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Jack Johnson, in this month's NORTH of the JAMES, tackles the real history of Palestine in A Short History of a Long War, which will appear in four parts. This is Part 1, "The Balfour Declaration, the Sykes Picot Agreement, and the Arab Rebellion." Fascinating Perspective. Hard copies now available at libraries and locally owned businesses north of the James River.

The Arab Rebellion Pt 1 — North of the James Photo by Jorge Fernández Salas.  A Short History of a Long War in Four PartsPart 1, The Balfour Declaration, the Sykes Picot Agreement, and the Arab Rebellionby Jack R. Johnson 12.2023In a speech marking the Balfour Declaration's 80th Anniversary, Edward Said, the Palestine-born Columbia Universit...

From the pen and palate of Fayeruz Regan in NORTH of the JAMES this month, Buzzworthy Holiday Treats. On the streets now.
https://northofthejames.com/holiday-spread

Santa is alive and well and living in the Northside. Read all about him in the December issue of NORTH of the JAMES. Hard copies coming out this Friday.

https://northofthejames.com/joe-stankus

Rob Ullman's Pop-Up Shop
coming soon for your last minute gifts, . Just in time for Festivus, or whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year.

Christmas on MacArthur Is
This Saturday from 11am-2pm
https://northofthejames.com/christmas-on-macarthur-2023

Impetus to preserve 13 Acres in this month's NORTH of the JAMES.
https://northofthejames.com/historic-thirteen-acres

NORTH of the JAMES cover story this month: Part 1, Alleys of Richmond, more than 3,200 of them, spanning over 200 miles. Share your images and favorite alley stories with us at [email protected] On the streets today. Cover image is a painting by Richard Lee Bland.
https://northofthejames.com/alleys-part-1

First 4 chapters of The Dispossessed about the Red Wolves of Alligator River, airs Tuesdays at 12:30pm on WRIR-97.3FM. Music by Charles Arthur. Thanks for listening.
https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/248742-the-dispossessed-part-1-red-wolves-of-the-alliga
https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/249177-the-dispossessed-part-2-red-wolves-of-the-alliga
https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/249809-the-dispossessed-part-3-red-wolves-of-the-alliga
https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/250349-the-dispossessed-part-4-red-wolves-of-the-alliga

Samis Grotto (the old Bellevue Theatre) is about to be given a new life.

https://northofthejames.com/samis-grotto

Buy a T and let the staff know how much you love them!

If you see no other show at the VMFA, make sure to check out “Lessons of the Hour—Frederick Douglass”. It's all about one of our Founding Fathers, a champion of democratic values. And now--Black History Month--is the perfect time for a visit.
https://northofthejames.com/frederick-douglass

The Mill on MacArthur to Close New Restaurant Opening There Soon
https://northofthejames.com/the-mill-on-macarthur

Two-parter on Lady E. First part airs tomorrow at 12:30pm on WRIR-97.3FM.
Thanks for listening.
https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/145952-lady-e-two-times-a-child-part-1
https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/146401-lady-e-two-times-a-child-part-2

In this month's NORTH of the JAMES--an inside tour of Thirteen Acres and how the School Board plans to rescue the property. Hard copies at your front door or available at locally owned businesses north of the James.
https://northofthejames.com/restoring-thirteen-acres