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JULY 2017 Complimentary Monthly Publication Readership Conservatively Estimated @ 48,770+ Richmond VA Issue No. 34

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Northside Vibes is a monthly, complimentary GOOD NEWSpaper
which launches the 1st Friday of each month (occasional delays due to
holidays). To-date we have over 48,770+ readers (including our electro-
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Vibes becoming a publication that would be an integral part of the com-
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FLAVOR NEWS TEAM: Editor-in-Chief, Deone McWilliams; Men-
tor, Col. (Ret.) Frank Underwood, Sr.; Communications Specialist, Ed-
ward Randy Muckle; Reporters & Journalists: NyRiian Jiggetts, Jr.
Editor 4Youth; Allison Davis, Exceptional Ed.; Alex, Family Caregiv-
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NEVER GIVE UPLOOK UP (GOD IS REAL)!
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Editor-in-Chief
Receives the Most
Beautiful Message!
Its the small things in life
that make a huge difference
to me, says Deone
Flavor McWilliams
Last month I received the most pleasant
surprise, which truly made my day. Its
so amazing how God will send people our
way (totally unexpected). I had just parked outside the North Ave-
nue Branch Library located at 2901 North Avenue, Richmond,
Virginia when I noticed a young lady staring at our business mag-
net on the side of my car. When I exited the car, she kindly ap-
proached me and asked if I worked for the newspaper company.
After introducing myself and giving her a copy of our June publi-
cation, she shocked me with most beautiful smile and compli-
ments regarding our communitys GOOD NEWSpaper! After a
few minutes of conversing about our journeys, we both ended up
hugging and crying together as we talked about HOW GOOD
GOD HAS BEEN TO US! Folks, I just had to share the following
message with each of you. God Bless you, Diana (and Kim)!
Deone, I just wanted to express how much I love our Northside
newspaper! It is so good to hear GOOD NEWS and be able to
read positive news in our community. I love our community.
Yes, it has its downside of crime in the area; however, it is also
filled with goodness as wellfull of good people who love their
community! The May issue of Northside Vibes was magnificent!
It was truly a Blessing to those of us who are still Blessed to
have our mothers today, but the fact that you acknowledged
those mothers who have passed away was very touching to my
cousin, Kim. It made her Mothers Day heartfelt to be able to
honor her mother. I am so proud to have met you, Deone.
Please keep giving our community Northside Vibes!

DIANA
THOMAS
YOU HAVE BEEN
SELECTED
AS OUR
JULY 2017
COMMUNITY
SUPER
STAR!

4th Annual Brookland Park

Community Celebration
1914 to 2017 One Hundred+ Years in Richmond, VA
A MESSAGE FROM B.P.A.A. PRESIDENT
While preserving history and tradition, the Brookland Park Boulevard
Annual Historic Festival strives to stimulate local economy, entertain,
andDiana and
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community you!visitors
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such great sponsors such as Councilman Chris Hilbert, City & Keep going!
Department
of Economic and Community Development, Colliers International, and
now Richmond Magazine, the Brookland Park Area Association is able
to bring this family-friendly event to the Community! Hosted once a-
gain by Northsides own Kelli Lemon, there will be performances by
some of Richmonds finest talent, as well as great food from Nomad De-
li and Catering Company, and The Luncheonetteamong other return-
ing favorites. Heres a chance to learn about the history of the Brookland
Park Historic District and see whats new on the Boulevard. The busi-
nesses are excited and cant wait to welcome you in! We hope to see
you all there, says Willie Hilliard, Brookland Park Area Associations
President.
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 NorthsideVibes Education History and OCWB
Richmond Public School Board
Names Interim Superintendent
The Richmond Public School Board announced at the conclusion of the
June 5, 2017 school board meeting the appointment of Thomas Kranz as
the interim superintendent effective July 1, 2017. Kranz joined Rich-
mond Public Schools in 2014 as assistant superintendent of support ser-
vices and was later appointed to chief operating officer. Kranz previously
served as assistant superintendent and chief financial officer of Hamilton
County Schools in Tennessee and chief of educational support services
with Okaloosa County Schools in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He earned
a bachelors degree in accounting from the University of New Orleans
and is a certified public accountant. Kranzs experience also includes
over 20 years of public and private sector experience in finance and o-
perations. I look forward to working extremely hard to see that we ac-
complish what this school board would like this administration to do,
said Kranz. We will continue working together to keep the district and
the momentum moving forward.
Richmond Public Libraries
Connects with Digital Media
Service ProviderHoopla!
Richmond Public Libraries (RPL) has now connected with digital media
service provider Hoopla in order to make more content available to city
Under
residents. Pressure
Hoopla Diamonds
currently offers about 600,000 Are Formed
items on its website, al-
lowing visitors to instantly borrow digital movies, TV shows, music, au-
diobooks, eBooks and more 24/7 using their library card. With new con-
tent being added daily, and no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately
or downloaded. Todays technology driven culture expects instant ac-
cess to their favorite artists, shows and movies, said Mayor Levar M.
Stoney. It is great to see Richmond Public Libraries implementing new
services to provide more options for our residents to stay connected. Li-
brary card holders will be able to borrow up to four times a month from
Hoopla without charge. Richmond Public Libraries is proud to offer
content beyond the walls of the library and make your library card even
more powerful, said RPL Director Scott Firestine. This will be invalu-
able to families as they are now able to instantly stream iconic TV shows
like Sesame Street to smartphones, tablets and computers through Hoo-
plas multi-format experience. For more information on services offered
by Richmond Public Libraries, visit RVALibrary.org.
Maggie Walker Monument Unveiling
Saturday, July 15 @ 10am
The City of Richmond, its Public Art Commission and Mayor Levar M.
Stoney are pleased to announce the unveiling of Richmonds newest mo-
nument memorializing the Richmond icon and entrepreneur Maggie Le-
na Walker, the late 19th and early 20th century African-American leader
who was the first woman to charter a bank in the United States.
THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN CITY OFFI-
CIALS, THE STATUES NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST,
ANTONIO TOBY MENDEZ, MEMBERS OF THE MAGGIE
WALKER FAMILY AND OTHER DIGNITARIES FOR THIS
MOMENTOUS EVENT ON SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017, MS.
WALKERS 153RD BIRTHDAY. The monument location is at Broad
and Adams Street in the citys historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. It
is within walking distance of the Maggie Walker Home and National His-
toric Site, the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank she founded in 1903 and the
Emporium, her clothing store on Broad Street.
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Citys Office of Community Wealth
Building to Receive $1.9 Million Grant
Thursday, June 29, 2017 The Office of Community Wealth Building
(OCWB) recently received news it will be awarded a grant of $1.9 mil-
lion from the Virginia Department of Social Services. The purpose of
the grant is to support the efforts of the City of Richmond to expand
workforce development efforts and the capacity of the Center for Work-
force Innovation.
This grant recognizes the hard work and dedication of our citys Office
of Community Wealth Building, said Mayor Levar M. Stoney. It will
help further our efforts and advance our goals of bringing about change
and building One Richmond. The Commonwealth of Virginias FY
2018 budget established a new initiative intended to support efforts of
localities engaged in community wealth building and related approaches
to moving citizens and families from poverty to economic self-sufficien-
cy.
Receiving this grant from the Commonwealth is a major milestone. We
are grateful for the acknowledgement of our work and excited about the
tremendous impact this grant will make on our efforts to help individuals
and families reach a new level of financial well-being and economic sta-
bility, said Reggie Gordon, Director of the OCWB. Many partners
helped the OCWB prepare for the grant and supported the community
wealth building initiatives, including Mayor Levar Stoney, CAO Selena
Cuffee-Glenn, members of the Richmond City Council and Citizens Ad-
visory Board, Virginia First Cities, intragovernmental partners, com-
munity partners, and most importantly, the people who have attended
OCWBs listening sessions and/or shared stories about their life strug-
gles. Those stories formulated the strategy and approach used to make
the grant application successful. OCWB is committed to being respon-
sive to the needs of the people and helping to create pathways towards
hope for thousands of Richmond households.
For more information about the Office of Community Wealth Building,
contact Reggie Gordon at Reginald.Gordon@Richmondgov.com or call
(804) 646-6374.
Richmond Public Schools Announces
Plans to Renovate Overby-Sheppard
Elementary School
Richmond Public Schools announces plans to renovate Overby-Shep-
pard Elementary School following a unanimous vote by the Richmond
City School Board. Overby-Sheppard teachers, students, and staff will
be temporarily placed at the currently vacant Clark Springs Elementary
School building located just 3 miles away. The move began on June 22,
2017 and renovations at the Overby-Sheppard building will immediately
follow.
Additional moving and classroom preparation will take place in August
2017 with the facilities department and volunteers on hand to assist in
preparation for the new school year. Renovations will include the addi-
tion of full-scale walls and doors, new ceilings, new indoor and outdoor
lighting, new flooring, and a new HVAC system complete with indivi-
dualized room temperature control.
Construction is slated to be completed by December 2017; and the move
back to the Overby-Sheppard building is expected to take place during
winter break. The facilities department and volunteers will also be pre-
sent to ensure a smooth opening when school reopens in January 2018.
Overby-Sheppard school bus riders will continue with their normal bus
routes while attending Clark Springs Elementary School. Those students
who are walkers or are dropped off by parents will have the option to
continue walking or can be dropped off at Overby-Sheppard Elementary
School, which is being added as a temporary bus stop location during re-
novations. While the building will not be open during construction, stu-
dents will be allowed to wait outside of the school for bus pickups. Bus
routes will be advertised during the summer on the Overby-Sheppard
school website and at various locations throughout the city.
Transportation to Clark Springs Elementary School will also be coordi-
nated through the facilities department and the office of student and fa-
mily services for parents who may have a need in order to attend events
and meetings at the schools temporary location.
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Mayor of Richmond and 3rd District
School Board Representative Visit J.E.B.
Stuart Elementary During Field Day
On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, Mayor Levar Stoney and Cindy Menz-Erb,
Northside 3rd District School Board Representative made a special visit
to J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School located at 3101 Fendall Avenue, Rich-
mond, Virginia to speak with students, parents and teachers as they all en-
joyed Field Day. The children were so excited, says Principal Jennifer
Moore. Field day at J.E.B. Stuart Elementary is an end of school year
appreciation day where we reward our children by allowing them to play
organized games outsidejust have fun! The children work so hard dur-
ing the school year. Parents and Teachers: Thank you for a wonderful
school year and all the support you have given. Mayor Levar Stoney:
Thank you for coming out to share time with us. Mrs. Cindy Menz-Erb:
Thank you!
ABOUT J.E.B. STUART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Home of the Stars
Where Success Comes in Cansnot Cannots!
Mission: The goal of J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School is to strengthen the
development of basic and higher level skills to the greatest potential for
each student. Students are motivated and encouraged to develop a sense
of self-worth, respect and responsibility. Parents and community will join
us as active partners in creating a positive environment and providing in-
novative experiences. Vision: We believe that J.E.B. Stuart Elementary
School is a school where each child is recognized and accepted for his/her
own dignity. We further believe that the academic and enrichment pro-
grams must be based on the needs and interests of the students we serve.
Students must acquire essential skills in reading, writing, mathematics,
and computer literacy to be prepared to live as productive citizens in a
highly technological world. The learning environment must challenge
students to achieve/excel.
PLEASE STOP THE VIOLENCE!
TURN YOUR PAIN INTO GAIN
THE NEXT SECOND ISNT PROMISED!
LOVE YOURSELF AND YOUR NEIGHBORS!
Flavor News/Northside Vibes Wants to Help
YOUTH DREAMERS SUCCEED!
We have so many teens who go unnoticed but truly deserve to be spot-
lighted for doing well. This day and time we hear about so many brawls
and some which result in death. Lets turn this pain into gain by flooding
our neighborhoods with the GOOD NEWS about our youth! We know
youre out there and have been blessed with a multitude of talent. My
father taught me to fight with prayers, kindness, and sharing gifts (talent).
Some may say, that doesnt work, but have you tried to make it work?
While traveling throughout Richmond I tend to hear youth rapping and
singing (so many talented kids!); and know that many of them have the
potential to be very successful. PLEASE STOP WASTING YOUR
TIME ON SITUATIONS THAT COULD CLAIM YOUR LIFE
AND/OR OTHERS. SHOW US WHAT YOURE MADE OF
IN A POSITIVE WAY. PLEASE CHANGE YOUR WAYS.
Email your dream, gift (talent) to flavornews@gmail.com.
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Children
North Avenue Branch Library
2901 North Avenue Richmond VA 23222
(804) 646-6675
July 2017 Programs and Events
Mondays @ 6:45 p.m.: Yoga Class Learn basic breathing principles;
pose alignment, meditation, and relaxation. Please bring your own yoga
mat and wear comfortable clothing. Please call prior to arriving.
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. to noon: Tech Tuesdays! Need computer help?
Book an appointment for a 30-minute ONE-ON-ONE session with a
staff member.
Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-School Story time: We are inviting all
preschoolers to join us for stories and tons of fun! Must be accompanied
by an adult.
Thursdays (6th, 13th, 20th & 27th) 10:30 a.m. to noon Black Male
Emergent Readers: Youth Entrepreneur Workshop All males ages
12-17 are invited to discuss planning your own business and having an
entrepreneur mindset with Mr. Elliott Eddie.
Thursdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Assurance Wireless: Free Phones! You
may qualify if you are on certain public assistance programs and based
on your household income. You must provide proof of program partici-
pation or proof of income.
Fridays (except 1st Friday of the month) @ 10:30 a.m. Crochet Club
Join the group to learn how to crochet. Fun for all ages!
Fridays 10:30 a.m. to noon Job Shop Fridays! Need help with job ap-
plications? Book an appointment for a 30-minute one-on-one session
with a staff member.
Friday, July 7 @ 4 p.m. Its Lego time! Follow the theme or just play!
Saturday, July 8 @ 10:30 a.m. Learn all about different wildlife in Vir-
ginia. Live animals will be on hand to teach about wildlife rescue. This
event is for children ages 5 and older.
Monday, July 10 @ 6 p.m. Cool Jazz and Adult Coloring Workshop
Stop by for coffee, soothing music and a coloring session. Monday,
July 17 @ 6 p.m. You and your family are invited for a night of Games
and Fun!
Saturday, July 22 @ 2 p.m. Finding Dory: Special Movie Showing.
Saturday, July 29 @ 2 p.m. SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water: Special
Movie Showing.
June 27, 2017 FATHER GOD: I had to stop right in the middle of
deep production (writing this newspaper) to just PRAY. Lord Jesus,
my heart is so heavy because every day either I receive emails, phone
calls, text messages, watch the news, listen to the radio, walk down the
street or even in the parking lot of my office, at grocery stores or restau-
rants, etc., I learn that another child has been killed. Lord Jesus, right
now, I come to you standing in the need of prayer for all of our children.
Lord, someone whos reading this prayer right now has either lost (or
knows someone who has) a child to natural causes, sickness, drugs, envy,
over a pair of sneakers, or just pure hatred. Lord, our communities are
losing children left and right and many of them at such young ages. Lord
Im praying for our parents who have to experience burying a child and
for our children whove been left behind that will never have the oppor-
tunity to hug and/or kiss their mother or father. Lord, PLEASE HELP
US! Please help our children to understand that violence isnt the
answer YOU are the answer! Violence not only leads to death, but
it also leaves a village behind trying to pick up the pieces. Thank you
Lord and God Bless all grieving families. Deone McWilliams
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 NorthsideVibes Dream Academy79 Graduates!

Dr. Joann Henry

Left to Right:
Valaryee Mitchell, Workforce Administrator-City of Richmond
Albertina Walker, Board Member-Dream Academy
Johnny Walker, Board Chairman-Dream Academy
Joe Morrissey, Esquire
Bill Johnson, Retired/Former 3rd District City Councilman

Dream Academys Fifth

High School Graduation Ceremony
On Saturday, June 24, Dream Academy held its fifth High School Graduation
Ceremony for 79 students (adults 19 and older). The ceremony was held at
Richmond Community High School located at 201 East Brookland Park Bou-
levard. Many years ago, Dr. Joann Henry, Program Director, envisioned hav-
ing an educational institution (academy) which would give adults the oppor-
tunity to obtain an actual high school diploma. She has assisted so many
in turning dreams into reality; and over 250 people had the opportunity to
witness this special ceremony first-hand! The high schools auditorium was
packed (standing room only) with proud graduates, family members and Source: New Hampshire State Police Forensic Lab
friends. Additionally, the academys board members, instructors, workforce
agencies, community leaders, pastors, and many others were present. One of
the graduates sang a heartfelt solo which brought the crowd to joyful tears,
including Dr. Henry who had an emotional moment as she stood before so
many achievers! Another solo was performed by Deone McWilliams and the
Embraced by Wings dancers. Says Deone, Dr. Joann Henry has always been
genuinely concerned about ones education. I was blown away when an 82 Joe Morrissey Congratulates High School Graduate!
year old woman, Ms. Lattimore, attended the academyand graduated too! See more pictures on Page 7

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 NorthsideVibes Partnership for Families

Partnership for Families

Richmond has many low-income families struggling to meet their basic
needs. They are unsure how to prioritize their childrens development
and live in concentrated high poverty neighborhoods with limited oppor-
tunities or resources. They remain in poverty throughout generations and
lost when trying to navigate the confusing maze of available services.
Thats where Partnership for Families (PFF) comes in. At PFF we believe
that families must have their core needs met to help them achieve a basic
level of financial stability. At PFF, we work with families in three areas:
1) Core needs - transportation, affordable housing, child care and health
care 2) Family economic success income, savings and asset building;
and 3) Early childhood development early literacy, parent literacy and
parenting skills. PFF primarily works with parents of children ages 0-5
in the 27 neighborhoods within Richmond, Virginias Northside. Through
our collaborative partnerships, we are able to increase opportunities and
reduce barriers for young children so they are healthy and ready to learn
when they enter kindergarten. Are you a Richmond parent seeking help
with parenting and caring for your children? Are you a Richmond parent
seeking reliable transportation? Are you a Richmond resident seeking
computer classes, employment skills, and guidance? The Partnership for
Families is here to support your efforts. Please call and ask for Shanika
McClelland (804) 353-4264, ext. 111 for assistance or visit our website
at www.partnershipforfamilies.org.
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NorthsideVibes Distributors Civic Associations
Battery Park Civic Association
Maria Carra Rose, Acting President
2702 Edgewood Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
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Where Can We Pick Up a Copy of Brookland Park Area Business Association

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Northside Vibes? 35+Locations! P.O. Box 25271 Richmond, VA 23260
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BP Caf & Gas Station 2116 Willis Road
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Black History Museum 122 W. Leigh Street Benjamin Ross (804) 240-3559
Brooks Diner 1600 Brook Road 3007 Noble Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
CAHN Capital Area Health Network: Northside Medical Center rossbc@verizon.net
2809 North Avenue
CAHN Dental: Vernon J. Harris Medical Center Highland Park Plaza Civic Association
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Faith Printing 7814 Midlothian Turnpike
Family Dollar 2917 North Avenue
Homewood Suites by Hilton 5996 Audubon Dr. (near RIC Airport)
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L. Douglas Wilder Library: Virginia Union University 3216 Garland Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
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Little House Green Grocery 1227 Bellevue Avenue
McLeans Restaurant 3605 W. Broad Street
Nicola Flora 1219 Bellevue Avenue
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Nomad Deli & Catering Co. 207 W. Brookland Park Blvd. Everett Gray (804) 329-1963
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Northside Hardware 2925 North Avenue
Norvelles Shoe Repair 2928 North Avenue Rosedale Civic Association
Old Dominion Electrical Supply 2509 N. Lombardy Street Liz Turner (804) 340-1030
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Richmond Public Library 2901 North Avenue
River City Diner North 803 E. Parham Road Washington Park Civic Association
Ruffin Insurance Agency 3813 Nine Mile Road Brenda Nichols (804) 321-2718
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the different from the norm!
Crab (continued) credit, but helping those around you to shine in the spotlight;
not just running the rat race, but helping others to the finish line. Those that
Out of help the crab out of the bucket dont just produce bottom line results, but
they create a legacy that leaves a lasting imprint on the lives of others.
the SO WILL YOU BE A CRAB IN THE BUCKET? WILL YOU BE THE
Bucket ONE STEPPING ON OTHER PEOPLE FOR A GLIMPSE OF SUC-
CESS OR BE THE ONE REACHING DOWN TO LIFT THEM UP?
WHAT TYPE OF CRAB WILL YOU BE?
DON EDWARDS Company Chaplain, National Counseling Group
10 SIGNS THAT A PERSON HAS A CRAB MENTALITY:
Everywhere You Turn There is COMPETITIVENESS
Every game show (or reality tv shows) thrives off peoples desire to be 1. They are too proud of themselves and treat others as inferior beings.
compe-titive. Supermarkets compete trying to grab your dollars by lowering 2. They panic when their comrades are happy and improving.
their prices or commercials coming up with catchy jingles to snag your 3. Their motto in life is If I cant have it, neither can you.
attention. Sports teamscompete for trophies, titles and bragging rights. 4. They are full of positivity for themselves but full of negativity for
Even driving through Richmond at times feels like the Indianapolis 500 as others.
many drivers strategize how they are going to reach their checkered flag first.
5. They blame their comrades for their failures rather than help them.
Work is for most the place where competitiveness hangs its hat. Some of us
spend most of our lives working to define ourselves. Some people compete 6. They treat their comrades as competitors.
for recognition, for promotions, for raises, to beat their co-workers, or some- 7. They dont know a thing about compassion.
times just due to their own insecurities. Some bosss dangle carrots as subor- 8. Yet they act like they know everything.
dinates compete in a frenzy trying to obtain the prize. I have found in my 9. They spend most of their time talking about people rather than
ma-ny years of working: The best way to deal with competitiveness is to help discussing ideas and solutions.
the crab out of the bucket by being different from the normnot seeking 10. They will never admit that they have a crab mentality.
credit, bu
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Richmonds First Annual HOPE Festival @ Pine Camp
On Saturday, June 17, 2017, Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center hosted Richmonds
First Annual Hope Festival. HOPEFEST was a day filled with positive role models, motivational
speakers, games, prizes, food and lots of family fun! Pastor James Wilkins, CEO of the Nehe-
miah Project, Richmond Urban Ministries Institute, Richmond Parks and Recreation, and the
Richmond Police Department, in cooperation with area churches, businesses, local artists, and
vendors brought the event to Northside in hopes of bringing the community together, celebrating
peace and non-violence. Former NFL player, Billy McMullen and Chief Alfred Durham were
also on the grounds to greet the kids. In a time when our nation is so divided and obscenity, ha-
tred, anger, and crime has risen, we believe the message of HOPE is the best response, says Pas-
tor Wilkins. The Richmond HOPEFEST team strives to build communities through uplifting
messages and inspirational performances. The mission of HOPEFEST is to bring consciousness
to challenged communities and seek to build resilience and unity. In spite of our troubling times
and divisiveness in our nation, the outpouring of community support has been tremendous! Over
50 brand new bikes for children, free summer camp scholarships, gift cards and other prizes were
awarded to many youth! Area businesses such as RJ Smith, Inc. donated 50 brand news bikes.
Chick Fil A, Walmart, Richmond Parks and Recreation all supported this years festival! Even
in the wake of recent tragedy in this community, it was our desire to see every person leave filled
with HOPE for their future and to know that someone out there cares, said Wilkins. The HOPE-
FEST team is already planning for next years event. If you would like to be a sponsor, contact
The Nehemiah Project at Savetheseed64@verizon.net or Richmond Urban Ministry Institute at
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The mural will serve as a historical marker that depicts the incredible life
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