The founders of Finartech are Yolanda Rush and Sarad Davenport. They are both serial entrepreneurs with a track record for building sustainable...
Arts
Healthy Aging for All: The Center at Belvedere
Arts, Community Development, Health and Wellness
by Enid B. Krieger | Photos provided by author Bernadette Whitsett-Hammond, recently retired from her position as a school psychologist for...
The Women Who Get It, Get It
Arts, Business, Health and Wellness, Style
by Khalilah Jones Photographer: Brian Dunn Wardrobe Stylist: Khalilah Jones Models: Ciera, Courtney, Juanika, Khalilah, Reyshawn, Sabrina,...
Chihamba: A Time for Healing
Arts, Community Development, Entertainment, Katrina Spencer
by Katrina Spencer For over 30 years running, the Chihamba African American Cultural Arts Festival, a celebration of Black life, has been held in...
Jessica Harris’ Nimble Pivot Brings Classic Theater to Town
Arts, Education, Entertainment, Katrina Spencer
by Katrina Spencer Stage play director Jessica Harris’ endless passion for empowering her community through theater arts has led her to stage...
Black Playmaking Is The Thing
Arts, Community Development, Entertainment
by Leslie M. Scott-Jones Ass. Curator of Education & Public Programs Jefferson School African American Heritage Center Five years ago, as what...
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Vinegar Hill Magazine is a space that is designed to support and project a more inclusive social narrative, to promote entrepreneurship, and to be a beacon for art, culture, and politics in Central Virginia.
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Community, Community Development, Education
Charlottesville High School Appoints New Interim Leader
Amidst a period of uncertainty at Charlottesville High School, Dr. Gurley, a representative of Charlottesville City Schools, has announced the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Leatherwood as the interim leader of the school. This decision comes following the resignation...
Community Development, State Of The City
Engaging Discussion on Housing, Redevelopment, and Real Estate Draws Charlottesville Community
Charlottesville, VA – On Thursday, November 9th, Vinegar Hill Magazine and In My Humble Opinion Talk Show hosted a vibrant discussion on housing, redevelopment, and real estate in Charlottesville, bringing together more than 75 community members, experts, and...
Business, Community, Community Development, Khalilah Jones, Style
Slaying Stereotypes: Black and Curvy Women Breaking Workplace Beauty Barriers
Let's talk about a topic that's always been a silent current buzzing in the beauty and fashion world – the policing of Black and curvy women's style choices in the workplace. It's 2023, and it's high time we say goodbye to these outdated standards and embrace the...
Arts, Community Development, Entertainment
Oscar-Nominated Director Ava DuVernay to Attend Virginia Film Festival
The Virginia Film Festival is set to host a media availability for the Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay, known for her acclaimed works such as "Selma" and "The 13th". This event will take place in advance of the U.S. premiere of her latest film, "Origin". The...
Community, Community Development, National Headlines, Politics, Religion, State Of The City
Charlottesville’s Lee Statue Melted Down into Bars for New Public Art
Interview by S. Davenport | Photos by Eze Amos After a years-long saga, the removal of Charlottesville's Robert E. Lee statue has reached a new phase. In 2021, the Charlottesville City Council agreed to donate the statue to the Jefferson School African American...
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