In the era of Black Girl Magic, Heritage High School Senior Desiree Younger is certainly among the list of majestic magicians making bold and confident moves for a better future for herself and for her community. ...
It takes a giant leap of faith to start a business and an even greater leap to sustain a business some say, especially as a woman entrepreneur. “The balancing act is difficult, and the risks are great,...
In her nomination letter, Tamara Heft describes Kolby Brown as a standout senior at Christiansburg High School. “Kolby Brown may be one of the most impressive all-around, dedicated, driven, determined...
Seventeen-year-old Haileigh Taylor, senior class secretary, is a standout among her peers at Auburn High School in Riner. “She’s simply amazing,” says Elizabeth Sullivan, the guidance counselor...
It is remarkable when adults find students to be excellent examples to be followed, but when another student finds a peer to be an outstanding role model, that bodes well for any young person’s character....
She is small in stature but large in life. Anita James Price’s reach spans Virginia and beyond. “Anita knows a lot of people and she makes a big difference in our community,” says Roanoke...
Zoie Mills wants to be – well, simply put – GREAT! “Zoie talks about working for NASA all the time” says her mother, Constance Mills. And that’s on her short list of goals. The ColorsVA...
Every year many people forego healthcare services because they have no medical or health insurance. The rising costs of health care insurance force people to go without. If there is a healthcare emergency,...
You’ve either said it or you have heard it – “Sunday is the most segregated day of the week.” And in the 21st century in the wake of all the civil unrest and racial injustices, there is an all-out...
Presented by With her environmental consciousness, London Paige hopes to change the world. “People are dealing with so much right now during this coronavirus pandemic and we all need...
