In Hampton Roads, the arts are a living, breathing presence—heard in the rhythm of a drum circle, seen in a dancer’s arc across a school gym, felt in the hush that follows a poem. Few people did more to ensure those moments could happen than Minette Cooper. Her leadership, vision, and relentless belief in the […]
About Me
Nathan M. Richardson is an accomplished performance poet and published author. Demonstrating his ability to switch hats from poetry and storytelling to history and theater, Nathan delivers a remarkable portrayal of the former slave, writer, orator, and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.



