In early 2008, I was living in Seattle producing ColorsNW magazine. One afternoon as I set focused on my next edition, my editor, Naomi, burst into my office and said we need to do a story on then Sen....
This summer has been an awakening for me. The deaths of George Floyd and Breanna Taylor and countless others have mobilized an army of activists fighting against systemic racism and police murders in our country....
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...
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...
Much has changed since my last publisher’s note. Our City of Roanoke was vibrant, people walking everywhere, businesses open to customers and our children were getting off the school bus daily. ...
I recently passed a sign promoting the upcoming “Dreamgirls” musical at Mill Mountain Theatre. I was excited to see that the musical is coming to Roanoke. I also was thrilled to see that other such...
A simple definition of leadership is “the art of motivating a group of people to act toward a common goal.” They are the people in the group who possess the combination of personality and character...
New Year’s resolutions cause one to explore the coming year with hope and dreams. We plan for a safe and prosperous year for our friends, family members, and ourselves. Not all those dreams and hopes...
The Holiday season is upon us and with that season comes an air of hope and thankfulness. At this time of year, families gather and individually reflect on achievements and even the disappointments of the year....
This year, Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. is proposing an ordinance to move the mayoral and city council elections to November from May. He expressed several reasons, but the main reason is that historically voter...
