Shelf Life Books in Richmond’s Carytown offers a look at the difficult path workers face when organizing for better pay and working conditions.
Mom’s Siam: NLRB victory, but still no back pay
In our last issue, the Defender reported on the court victory of workers at Mom’s Siam, a Thai food restaurant in Richmond’s Carytown.
An Open Letter to Norfolk Sailors
An open letter from the Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality to sailors stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.
‘No contract, no coffee!’ Starbucks on strike
For the second holiday season in a row, Starbucks workers are back on strike – this time, indefinitely.
Ifa Festival 2025
Participants from around the world attended Ifa Festival 2025 on July 18 at the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground.
Gilpin Court children honor neigborhood namesake
Members of the Charles S. Gilpin Community Farm Youth Conservation Corps gathered on Sunday, Nov. 16, to celebrate the unveiling of banner-style murals of Charles Gilpin, the world-renowned actor of the early 20th century for whom the Gilpin Court neighborhood is named.
In Henrico County: A hidden gem for movie lovers
There’s a hidden gem in the Highland Springs neighborhood in Eastern Henrico County that we’d like to shine a little light on.
It’s a movie theater that, like the beloved Byrd in Richmond’s Carytown district, shows second-run movies, but at an even lower price: $1.00.
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