Stories by the James

Laney Sullivan and Jameson Price, the creative force behind the band Høly River, first fell in love with the James through an activity they started with friends called “Quiet Time”. This practice went on to inspire their journey as musicians, as river lovers, and as community members.Laney and Jameson speak to how rivers like the James are part of our natural existence as human beings. They highlight the necessity of respecting and protecting the river, how this approach to the river shows up in their music, and how the James River specifically is where they feel most at home.

Cheryl Groce-Wright is a true pillar of the Richmond community and the founder of Kaleidoscope Collaborative RVA. Treasured by many Richmond runners in her role as the Head Coach of Sports Backers’ Half Marathon Training Team, she shares how her relationship with the river has evolved over time as a runner, a coach, and a river enthusiast.Cheryl also describes her commitment to educating others on the river’s critical role in African American history, the importance of every Richmonder knowing this history, and how this history has shaped where we are today.

Stories by the James - Mark Campbell

Stories by the James - Maeve Jones

Stories by the James - Lisa Moss

Stories by the James - Charles Johnson & Genevieve Wall