Uvalde Showed Us Once Again That Cops Are Useless. When Will They Finally Be Defunded?The Root

Every detail about how police delayed action from stopping a mass shooter in Uvalde, Texas on May 24 is more gut-wrenching than the last. When an 18-year-old terrorist stormed Robb Elementary School with a semi-automatic rifle last week, officers made it to the scene quickly. However, they failed to prevent innocent…

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BEACON: New Hill is Building a New Blueprint for Wealth In Charlottesville

by Sarad Davenport | Photos by Kori Price In the heart of Charlottesville a entrepreneurial and culinary revolution is brewing, not just to satisfy taste buds and palettes of visitors and Charlottesvilians, but it is also for nourishing the dreams of aspiring...

Community, Community Development, Travel

Jordan: A Land of Enchanting Beauty

by Mikela Franklin Jordan, what can I say. You were an unexpected beauty in all the ways! Jordan is at once mythical, ancient, modern, varied and vast in its offerings. It has everything, from Beaches to mountains, to lounges. There's something for every taste...

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 It's 2023, and it's high time we say goodbye to these outdated standards and embrace the...

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Black and Green: Meet Josephus Allmond

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 communities seeking equitable and fair treatment. It can be pursuing public service for the implicit purpose of advocating...

Judge Mathis’ Daughter Speaks Out About Mental Health

Jade Mathis knows what it’s like to be a Black woman living with depression. Mathis, 36, the oldest child of the famous syndicated TV Judge Greg Mathis, was diagnosed with depression and ADHD in 2006. After years of struggling, Mathis has found a way to survive and...

The Glow Up Style Awards: Health & WellnessThe Root

Health and wellness is all about looking and feeling your best. But for people of color, that’s not always easy to do. Racial disparities in health care, environmental factors and economic issues can weigh us down. And products made to address our specific needs are...