Black Fathers need support Black mothers are the pillars of the African American community. Black mothers uplift our culture and maintain balance within the family and throughout our neighborhoods. Strong...
The Pandemic, Gun Violence, Opioid Addiction and Poverty The COVID-19 Pandemic is starting to wane as we as a community start to get back to normal daily activities. Normalcy is good, but for many, normalcy...
It’s Our Anniversary Last Year Was a Hard One, But We’re Still Here Six years ago I envisioned creating a publication that focused on the positivity in communities of color in Southwest Virginia....
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in my city. The hurt and anguish in the community is high and people are asking what we can do to fix it. Everyone is posting on social media, voicing opinions...
Small businesses in Southwest Virginia are the heart and soul of the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have been struggling to keep their doors open. Company...
Please get vaccinated During the past few months three different vaccines have been introduced to combat COVID-19 as health officials and the government work to control the horrific pandemic that has killed...
The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states: “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” ...
Jan.6, 2021, is being described as one of the most terrifying events in American history. A violent mob of so-identified “Patriots” stormed the U.S. Capitol building to forcibly disrupt the official...
Whew! I cannot help but express my glee that 2020 is over. It was not a year for the faint of heart. A great deal of unrest came at us from all directions. Just when you calmed your emotions surrounding...
This year has been incredibly challenging for me and I imagine everyone in our country. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the core of many in an extremely negative way. Schools, businesses and social...
