by Katrina Spencer For over 30 years running, the Chihamba African American Cultural Arts Festival, a celebration of Black life, has been held in...
Katrina Spencer
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...
Public Violence, Our Trusty Companion
CIM Project, First Person C-Ville, Katrina Spencer, Politics
by Katrina Spencer This story was published as a part of Charlottesville Inclusive Media Project's: First Person C-Ville “A billion people died on...
A Helping Hand
Business, Community Development, Health and Wellness, Katrina Spencer
by Katrina Spencer Having grown up in a family with four siblings, entrepreneur and Charlottesville native Shenise Gray is no stranger to developing...
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Vinegar Hill and In My Humble Opinion Receive Grant from American Press Institute
Vinegar Hill and In My Humble Opinion Radio Talk Show, two Black community outlets in Charlottesville, Virginia, have received a grant from the American Press Institute to host a quarterly series of conversations called "Can I Talk to You, Cville?" The events will...
Channing Mathews, Community Development
You Can Grow Food in Your Own Backyard: Exploring the Meaning of Food Justice in Charlottesville
by Channing J. Mathews As an avid patron of Black food and wine in the greater Charlottesville area, I am always on the hunt for a new spot to highlight and bring more visitors to our Black owned businesses. But last month's adventure took me on a more deeply...
Jay Simple’s Exhibition to Challenge Construction of the American Dream
On September 14th, TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image will present a solo exhibition by visual artist Jay Simple. The exhibition, titled Where the Young Bols Rumble, calls into question the construction of the American Dream and who it was intended to...
Charlottesville Black Business Expo Returns to IX Art Park on September 22
The 7th annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo is back! This free event will take place on Friday, September 22, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at IX Art Park. The Expo will feature more than 30 booths operated by Black-owned businesses, as well as three panel...
Tonsler Leauge Finishes Another Amazing Season
The Tonsler Basketball League (formerly BCBA) is a beloved institution in Charlottesville, Virginia. For several years, it has provided a safe and inclusive space for people of all ages and skill levels to come together and play the game they love. This year's...
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