Samuel P. McCormick is a natural medium artist, born and raised in Roanoke. He is best known for his work with animal parts such as claws, teeth, bones, horns, antlers, furs, hide, feathers and more. As...
Fashionista Roanoke is a multicultural, multi-ethnic organization created in 2008 by Garland Gravely. Gravely, disheartened by the segregated nature of Roanoke City, set out to unite people from all walks...
BT's Restaurant in Radford, VA | Photographed by Wasena Creative BT’S restaurant in Radford opened in 1983 taking its name from the first letters of owners Bill Ellenbogen and Tom Whitehead. The restaurant,...
Picture this… A summer afternoon in Brooklyn. It’s the 80’s and a group of black kids is playing in the park, enjoying an afternoon of shooting hoops. All is well until the walk home. New York...
Abby Verdillo Hamilton has worked as the president and CEO of the United Way of Roanoke Valley since January, but she’s no rookie to the organization that she’s served for the last 18 years. A...
The Local Colors Festival has taken place for the past 29 years in Roanoke, and if event organizers have their say, the 30th celebration will occur this year too – just not on its intended May date....
In the midst of a worldwide pandemic and calls for social distancing, artists, business owners and members of the hospitality and tourism industries are getting more creative than ever with finding ways...
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...
Morning Brew Coffee Company is an independent coffee shop and café conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Roanoke inside the Taubman Museum of the Art. Downtown Roanoke quickly is becoming the city’s...
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade have become the measurement of success for young black creatives and athletes everywhere. Union, an actress and author, and Wade, three-time NBA champion have made recent...
