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Free screening of civil rights film Thursday at Virginia Historical Society

“Freedom Riders” screening takes place Thursday evening at 6:30 PM, with commentary by Oliver W. Hill, Jr. to follow.

VCU releases rare collection of Civil Rights protests photos

Over 250 photos taken during nonviolent civil rights protests in Farmville, VA have been curated by VCU in a new digital exhibit.

Members of The Richmond 34 to speak this weekend

Members of a VUU student group who organized a 1960 sit-in protest inside a Richmond department store will discuss their experience on Saturday.