After years of teaching in the Richmond Public Schools, Jonathan found the need to teach the fundamentals of conflict resolution and anti-bullying.

Candice pushed herself to pursue her dreams of working in the broadcast field.

Her vision is for individuals and organizations with the same mission to act as a team and together implement change more efficiently and effectively for children who are in the system.

Rickey Smiley and Special K shared their thoughts on Donald Trump‘s surprising win of the 2016 Presidential election. A lot of people are out there wondering what his win is going to mean for the black community over the next four years. But the truth is Sign Up For Our Newsletter! If you’re in need […]

Conde talked with Clo about the importance of posting her schedule online, how she handles discouraging times, and why she considers Richmond’s biggest issue our broken education system.

There are many local residents of Charlotte who go hungry each day. Headlines Barbershop is doing something about that and hosting their 4th annual Food Drive! Raised on the Block host, Star Connor spoke with Mrs. Season Bennett about her drive and her husband’s choice to add more than 20 other local barbershops in with […]

July 30th young adults and teens will be joining forces on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University for the Hip Hop Teen Summit. Raised on the Block host, Star Connor spoke with two of the organizations directors, Tracy Battle and Albert Carter about the unique event.   •Event Goals •DIGITAL HIP HOP SUMMIT: Create […]

“Hearing each of their stories brought tears to my eyes because I care about the well being of others."

This weekend Community 50/50’s CEO Zenobia Bey in partnership with Afrikana Film Festival, Black RVA & the Department of African American Studies hosted Leon Ford in the City of Richmond Thursday, October 29 – Saturday, October 31st. The message is simple, to change relations between police and the community. On November 11th 2012, at 19 […]