By Angela Sailor For African Americans, learning and knowledge has been—and continues to be—the drumline of survival and success. Enslaved black families knew this. It’s why they risked severe punishment by…
DINWIDDIE VA – You Can Do It, Just Put Your Mind to It! is a new children’s book by Dinwiddie native, Ashley Clarke, that shows the power of exercise to…
By Chandra Thomas Whitfield Stop by John Boyd Jr.’s 1,300-acre farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, on any given day—especially in the early morning hours—and you’re bound to catch him perched…
By Dr. Asefa Jejaw Mekonnen As a physician of color, I am well aware of the history of scientific experimentation in the African American community. Tuskegee and the Henrietta Lacks…
Richmond, VA – On January 1, 2021, Dr. Alesia “Lisa” Johnson began her official role as Co-Pastoral Director of Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill, an urban retreat center and community located…
By Dr. Keith Magee From the national Martin Luther King Day to the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, our country remains woefully divided. On 6…
By Bernard Freeman Share a Hobby There is no shame in enjoying different activities than your spouse. However, when you find a hobby to share, a door opens that can…
By Bernard Freeman Create an Emergency Fund The unexpected COVID-19 pandemic left millions of Americans without their jobs and income they rely on to make ends meet. Kaiser Health News…
From Bible Verses The Christmas Story And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.…
Richmond, VA – Elegba Folklore Society, Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador, will present the 2020 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival in a virtual edition. Instead of the usual one-day in-person event, the virtual…