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When it comes to Forever First Lady Michelle Obama, we know you want all the scoop on everything she’s working on. Well, today is your lucky day because we’ve got an exclusive sneak peek of the latest episode of her podcast, The Light.

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Community Development, Education, Hometown Heroes, Naila Smith

Zyahna Bryant: Black Woman Activist

by Naila A. Smith, PhD Zyahna Bryant is a powerhouse. At 22 years old, the Charlottesville native, youth activist, and community organizer, has shown up, spoken out, and been a catalyst for change in her community for the past decade. Zyahna’s first racial...

Health and Wellness, Katrina Spencer, Travel

#Blaxit: We’re Not in Kansas Anymore

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 for me. Devon has immigrated abroad and is pursuing midwifery studies. Yes-- the age-old profession of bringing life...

Business, Channing Mathews, Community Development, Food and Drink

The Pearl of the Antilles in Charlottesville

by Channing Mathews The story of Pearl Island Cafe is a search for identity, passion, and roots. The delightful smells and artwork of the Caribbean-inspired restaurant draw you in for a warm taste of the Caribbean, right in the heart of the Jefferson School African...

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

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

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 adorned in regal West African prints, with a gele (Nigerian) or duku (Ghanaian) head wrap crowning her head as she danced...

Community Development, Education, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Jessica Harris

Jayla Rose Hart & The Black Monologues

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, but undoubtedly it won’t be long before you do. Jayla’s star burns brightly and, thankfully, she has no plans of...

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Meet the Black Folks Holding Down the Biden-Harris White House

We all know Kamala Harris made history when she became the first Black woman Vice President. But she’s far from the only Black person breaking barriers in the Biden-Harris Administration. Here’s a rundown of the Black folks past and present who’ve been holding down...

Calls for unity dominate Africa Day celebrations

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says African unity is “no more a catchphrase but a means of survival” NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Calls for unity dominated Thursday’s 60th anniversary celebrations for the continent-wide organization preceding the African Union (AU) that...

Jamie Foxx’s Daughter Says He’s “Been Out Of The Hospital For Weeks”

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