Health and wellness have been growing concerns for Americans in recent years. Fad diets, miracle cures and innovative workouts have trended just as much as any other piece of pop culture. Now, with the world...
The impact of Covid-19 and the subsequent quarantine, is being felt by everyone in some capacity. Some people are able to work from home and may suffer the occasional bout of boredom. Others, however,...
The face of the food industry is changing. It is more than just what is on the menu that is taking a turn. Finding what is trendy and pushing for the next big taste on America’s palate always has driven...
Our 20s is a time filled with potential. Dream jobs and the promise of independence and adventure seem just over the horizon. For Alyshia Merchant, that horizon felt as if it was pushed out of sight. In 2012,...
While many college students are caught between the struggles of balancing their school load, social life and Instagram followers, Phazhon Nash is slowing down to embrace the challenges. A Roanoke native,...
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan – a public safety concern for several years now – was a wakeup call to Americans and agencies of all kinds showing how devastating a lack of proper infrastructure...
“All are welcome here.” Visitors to Forest Park Church’s website will see those words in bold. This is familiar language many churches use to foster a warm and welcoming environment. However, Forest...
Cyberbullying is prevalent in the digital age and is as prone to evolution and adaptation as the different social media platforms we all enjoy. According to Stopbullying.gov, cyberbullying is simply any type...
While Roanoke is slowly becoming a hub for community organization and social change, Sherman Lea believes there still is growth to come in the mental health field. Lea is the founder and executive director...
It seems popular today to find a scapegoat for everything wrong with this country. The latest scapegoat is actually the generation that is set to inherit the nation for all its pros and woes – millennials....
