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Community Development
Finding Space to Thrive: Black Women Who Wine
Business, Channing Mathews, Community, Community Development, Education, Entertainment, Food and Drink
by Channing Mathews Black Women Who Wine is a love letter to Black women and our thriving. Initially a small meet-up between sisters and a niece,...
Georgia to Germany: 4,656 Miles East
Community Development, Katrina Spencer, Travel
by Katrina Spencer It was a psychic by the name of Sylvia who works on Broughton street in Savannah, Georgia that first told Lyric Thomas he and his...
SteppeMedia LLC Unveils VHEPC’s New Website Redesign: A Leap into a Future of Data-Driven Procurement
Business, Community Development
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Jun 12, 2023 - Virginia Higher Education Procurement Consortium (VHEPC) unveiled its reimagined website, designed and executed...
Ti Ames and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
Arts, Community, Community Development, Entertainment, Hometown Heroes, Jessica Harris
by Jessica Harris; featured photo by Cara Walton Photography Featured photo: Full cast. Top row: (l-r) Ivan Orr as Toledo, Jude Hansen as Irvin,...
Vinegar Hill Being Showcased In Harlem This Week with Black Future Newsstand
The Black Future Newsstand was an immersive, interactive art installation that celebrated Black thought and creativity. The installation was created...
What is Our Why? A Video Short about Vinegar Hill Magazine
CIM Project, Community Development, Education, Entertainment, History
In this video, Eddie Harris, Katrina Spencer, Angilee Shah, Charles Lewis and Sarad talk about Vinegar Hill Magazine. This video short explores why...
Cherry Avenue’s Heart and Soul
Alexa Rodríguez, Business, Community, Community Development, Health and Wellness, Hometown Heroes
by Alexa Rodríguez Growing up around the Fifeville area, Nicole Hawker’s dreams of giving back to her community by creating a space for health and...
Making Waves in the Community: Community Views the new Little Mermaid
Community Development, Khalilah Jones
Photo Above: Jessica Turner and daughter Jaelle Armstrong are all smiles after the movie screening. by Khalilah Jones On Saturday, May 27th, Chic...
Zyahna Bryant: Black Woman Activist
Community Development, Education, Hometown Heroes, Naila Smith
by Naila A. Smith, PhD Zyahna Bryant is a powerhouse. At 22 years old, the Charlottesville native, youth activist, and community organizer, has...
The Pearl of the Antilles in Charlottesville
Business, Channing Mathews, Community Development, Food and Drink
by Channing Mathews; featured photo by Kori Price The story of Pearl Island Cafe is a search for identity, passion, and roots. The delightful smells...
(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...
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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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