by Tasha Durrett; featured photo by Stu Maxey Advocacy looks like a lot of things. It can be protesting in the streets or working directly with...
Health and Wellness
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...
#Blaxit: We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
Health and Wellness, Katrina Spencer, Travel
When I connect with Devon Davis Kitzo-Creed through Zoom, it’s 7:00 p.m. in Central Europe for her and 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time in the States...
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,...
The #100Cuts Initiative
Business, Community, Community Development, Education, Health and Wellness, Hometown Heroes, Naila Smith
by Naila A. Smith, PhD; Featured photo by Madeline Walsh and edited by Marley Canteen In 2020, firearm-related injuries became the number one...
She’s a doll, but not to be played with
Arts, Community Development, Health and Wellness, Style
by Khalilah Jones | Photos by Alycia B. Studios The baby doll and action figure have always held a special place in young girls' and boy’s,...
Black Love: Symposium & Soirée
Community, Community Development, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Katrina Spencer
by Katrina Spencer We’re always singing about it. Pick your era! “I wanna be living for the love of you” ~The Isley Brothers, 1975 “Dream lover come...
Prolyfyck: Getting Through Something Hard with Somebody
Community, Community Development, Health and Wellness, Naila Smith
By Naila A. Smith, PhD In 2006, William “Will” Jones III moved to Charlottesville, Virginia. A barber by profession, he started cutting hair at...
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...
Manifesting the Maldives
Health and Wellness, Style, Travel
by Michaela Nicole So, the top of everyone’s bucket list is the Maldives, it’s the dream trip of a lifetime. The water, the beaches, the island...
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,...
Importance of Good Mental Health and Well-Being
Community Development, Health and Wellness
by Nicholas Wright of Wright Group Counseling Mental health is essential, and it determines how a person operates psychologically, socially, and...
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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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