"9 Years Strong: The Impact of Richmond Black Restaurant Week with Shemicia Bowen & Kelli Lemon"

The 9th annual Richmond Black Restaurant Experience (RBRE), scheduled from March 9 to 16, 2025, is a citywide celebration that highlights Black-owned restaurants, food businesses, and culinary talent in Richmond, Virginia. This event not only boosts visibility and economic support for Black-owned eateries but also fosters a sense of community through food, culture, and entertainment. The festivities commence with Mobile Soul Sunday on March 9, 2025, featuring over 30 Black-owned food vendors offering a diverse array of cuisines influenced by African and Caribbean diasporas, as well as traditional soul food and American classics. The event also includes an Art Walk & Marketplace, music, dancing with Kemel (the line dance king), and "Trap Cardio" sessions. Shemicia Bowen, affectionately known as Mimi and Kelli often refers to as "Ma", serves as the co-founder and executive partner of RBRE. She is also the chairwoman of the Urban League of Greater Richmond, demonstrating her commitment to supporting minority communities. In addition to the culinary events, the community celebrates local leaders like Shemicia Bowen, who was recently inducted into the Class of 2025 Women Who Drive Richmond. This recognition honors 13 remarkable women making significant impacts in the Richmond region. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit the official RBRE website at rbre365.com.