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RIP: The Richmond Free Press, which made the Black Richmonder’s perspective its core, is shutting down, citing advertising revenue.
![Screenshot of the Richmond Free Press: The Richmond Free Press will cease publication this week, a bittersweet conclusion to a landmark publication that has served the Richmond community for 34 years.
This digital edition is the paper's first and last online version. Last week's print edition was the final printed Free Press.
"I don't know that [Ray] thought that we would last this long after his death," said Jean Boone, the Free Press publisher and founder's wife, "but we kept plugging along and pushing and making a way out of no way." Raymond H. Boone Sr. founded the paper and served as editor and publisher, launching the first edition on Jan. 16, 1992. The Free Press continued to pursue its founding vision even after his death on June 3, 2014.
In the editorial pages of that first edition, Ray Sr. laid out his ambitious vision: "Richmond desperately needs a strong gust of fresh air to vigorously fan the expression of ideas about public policy and, in the process, to encourage wide-open, uninhibited debate. Simply put, the mission of the Richmond Free Press is to empower its readers."
The Free Press followed in the tradition of Black newspapers in Virginia. Ray Sr. got his start in his hometown of Suffolk in the 1950s, handling writing for the
"colored
pages" of the Suffolk News-Herald.
He worked across multiple outlets for decades, including editing the Richmond Afro-American news-paper. He later became the paper's vice president, overseeing national circulation while teaching at Howard](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:py56cumnr6vaxaq2bb2vtt2l/bafkreiepphwa6mdqeh3hhkzsavu7qmdz5icck4zlgmpuogenyvvhrfdjya@jpeg)
![Richmond Free Press ends 34-year run
Continued from Al
paper for over eight years. "Mr.
Boone was the best mentor any
Boone's experiences not journalist could have."
only prepared him to create his
The Free Press and its mis-
own newspaper but also to iden- sion was one shared throughout tify mainstream news industry
the Boone family, with Ray
failings that were in need of Sr. and Jean working side by balance, as he explained in a side to handle operations. Their
Voices of Freedom interview daughter Regina would later for Virginia Commonwealth join the team as a photojour-University in 2003.
nalist, while their son Ray Jr.
"Newspapers, to a large served as vice president of new degree, ignored the principles of journalism, of being fair,"
business development.
Ray Sr. said. "Instead, they
Wayne Dawkins, author of
"Black Journalists: The NABJ
promoted segregation, and they promoted what was popular,
Story," said this family-owned structure linked the Free Press to
rather than honoring the First Amendment, which stands for
a tradition of Black newspapers such as the Norfolk Journal
giving free expression to all and Guide and the Chicago
segments of the community."
Defender. He added that de-
When he returned to Rich-
spite the rigors of producing
mond in 1991, he created an alternative to this media envi-
a weekly free paper, the Free Press' work and influence could
ronment, providing an avenue be felt outside of Richmond.
for underserved community
"The Free Press did it well,"
perspectives, particularly Black
Dawkins said.
Richmonders, while championing free expression, justice and
The newspaper encountered hostility from white-owned
equality.
publications and some com-
The Free Press founder community members when it
newspaper built with readers.
"Even when they didn't agree with editorials or [cov-erage choices], they still were so curious and so devoted to picking us up and reading us," Regina said, "and they felt comfortable enough to share their admiration or th…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:py56cumnr6vaxaq2bb2vtt2l/bafkreiavxcux73vvyi3ztb4gxmrhxbadpnfsqd3nhbnj4spydcxytonnu4@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
RIP: The Richmond Free Press, which made the Black Richmonder’s perspective its core, is shutting down, citing advertising revenue.
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Other books with better magic systems and no heinous ‘isms
- that self same metal
- raybearer
- babel
- a dead djinn in Cairo
- a master of djinn
- iron widow
- ink blood sister scribe
- the atlas six
- that self same metal
- raybearer
- babel
- a dead djinn in Cairo
- a master of djinn
- iron widow
- ink blood sister scribe
- the atlas six
There are other series with better magic systems than the one written by that transphobe.
She's already said supporting her content means supporting her beliefs.
Please let that shit go.
Because if you can't, then I'm going to assume that you share those ideals.
She's already said supporting her content means supporting her beliefs.
Please let that shit go.
Because if you can't, then I'm going to assume that you share those ideals.
February 12, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Other books with better magic systems and no heinous ‘isms
- that self same metal
- raybearer
- babel
- a dead djinn in Cairo
- a master of djinn
- iron widow
- ink blood sister scribe
- the atlas six
- that self same metal
- raybearer
- babel
- a dead djinn in Cairo
- a master of djinn
- iron widow
- ink blood sister scribe
- the atlas six
Someone being ready to fight doesn't mean they were wanting to fight the whole time.
February 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Someone being ready to fight doesn't mean they were wanting to fight the whole time.
Aries sun sign and Scorpio stellium. My want to fight is not that strong, I will fight but I'm not seeking out fights.
Like why they keep dissing us fo’?
Ion know, but I’m gon blow 👊🏾💥♍️
Ion know, but I’m gon blow 👊🏾💥♍️
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Aries sun sign and Scorpio stellium. My want to fight is not that strong, I will fight but I'm not seeking out fights.
I was active in a dream (running, swimming) and am little achy today.
February 12, 2026 at 3:55 PM
I was active in a dream (running, swimming) and am little achy today.
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And here’s the absurdity of calling the police on ICE. You’re calling their backup.
New reporting shows local police are tapping school security cameras and license-plate reader systems to assist federal immigration enforcement, raising serious concerns about student privacy and surveillance.
Read more here:
Read more here:
Local police aid ICE by tapping school cameras amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
Local police assisted federal immigration agents by repeatedly searching school cameras that record license plate numbers, data show
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:24 AM
And here’s the absurdity of calling the police on ICE. You’re calling their backup.
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James Van Der Beek spent the last year of his life fundraising for cancer treatment.
He auctioned off Dawson’s Creek memorabilia.
Costars launched Cameos to raise money for his care.
A serious diagnosis in the US can financially destroy you.
Universal healthcare saves lives.
He auctioned off Dawson’s Creek memorabilia.
Costars launched Cameos to raise money for his care.
A serious diagnosis in the US can financially destroy you.
Universal healthcare saves lives.
James Van Der Beek Auctions Dawson's Creek, Varsity Blues Memorabilia (Exclusive)
James Van Der Beek is partnering with Propstore to auction memorabilia from "Dawson's Creek" and "Varisty Blues" as he faces the mounting costs of battling cancer.
people.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:11 PM
James Van Der Beek spent the last year of his life fundraising for cancer treatment.
He auctioned off Dawson’s Creek memorabilia.
Costars launched Cameos to raise money for his care.
A serious diagnosis in the US can financially destroy you.
Universal healthcare saves lives.
He auctioned off Dawson’s Creek memorabilia.
Costars launched Cameos to raise money for his care.
A serious diagnosis in the US can financially destroy you.
Universal healthcare saves lives.
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A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
🎭 smh, dog behavior
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 AM
🎭 smh, dog behavior
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HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW: “.. In our in-progress research, we discovered that AI tools didn’t reduce work, they consistently intensified it.”
hbr.org/2026/02/ai-d...
hbr.org/2026/02/ai-d...
February 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW: “.. In our in-progress research, we discovered that AI tools didn’t reduce work, they consistently intensified it.”
hbr.org/2026/02/ai-d...
hbr.org/2026/02/ai-d...
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Women spent years looking for cameras for upskirt and downblouse videos--- now people are just wearing "regular" glasses, and violating us and we cant really say or do anything.
February 9, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Women spent years looking for cameras for upskirt and downblouse videos--- now people are just wearing "regular" glasses, and violating us and we cant really say or do anything.
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Like i do worry about overall surveillance and where we are with that but im more concerned about pervs taking stills from those glasses and then feeding them through AI for some nefarious reason.
That actually terrifies me. The glasses should be very illegal.
That actually terrifies me. The glasses should be very illegal.
February 9, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Like i do worry about overall surveillance and where we are with that but im more concerned about pervs taking stills from those glasses and then feeding them through AI for some nefarious reason.
That actually terrifies me. The glasses should be very illegal.
That actually terrifies me. The glasses should be very illegal.
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The scariest being the one trying to convince people that AI = you being able to take more time off vs it actually replacing human workers.
The propaganda is wild.
The propaganda is wild.
Hey man, those AI commercials were scary af.
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The scariest being the one trying to convince people that AI = you being able to take more time off vs it actually replacing human workers.
The propaganda is wild.
The propaganda is wild.
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I can’t tell you how many times I get told “I think I know everything” when hyperknowledge & hyperindependence has literally been key to my survival in life.
February 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
I can’t tell you how many times I get told “I think I know everything” when hyperknowledge & hyperindependence has literally been key to my survival in life.
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It was transforming the biggest NFL stage in the world into a sugar cane plantation that did it for me.
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
February 9, 2026 at 1:54 AM
It was transforming the biggest NFL stage in the world into a sugar cane plantation that did it for me.
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
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Benito said "God Bless America," and then proceeded to name every country in South and North America.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Benito said "God Bless America," and then proceeded to name every country in South and North America.
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🧵 If you care about our Haitian neighbors in Ohio, please debunk & “call in” folks with large platforms claiming the churches are trafficking children.
The community is bracing for what could possibly be the largest family separation operation in US history.
Video via @haitianbridge.bsky.social
The community is bracing for what could possibly be the largest family separation operation in US history.
Video via @haitianbridge.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 11:11 PM
🧵 If you care about our Haitian neighbors in Ohio, please debunk & “call in” folks with large platforms claiming the churches are trafficking children.
The community is bracing for what could possibly be the largest family separation operation in US history.
Video via @haitianbridge.bsky.social
The community is bracing for what could possibly be the largest family separation operation in US history.
Video via @haitianbridge.bsky.social
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You can't actually steal ppl's ability and capacity to create art so the next best thing is devaluing the creation of art itself.
February 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
You can't actually steal ppl's ability and capacity to create art so the next best thing is devaluing the creation of art itself.
A full investigation and inquiry. I need to know if someone has a habit of drinking direct from the bottle. Not a crime for the last sip but that it went back into the fridge indicates it might be a regular occurrence. I'm recalling all cups and mugs from bedrooms and designating a beverage zone.
February 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
A full investigation and inquiry. I need to know if someone has a habit of drinking direct from the bottle. Not a crime for the last sip but that it went back into the fridge indicates it might be a regular occurrence. I'm recalling all cups and mugs from bedrooms and designating a beverage zone.
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- there would be no #SuperBowlHalfTimeShow without #InLivingColor. January 26, 1992. never forget.
February 8, 2026 at 3:14 PM
- there would be no #SuperBowlHalfTimeShow without #InLivingColor. January 26, 1992. never forget.
Somehow I missed the new How to Train Your Dragon was live action 🐉 dragons look good.
February 7, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Somehow I missed the new How to Train Your Dragon was live action 🐉 dragons look good.
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And social media made it worse once ppl decided a large following is the same as class ascendancy. One of the most ignorant things that came from bird app era. The lie that hypervisibility without resources = fame with capital.
Being poor/working class but creative and Black online = target.
Being poor/working class but creative and Black online = target.
February 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM
And social media made it worse once ppl decided a large following is the same as class ascendancy. One of the most ignorant things that came from bird app era. The lie that hypervisibility without resources = fame with capital.
Being poor/working class but creative and Black online = target.
Being poor/working class but creative and Black online = target.
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It’s also a tactic of making Black peoples class fungible.
If you can make art, get educated .. you aren’t actually poor or working class.
Therefore your concerns are bourgeois OR you lied about creating so you should be ignored
If you can make art, get educated .. you aren’t actually poor or working class.
Therefore your concerns are bourgeois OR you lied about creating so you should be ignored
“Gen ai should exist because disabled/poor ppl can’t make art otherwise” is asking you to believe lies, not your eyes. As if poor/disabled ppl haven’t written words/made art prior to gen ai.
Of course a yt leftist using dead Black scholars as a shield made this argument. That ol’ train? Never late.
Of course a yt leftist using dead Black scholars as a shield made this argument. That ol’ train? Never late.
February 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM
It’s also a tactic of making Black peoples class fungible.
If you can make art, get educated .. you aren’t actually poor or working class.
Therefore your concerns are bourgeois OR you lied about creating so you should be ignored
If you can make art, get educated .. you aren’t actually poor or working class.
Therefore your concerns are bourgeois OR you lied about creating so you should be ignored