Macklyn Mosley is fully aware of just how blessed he is. A native of Roanoke, Mosley grew up in the inner-city with his mother, brother and sister. To get to where he is today, Mosley had to overcome...
Macklyn Mosley is fully aware of just how blessed he is. A native of Roanoke, Mosley grew up in the inner-city with his mother, brother and sister. To get to where he is today, Mosley had to overcome...
If you do a Google search for an image of Vice President Kamala Harris, within seconds thousands of visuals show up. Among those photos is her February 2021 Vogue Magazine cover, pictures of her undergraduate...
From senior vice president to Carilion Clinic’s newly created position of chief of diversity, equity and inclusion In February, Carilion Clinic appointed Nathaniel L. Bishop, a senior vice president,...
By Aila Boyd There’s no denying that the past year has been difficult for local businesses. Many business leaders are starting to take a breath now that COVID-19 infection rates are leveling out and vaccination...
Since my arrival in 2017, ColorsVA magazine has featured amazing people, visited interesting places and shared history. Our covers have evoked many emotions and have served to draw attention to the diverse...
As many of you know, I came home to Roanoke nearly six years ago. My mom was here and I missed her. I decided I would continue my business in Seattle virtually and take some time to think about my next...
As a young activist and community organizer, often times I am left with a feeling of inadequacy, or as though I haven’t quite done enough. I am constantly thinking of ways to help my community, as I feel...
The ongoing pandemic is reminding everyone in this time of crisis that as Americans we should be rallying and working together. Yet, the painful friction of racism continues to impact our lives. The...
With so much confusion around COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, several questions remained unanswered for Roanoke Valley residents. How can people protect themselves from the virus? How am I going...
A Profile: Honoring Family Traditions by Fulfilling Her Dream What’s more American than apple pie? A family-owned business! It was her family’s history of entrepreneurship that led Angela...