Niya Bates

reReflector 03: Preserving the History of Black Education

Community, Community Development, Education, History, Hometown Heroes, Niya Bates

by Niya Bates; featured photo credit by author Thirteen miles northeast of Charlottesville, an unassuming, one-story, white school building with two...

(re)Reflector 02: A Queen Celebrates Juneteenth and Black Freedom

Community Development, Education, Entertainment, History, Hometown Heroes, Niya Bates

by Niya Bates and Ms. Maxine Holland If you’ve attended a Black cultural event in Charlottesville, chances are you’ve seen Ms. Maxine Holland...

(re)Reflector 01: The Black Press

Community Development, History, Hometown Heroes, Niya Bates

by Niya Bates Growing up in the 1990s, I used to cut posters out of Hype Hair, Jet, and WordUp Magazines while I waited for my mom to get her hair...

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 It's 2023, and it's high time we say goodbye to these outdated standards and embrace the...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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reReflector 03: Preserving the History of Black Education

(re)Reflector 02: A Queen Celebrates Juneteenth and Black Freedom

(re)Reflector 01: The Black Press

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Charlottesville High School Appoints New Interim Leader

Engaging Discussion on Housing, Redevelopment, and Real Estate Draws Charlottesville Community

Slaying Stereotypes: Black and Curvy Women Breaking Workplace Beauty Barriers

Oscar-Nominated Director Ava DuVernay to Attend Virginia Film Festival

Charlottesville’s Lee Statue Melted Down into Bars for New Public Art

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