CheatsMovement, Author at The Cheats Movement

VOICES

VOICES: NEVER FORGETTING BY KIMBERLY A. MATTHEWS, PH.D & RAYMOND PIERRE HYLTON, PH.D

July 26, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

One of the first efforts that shaped the Campaign for Human Dignity in the 1960s happened right here in the...

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VOICES

VOICES: IT ONLY TOOK A PANDEMIC FOR ME TO REALIZE MY TRUE LOVE BY KIMBERLY R. NARIO

July 22, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

An odd title, considering I was sort of dumped last month. But we’ll get to that later. First, a confession. ...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “TELL THE STORY” BY CHANDLER MANN @SHOTBY_CHAN

July 21, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

I’m excited to share the fantastic photography of Chandler Mann @shotby_chan. Each photo tells a story of what’s been happening...

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Hip-hop

SHAWN TRAPP “SHINE(S) THRU HATE” IN NEW SINGLE DEDICATED TO YOUTH AWARENESS & EDUCATION

July 20, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Shine Thru Hate is a new website built to raise awareness and educate youth about the current movement to defend...

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VOICES

VOICES: THE NEW RICHMOND BUSY BEING BORN BY THAD WILLIAMSON, PH.D.

July 19, 2020 by CheatsMovement 1 Comment

The Emerging New Richmond Politics: Two Observations The most visible symbols of the Confederacy soon will be gone. The damage...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “RECKONING IN RICHMOND” BY BRIAN PALMER @BXPNYC

July 17, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Let me be frank, Brian Palmer is The Man! And I mean that in the best way possible. The Peabody...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “BLM RVA 2020” BY DAVID KENEDY PHOTOGRAPHY @DAVID_KENEDY_PHOTO

July 16, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

I know I say this every time, but, I must admit, this essay is truly fantastic. David Kenedy is one...

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VOICES

VOICES: RESPECTFULLY RETURN WHAT’S NOT YOURS BY ZBEY THA POET

July 15, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

This (essay) won’t be long, yet it will be long enough to start a much-needed dialogue. This essay will be...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “STRIKE UP THE BAND” BY WENDY GOODMAN @WENDYG3ME

by CheatsMovement No Comments

Thanks to these fantastic photos by Wendy Goodman, I now have a new favorite marching band in Richmond. The VA...

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VOICES

VOICES: THE ONLY PEOPLE THAT CAN HELP US IS US BY ZURI FLEMING (10K.ZURI)

by CheatsMovement No Comments

I will try to keep this essay brief and concise, although I don’t know if that will be feasible given...

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VOICES

VOICES: WHITE SUPREMACY GAVE US POVERTY: END IT BY MAKING RICHMOND INVESTIBLE BY MARLAND BUCKNER

July 12, 2020 by CheatsMovement 3 Comments

Imagine awakening one morning a few months from now: a diverse group of protesters and reformers of all stripes are...

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Photography

HIDDEN EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY HONORS BLACK WOMEN & WOMEN OF COLOR IN POWERFUL PHOTO SESSION

July 10, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

The creativity that has risen in Richmond since the murder of George Floyd has been astounding. Several times a week,...

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Hip-hop, RVA

RADIO B HIGHLIGHTS BLACK FAMILY JOY IN NEW VIDEO “BLACKNESS IS BETTER THAN GOLD”

by CheatsMovement No Comments

Words via Radio B — Radio B’s new album “All Art Ain’t Pretty” is a very personal, introspective, and intimate...

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Hip-hop

BIG STY DISSECTS THE SPELLING OF OUR NATION IN HIS LATEST VIDEO “THREE K’S”

July 9, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

A lot of hip-hop artists in Richmond are figuring out the best way to define their voice during this time...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “FIRST 30 DAYS” BY SEAN PAUL MAYFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY @MFDFOTO

by CheatsMovement No Comments

As we move further away from the inception of Richmond’s civic demonstrations, this photo essay from Sean Paul Mayfield Photography...

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VOICES

VOICES: STICKS + STONES BY CHANCE FISCHER

July 8, 2020 by CheatsMovement 3 Comments

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” I’d like to accept that statement as...

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Community, Hip-hop

I DIDN’T KNOW PAC, NIPSEY, OR KOBE, I KNEW FREEZE…

July 7, 2020 by CheatsMovement 1 Comment

I woke up this morning around 5:30 AM. I didn’t sleep well last night. Yesterday, I took two walks, spent...

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VOICES

VOICES: THE PRESIDENT IS KILLING US AND IT IS A TYPE OF NEO-GENOCIDE BY TAWNYA PETTIFORD-WATES, PH.D.

July 5, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

It is not by accident that the United States president has ignored and fundamentally moved beyond the public health emergency...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “HOW MANY” BY JOHN DONEGAN @VARIANCE108 [PART I]

July 3, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

I’m excited to post part one of a two-part essay from NY photographer John Donegan @Variance108. I can’t help but...

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Community

MONUMENT REMOVAL IS A BIG WIN BUT STAY FOCUSED & WATCH FOR THE HOOK

July 2, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

The legendary Chris Rock has a line in his classic comedy special “Bring the Pain” in reference to OJ Simpson,...

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VOICES

VOICES: SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE ILLUSION OF WORK BY ANGELICA GARCIA

July 1, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

At this moment, all I’m thinking about is: What do we prioritize? What are we aspiring towards? I don’t think...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “NEVER SCARED” BY CHRISTOPHER SMITH @EYENEYEVISIONS

June 29, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

For those who may not know, black and white photography can be tough: getting the lighting right, dealing with shadows...

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VOICES

VOICES: REVISING REVISIONISM: BEYOND THE LOST CAUSE BY JULIAN HAYTER, PH.D.

June 28, 2020 by CheatsMovement 1 Comment

Richmond’s memorials to Christopher Columbus and Jefferson Davis are gone. But they should not be forgotten. If the recent events...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “STREET SOLIDARITY” BY KOREY JACKSON @DASKOREY

June 26, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

The photography talent in RVA is crazy right now, but I’m happy to learn that this shooter calls Norfolk his...

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Hip-hop

FAITH BOOGIE’S “FAITH OVER FEAR” HIGHLIGHTS THE BRAVERY OF RICHMOND’S DEMONSTRATORS

June 24, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Multi-talented artist Faith Boogie adds her voice to the powerful images taking place in the streets of Richmond and throughout...

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Hip-hop

ANALOG SUSPECTS’ POWERFUL VISUAL FOR “SAVAGE” REFLECTS THE UNREST OF OUR TIME

by CheatsMovement 1 Comment

Hip-hop music has been called the “CNN of the Streets” dating back to Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power.” It actually...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “ON GUARD” BY LANDON SHRODER @RADIO_TOKYO

June 23, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

My good friend Landon (@radio_tokyo) over at RVA Mag has truly seen it all; he has traveled to some of...

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Hip-hop, Music

RADIO B’S “BLACKNESS IS BETTER THAN GOLD” IS THEME MUSIC FOR OUR TIME

June 22, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

A gram of Melanin is worth $350 U.S. Dollars! A Gram of GOLD is worth $54.23 U.S. DOLLARS “In this...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “ALL IN THE EYES” BY CHRIS RANDOLPH @RANDOLPHFOCUS

June 20, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

A super-dope Juneteenth photo essay by Chris Randolph of Randolph Focus. I really enjoy the diversity in these photos: all...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “WE’RE HERE” BY @DESTYYYXX

by CheatsMovement No Comments

Super sharp black and white photography from @Destyyyxx. Her photo essay covers the joy on display at the now designated...

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Music

CALVIN PRESENTS FT. SAM REED “HERE.” IS AN ODE TO BLACK JOY, AN AFFIRMATION OF BLACK LIVES

June 19, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

“Here.” is a brand new single from Calvin Presents ft. Sam Reed. The track is an ode to black joy,...

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RVA

A JUNETEENTH ART INSTALLATION FROM DREAM FOR PURPOSE

by CheatsMovement No Comments

Dream For Purpose, a research-led creative house ran by husband-wife duo Ricky & Whitney Parker, has a message to share...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “CHOOSE A SIDE” BY ERIC FOSTER @THEPREPPYERIC

June 15, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

With tensions mounting over the weekend between police and protesters, this photo essay by Eric Foster highlights some of the...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “THE TIME IS NOW” BY RAELYN FINES @RAEFINES

June 14, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

I recently discovered the IG account of @RaeFines, and I love the photography. The photos are beautiful and powerful. And...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “MOMENTUM” BY CHRISTIAN CARTER-ROSS @CANDIDCOMPOSITIONS

by CheatsMovement No Comments

Black and white photography requires a different skillset. A great black and white photo requires a special focus on light,...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “IF NOT US, WHO?” BY OLIVER McCUTCHEN JR. @_HOUSEOFO

June 13, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

One of my favorite creatives in the cap city is my friend Oliver McCutchen. You can follow his great work...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY “NEW MONUMENTS” BY JOHN D. FREYER @JOHN.D.FRYER

June 12, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

A great portrait is really like a window to the soul. Through his camera lens, John D. Freyer (@John.D.Fryer) captured...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “THIS IS REAL LIFE” BY DAVE PARRISH PHOTOGRAPHY @RVAPHOTOG

June 11, 2020 by CheatsMovement 1 Comment

Dave Parrish (Dave Parrish Photography & @rvaphotog) is simply one of the best photographers in Richmond. And not only that,...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “POLITICS AS USUAL” BY TILL INFINITY MULTIMEDIA

June 9, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Huge shout out to Till Infinity Multimedia for this amazing photo essay. These photos were taken the one day after...

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Photography

PHOTO ESSAY: “A DAPPER DEMONSTRATION” BY SAMIA MINNICKS

June 8, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

One of the most beautiful things about people gathering to express their voices is the diversity among demonstrations. Samia Minnicks...

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