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. […]
The Diary of an Unplanned Entrepreneur
Words by: Teira E. Farley I do not have a typical entrepreneur story. Starting a business was not on my radar nor was it something I’d ever considered. I had […]
Harvesting Bliss at Sweet Vines Vineyard
By Nadirah Muhammad I Photos by Stephon Wicks Family, faith, fun: these three words can be heard ringing loud and true in the ears and hearts of anyone who pulls […]
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 […]
Diverse Voices and Literary Exploration Flourish at Virginia Festival of the Book
by Sonia Montalvo | Photos by Eze Amos Virginia Festival of the Book serves as a cherished institution and vibrant creative hub, bringing authors and readers together to embrace the […]
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 […]
Just Call Me Juan: Mayor Juandiego Wade Takes the Helm
by Sonia Montalvo | Photos by Eze Amos After finishing an interview with Vinegar Hill Magazine, A city worker walked up to introduce themselves to the newly elected Mayor, Juandiego […]
EmpowerHER: A Spotlight on Leadership with Kaye Monroe
by Sonia Montalvo | Photos by Marley Nichelle of Locs Image New York native and Charlottesville Change Maker Kaye Monroe believes that running for her life from the Big Apple […]
Grammy Winner Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Melvin Crispell III Unite for Black History Month Gospel Concert
UVA’s Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is set to bring the critically acclaimed “Gospel sensation” Tasha Cobbs Leonard to the Charlottesville area. On February 16th, the Grammy […]
