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

July 15, 2020 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: 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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PHOTO ESSAY: “FIRST 30 DAYS” BY SEAN PAUL MAYFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY @MFDFOTO

July 9, 2020 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: 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: 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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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: 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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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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Hip-hop

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

June 24, 2020 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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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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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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PHOTO ESSAY: “WE’RE HERE” BY @DESTYYYXX

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Super sharp black and white photography from @Destyyyxx. Her photo essay covers the joy on display at the now designated...
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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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PHOTO ESSAY: “MOMENTUM” BY CHRISTIAN CARTER-ROSS @CANDIDCOMPOSITIONS

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