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Black authors didn’t just engage in the horror genre, they reshaped it. 🖤👻 For Black History Month, we’re spotlighting Black writers who changed the narrative across diferent genres. In this episode, Dr. Grace Gipson dives into Black horror—where fear becomes a tool to confront history, power, and the real monsters already among us. What Black horror writer or story changed the genre for you? Drop it in the comments and join the conversation. 👇🏾✨ #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackAuthors #BlackHorror #ChangedTheNarrative #GenreShifters #BlackStorytelling

Virginia Democrats unveiled a mid-decade Congressional redistricting designed to give them 10 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives – leaving Republicans with one seat. Virginia’s current map has a 6-5 breakdown. Just hours after the proposed map became public, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a proclamation setting an April 21 date for voters to either accept or reject the map change. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit http://vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. #redistricting #Virginia #vpmnews #publicmedia

Crowds gathered along the route to greet the Venerable Monks of the Dhammacetiya as they walked through Central Virginia on their way to Washington, DC. The “Walk for Peace” – which originated in Fort Worth, TX – marked its 100th day Monday. During a stop in Richmond, the monks met with Mayor Danny Avula and Governor Abigail Spanberger. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit http://vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. #walkforpeace #Richmond #Chesterfield #vpmnews #publicmedia

A Canadian-based developer calls off a deal with the federal government, that would have turned a Hanover warehouse into an ICE facility. The abrupt announcement came after public outcry at a Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday evening. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit http://vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. #ICE #Hanover #vpmnews #publicmedia

Charlottesville Inside Out has a new look! Join Terri and her friends (furry and human alike!) as she shows you the ins and outs of Charlottesville, Virginia. The new season is live now on the new VPM Spark YouTube channel! This episode takes us to Hogs and Kisses Farm Sanctuary, where one very special resident might just steal the spotlight...and our hearts. 👀🐷 💕 #hogsandkisses #Charlottesville #VPMSpark #FarmAnimals #Virginia

Are you ready to ignite your curiosity? Our Science, History, and Culture YouTube channels are coming together in one new home for all of our digital-first content. Don't worry, your favorite content isn't going anywhere, its just moving to a new home where it can shine a little brighter. Check out VPM Spark, a new hub for content that ignites the curiosity in all of us! #VPMSpark #YouTube #IgniteYourCuriosity #MyVPM #Spark

Virginia's temperatures are predicted to stay below freezing into early February... so we asked our in-house Midwesterner for tips to stay safe when it’s below freezing outside. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit http://vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. #winterstormwarning #winterstorm2026 #freezing #cold #centralva

Here’s what you need to know about staying safe before, during and after this weekend’s storm. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. #virginia #virginiawx #rvawx #abigailspanberger #vpmnews

On her first day in office, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed 10 executive orders addressing issues like affordability, energy costs, education and housing. Her EO reversed an order signed by her predecessor on immigration enforcement. We take a closer look at what Gov. Spanberger’s immigration order does and does not do. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. #virginia #virginiapolitics #Spanberger #executiveorder #vapol

Virginia's new governor delivered her first joint address to the General Assembly on Monday, where she outlined her administration's priorities for the next year. As it was with her promises on the campaign trail, the commonwealth's first woman governor focused on affordability and lowering costs for Virginians: “This is not a hoax. This is real life. And if we cannot be honest about the problem, it will be impossible to find solutions.” Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. #spanberger #VApol #affordability #VAGeneralAssembly #virginia #publicmedia #vpmnews #politics #abortion #redistricting #gaymarriage #marriageequality #votingrights #restorativejustice #gerrymandering

The Democrat from Henrico County is the first woman to be elected governor of the commonwealth. #VApol #Virginia #VPMNews #Spanberger #publicmedia

This week's General Assembly passage of the measures on adding protections for reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, voting rights restoration and congressional redistricting to the commonwealth's founding document will now go to Virginia voters in a set of ballot referendums. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit http://vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. #VAGeneralAssembly #VAconstitution #VApol #virginia #abortion

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 In case you missed it! Rich talks with Odie Donald, Richmond’s new CAO, about how he's helping the Mayor and why his job might be the key to Richmond’s future. Listen on rvasgotissues.vpm.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

Richmond’s bag tax went into effect on Jan. 1, adding a 5-cent tax on plastic bags from grocery, drug and convenience stores. The tax is estimated to bring in more than $400,000 each year and will go towards waste reduction programs and reusable bags for some residents. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. Hashtags: #rva #richmondva #vanews #rvanews #vpmnews