Birth Sisters of Charlottesville Seek to Make Women of Color Feel at Home
By Sonia Montalvo I Photos by Kori Price Walking into the door of the Birth Sisters of Charlottesville office, you begin to appreciate the intentionality behind Doreen Bonnet and Lisa […]
Vinegar Hill Remembered: Eminent Domain, Urban Removal, and The Demolition of a People’s Soul
by William A. James Sr. When I first arrived in the City of Charlottesville on June 11, 1963, some of the buildings on Vinegar Hill were still standing, though all […]
Local Child Care Entrepreneurs Shine Bright for Kids
by Gail Esterman; featured photo by Princess Long My name is Gail Esterman and I have always been drawn to stories about how children are treated by our society and […]
Cherry Avenue’s Heart and Soul
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 wellness have finally come true. […]
The Pearl of the Antilles in Charlottesville
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 and artwork of the Caribbean-inspired […]
