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,...
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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,...
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...
(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...
Jayla Rose Hart & The Black Monologues
Community Development, Education, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Jessica Harris
by Jessica Harris; featured photo of Jayla Rose Hart by John Robinson You might not have heard of multi-hyphenate artist and poet Jayla Rose Hart,...
Seventh Heaven Itineraries for Indonesia & Malaysia
Entertainment, Michaela Franklin, Travel
by Michaela Franklin, a contributor based in Oman who travels with her partner. She has provided all of the photos for this piece. Bali, Indonesia...
Inside Egypt
Entertainment, Michaela Franklin, Travel
by Michaela Franklin, a contributor based in Oman who travels with her partner. All photos are provided by Michaela Franklin. We begin in Cairo....
However You Drink, Drink in Harmony
Channing Mathews, Community Development, Entertainment, Food and Drink
written by Channing Mathews, featured photo credit: Niya Bates If I’ve ever met anyone who has very much embodied the spirit of their own brand, it...
Where The Earth Curves
Community, Community Development, Darnell Lamont Walker, Entertainment, Hometown Heroes, Travel
by Darnell Lamont Walker It was on the rooftop of a hostel in 2015, in the middle of Lima, Peru’s Miraflores neighborhood where I realized what I...
My Cartagena, Colombia Travel Checklist
Entertainment, Joy Loving, Travel
by Joy Loving In the spring of 2023, I will go on a week-long trip to Cartagena, Colombia. Cartagena is the fifth largest city in Colombia, and it...
Experience Santo Domingo Like a Dominican
Alexa Rodríguez, Entertainment, Food and Drink, Travel
by Alexa Rodríguez Most Americans looking for a memorable Caribbean getaway find themselves surrounded by ads or Instagram posts of the picturesque...
Poet Samantha Thornhill Comes to Charlottesville
Arts, Community Development, Entertainment
STAFF WRITER Are you a fan of poetry? Then you won't want to miss the chance to celebrate the work of Samantha Thornhill, a talented poet who has...
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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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