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Richmond Main Street Announces Executive Director Transition

Richmond Main Street Announces Executive Director Transition

by Richmond Main Street | Feb 17, 2021 | Main Street News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2021 Richmond Main Street Announces Executive Director Transition Richmond, CA – Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) announces that Executive Director Vivian Wong will resign to devote her attention to family and other...
Main Street News: Our Very Own Black-Owned Business Hub

Main Street News: Our Very Own Black-Owned Business Hub

by Richmond Main Street | Feb 15, 2021 | Black History Month, Main Street News

Valentine’s Day was yesterday, but there’s still time to show your love for local businesses!  Share your appreciation on social media or write a positive reviewSign-up for their newsletterOrder online or over the phoneBuy a subscription or gift...
The Wisdom Tree: A Place for Gathering & Building Community

The Wisdom Tree: A Place for Gathering & Building Community

by Richmond Main Street | Feb 10, 2021 | Black History Month

Have you ever noticed The Wisdom Tree, a tall, beautiful Cedar of Lebanon standing between Hectricrew and Lee’s Donuts in the Richmond Shopping Center? It is an amazing tree that has a wonderful and vibrant past, deeply rooted in our City’s oral history traditions and...
Main Street News: The Wisdom Tree & The Afrocentric Gift Store

Main Street News: The Wisdom Tree & The Afrocentric Gift Store

by Richmond Main Street | Feb 8, 2021 | Black History Month, Main Street News

We’re making history! Our Black History Month campaign to celebrate the stories and voices of Black Richmondites was profiled by Main Street America, reaching thousands of Main Street practitioners, Downtown champions, and neighborhood revitalization...
Cotright Grocery: Downtown Richmond’s First Black-owned Business

Cotright Grocery: Downtown Richmond’s First Black-owned Business

by Richmond Main Street | Feb 3, 2021 | Black History Month

Downtown’s first Black-owned business, Cotright Grocery, was established in 1954 by Otis Cotright and Willie Mae Gilbert Cotright. Originally located at 5th and Barrett Avenue, the store later moved to 4th and Nevin Avenue and carried high quality fresh...
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