In 1882, the newspaper Richmond Planet was born. Founded by 13 formerly enslaved Richmonders, the Planet was first edited by Edwin Archer Randolph, the first…
Emma ItoFebruary 24, 2021
The Library of Virginia has an extensive collection of historical and current newspapers, with more than one million pages digitized. Newspapers can be a direct…
Emma ItoMay 22, 2020
The Library of Virginia is closed to the public, but we can still observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month virtually! Let’s explore the…
Emma ItoMay 8, 2020
The Library of Virginia is closed to the public, but we can still observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month virtually! Let’s explore the…
Emma ItoApril 29, 2020
2020 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honorees African Americans and people of African descent have been a part of Virginia’s—and America’s—story since European…
Emma ItoFebruary 5, 2020
