Two Richmond nonprofits rely on unique approaches to advance their missions, amid a recession that greatly strains available resources. Not only do they face conservative economic times, they face the challenge of bringing a message of diversity to a conservative state. Without their efforts, the LGBT community would be less visible, and the public less informed.

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Miranda Mulligan, multimedia genius at the Virginia Pilot, recently spoke to our Online Journalism class. She emphasized the importance of self-education in this dynamic era of technology and networking.

After our heads had stopped spinning, and the dust settled, Mulligan distributed a document essential to our multimedia evolution: 30 THINGS YOU SHOULD BE DOING NOW.

Item #6 decreed that the budding, competitive journalist must improve at least 5 Wiki entries. Me?
I wrote an entire entry. From scratch.

This involved drudging through unfamiliar and somewhat exclusive Wiki software and tutorials. The professor gave me permission to write my profile piece as a Wiki entry, and seemed enthusiastic about the creative slant I chose to take. Well, countless hours later, American journalist and author Joshua Lyon has his own, well deserved Wiki commemoration!

Read my first Wiki entry here…

Paul Tchouke, orginally from Cameroon, Africa, surveys the small crowd at the recent Richmond Multicultural Day. (Photo/Miguel Souza)

Richmond, Vir. is home to a diverse array of ethnic communities. Throughout the year, more than 12 multicultural festivals showcase the food, music, and history of these communities. In addition, many organizations and people host benefits to increase social capital for communities outside of Richmond. Continue Reading

by Alix Bryan

The expertise of master carpenter Ron Blackburn helps to safeguard a bridge from our past into the 21st century. Preservation of history and Virginia are as synonymous as musket and Civil War. A small, knowledgeable sect of master carpenters, historical reenactors, and interpreters are dedicated to the preservation of Virginia landmarks.

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by Alix Bryan

Sales at local scooter shop Scoot Richmond have more than doubled recently. Crime has also increased, and scooter theft is on the rise. The wave of theft calls for extra precautions. Changes in state policy may also help owners protect their investment. Continue Reading