Armstrong Leadership Program

Join us in celebrating this year's Rooted & Rising award nominees! Head to our website to find the official voting portal and cast your votes for this special community award category: 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/4cneTW0

Voting is open now through July 13, 2026. Tell a friend to tell a friend, plus, don't forget to save the date and get your tickets to celebrate with us this August 🎉

🗓️ Friday, August 21, 2026
📍 Hippodrome Theater

Stay tuned for more on the finalists in the History, Food & Drink, and Arts & Entertainment award categories 👀

06/08/2026

Happy Pride Month from BLK RVA! 🌈🖤

This month and every month, we celebrate the Black LGBTQ+ community members, leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and advocates who help make the Richmond Region vibrant, welcoming, and uniquely authentic.

We're proud to spotlight organizations whose work creates spaces for connection, celebration, and community throughout the year. Check out these resources: 👇🏾

▪️ OutRVA - your guide to experiencing LGBTQ events, dining, nightlife and safe spaces across the Richmond Region. PLUS, be sure to Dine Out for Pride from June 21-27 at participating restaurants in support of OutRVA, VA Pride, and various local eateries.🍴

▪️ Black Pride RVA - a program and annual event focused on empowering, uniting, and uplifting the Black, q***r community. Save the date for the Black Pride Weekend 10 Year Anniversary 👉🏾 July 16-19, 2026

Whether you're planning a trip or you call the Richmond Region home, we invite you to support local LGBTQ+ businesses and celebrate the intersection of Black culture and Pride all month long.

06/05/2026

Juneteenth is just around the corner and the Richmond Region is gearing up for month-long celebration of Black freedom, history, resilience, and joy. ❤️🖤💚

Looking for ways to commemorate Freedom Day? We got you.👇🏾

Head to VisitBLKRVA.com to check out the latest Juneteenth events roundup with 8+ family-friendly activities, festivals, live shows and more, happening across the region.

Discover the best Juneteenth events in Richmond, Virginia, including festivals, concerts, cultural celebrations, family activities, historical tours, and community gatherings throughout the Richmond Region in 2026.

05/27/2026

Want to know what's up this weekend? We got you! Check out a few things ahead: 👇🏾

▪️ Now - 5/31 - Umi Says Group Exhibition at Chromophore Artspace
▪️ 5/29 - Prelude: The Friday Social Hour at The Red Bar & Lounge
▪️ 5/28 - Keon Polee at Funny Bone Richmond, Richmond Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant
▪️ 5/28 Music at Main ft. Plunky & Oneness at Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
▪️ 5/30 - Ivy & Quincy Harmon Live at Virago Spirits
▪️ 5/30 - Jackson Ward Farmers Market with Black History Museum & Cultural Center
▪️ 5/30 - Bounce House Bonanza 2026 at Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, Henrico County Recreation & Parks
▪️ 5/31 Corks & Courses: Wine Dinner at Nouveau Provisions

AND SO MUCH MORE 📅

Ready to secure your plans? Head to our website for helpful listings with where to dine, stay, and play in the Richmond Region!

05/21/2026

ONE DAY LEFT! 📅

Have you submitted your nominations for the 2026 BLK RVA Community Awards? Don't miss out on your chance to nominate a local person, business, or organization making a difference and driving tourism in the Richmond Region. 🏆

This year's award categories include:
✊🏾 History
🍽️ Food & Drink
🎭 Arts & Entertainment
📍Community

Nominate TODAY! 👀 Head to the link in our bio → Submit your nomination by Friday, May 22 at 11:59pm 🗳️

Tag a person, business, or initiative that deserves to be recognized below! 👇🏾

05/12/2026

Nominations are OPEN for the 2026 BLK RVA Community Awards! 🗳️

Now is your time to nominate a trailblazing individual, initiative, or organization that's making an impact and driving tourism in the Richmond Region. Here's how to nominate: 👇🏾

Follow the link and head to VisitBLKRVA.com 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/4np618A

Review the award categories and eligibility and submit your nomination form. You can even nominate yourself! This year's awards categories include:

✊🏾 History - Cultural Preservation Award
🍽️ Food & Drink - Culinary Impact Award
🎭 Arts & Entertainment - Cultural Enrichment Award
📍 Community - Rooted Community Impact Award & Rising Community Impact Award

Know someone you want to recognize? Don't miss out — submit your nominations NOW through May 22! 👉🏾