Media Alert
August 9, 2022
Taylor Fuqua, Manager of PR & Marketing; tfuqua@VirginiaHistory.org; 804.342.9661
Richmond, VA - The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond, a leading partner and advocate for philanthropy and service, and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) have revealed a 5-year strategic partnership focused on new and expanded community programming.
“The Community Foundation is thrilled to partner with the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, which has doubled down on its promise to be a dynamic and inclusive museum of the future. With our depth of experience and insight into community issues, we share the museum’s ongoing commitment to sharing compelling stories and engaging new audiences in conversation.,” Scott Blackwell, Chief Community Impact Officer for the Community Foundation said.
To kick off this exciting and innovative partnership, the Community Foundation will act as a signature sponsor for the VMHC’s Created Equal Film Series, a series of documentary films exploring diversity and equity-based themes including race, housing, environment, immigration, and more. The Created Equal Film Series was originally established by the VMHC in 2013 to honor museum trustee and Virginia civil rights activist Reverend Grady Powell.
“We want to not only tell the story of Virginia, but also tell the story of Virginians," said Jamie Bosket, president, and CEO of the VMHC. “Our vision is to spark conversation, promote awareness, and be an institution that reflects all Virginians. By partnering with organizations like the Community Foundation, we will continue to share Virginia's ever-evolving story by shedding light on important issues that impact Virginians across the Commonwealth.”
The series of free film screenings allow family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to watch and discuss inspiring stories of individuals who boldly and creatively confronted social issues -offering a roadmap to more compassionate conversations and insight into how we can work together to address challenges we face today.
“Together, we hope to bring attention to issues of equity through the inspiring stories of creative, committed, and trailblazing Virginians whose experiences can help connect the lessons from our past to the opportunity we have to pave our way to a more equitable future, Blackwell said.”
Guests can expect to walk away with greater context for key community issues, inspiration from people who paved the way for progress, and a connection to each other through a shared commitment to building on their momentum. Guests will also receive resources that outline how to get involved locally in the issues that are discussed.
For more information and details on the Created Equal Film Series, please visit www.virginiahistory.org/calendar.
Below is a complete film list for the 2022 Created Equal Film Series. Showtime is at 6:30 p.m. and screenings will be. followed by opportunities to join in conversation with filmmakers and community members.
- August 24th - “Heard”
- October 12th – “These Things Can Be Done: Women’s Suffrage in Virginia”
- December 13th – “Mending Walls”
- February 16th, 2023- “Raised/Razed”
As the center for philanthropy in the Richmond region, the Community Foundation is the trusted steward of more than 1,300 donor established funds, a community catalyst for meaningful change and an advocate for shaping vital impact through inclusive giving opportunities. Its mission is to make the Richmond region a better place through bold solutions and inspired philanthropy. In 2021, the Community Foundation awarded more than $50 million in grants to local, regional, and national organizations, and connected nearly 10,000 individuals, families and corporate teams with meaningful volunteer opportunities in the Richmond area. Learn more at www.cfrichmond.org.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society — a private, non-profit organization established in 1831. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. For use in its state history museum and its renowned research library, the historical society cares for a collection of nearly nine million items representing the ever-evolving story of Virginia.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is located at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond’s Museum District. For more information call 804.340.1800, visit VirginiaHistory.org, or connect on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.