Holly Edwards: The Legacy of Lamb and Lion Lives On

by Sonia Montalvo | Photos by Anica Marcelino Holly Edwards was a force—both gentle and unyielding—who forever shaped Charlottesville’s community. Even now, nearly a decade since her passing, the ripple […]
Living at the Intersection of Too Much Yet Not Enough: The Dichotomy of the Black Woman

by Khalilah Jones | Photos by Kristen Finn and Anica Marcelino Hey friends! I have been confronted with a few situations lately and had something on my heart that I […]
We Can Show You Better Than We Can Tell You

By Sonia Montalvo I Photos by Tristan Thompson Disclaimer: This narrative is not the complete history of Gogo music in Charlottesville. This article serves as an in-depth look at the […]
Best In Black Cville 2024

Best in Black Cville is here for 2024! In collaboration with Soul of Cville, we are celebrating the exceptional contributions of Black individuals and businesses in Charlottesville and central Virginia. […]
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 […]
Inclusivity Uncorked at Daze of Rosé

by Nadirah Muhammad With a wildly successful inaugural year already under its belt, this year’s Daze of Rosé Festival set its sights on a familiar goal: to continue being an […]
reReflector 04: Big Lean & “Ghost of Vinegar Hill”

by Niya Bates | Photos by Lincoln Carr Featured photo:Lincoln Carr aka “Big Lean” reflected on a truck hood. I think we have all been a little haunted by what […]