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Through Ebony Eyes: Short Pump Kroger Manager Alice Jones


As you probably know by now, there is a new Kroger Grocery store that recently opened in Short Pump. But here’s something I bet you didn’t know– the Store Manager, Alice Jones, is an African-American woman that is a ten year veteran of the Kroger family and has a total of 25 years experience in [...]

Through Ebony Eyes: Comedy In Short Pump


The Funny Bone Comedy Club opened in Short Pump Town Center a little over seven years ago. I arranged an interview with their manager, Candy Eades, because I have visited the club many times and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the talent.

Through Ebony Eyes: The Search For A Multicultural Hair Salon Ends


After writing my previous column about the opportunity for a multicultural salon in the Far West End, I discovered one at 11567 West Broad Street called Artistic Fusion Hair Company. Their name and website immediately grabbed my attention so I made an appointment to sit down with the salon manager.

Through Ebony Eyes: An Opportunity For Salons In The Far West End


Here is a question that presents a quandary for African-American women in Short Pump: Where can a black woman get her hair done? Well, when I first moved here, the answer she has to go to another part of Richmond.

Through Ebony Eyes: A Different Perspective On The Far West End


Editor’s note: Downtown Short Pump is proud to announce our newest contributor, Sharyn Mann. Sharyn’s new column, “Through Ebony Eyes,” will examine Short Pump from the African American perspective and feature interviews with the owners of local minority-owned businesses, offering a fresh perspective on the Far West End and furthering our goal of breaking down [...]