The current state of Black Roanoke, fragmented but hopeful. That is what I observe and experience as a beloved member of this community. I am born, raised, and returned to Roanoke. I proudly share my pipeline...
“KWANZAA”...Should Christians celebrate Kwanzaa? SAINTS, Kwanzaa is not a cult nor should it be recognized as a non-religion activity. It should be looked at as a celebration of thanksgiving and appreciation...
Summer is the season we all have been waiting for and it’s just reaching its peak! Bookstores are open. Libraries are back open. Many of us are coming “Outside” for the first time in a long time....
The summer is filled with great new titles to add to our booklist. This July we added a variety of titles to the selection. The world is opening up again. Many of our To Be Read or TBR stacks are piling...
A Challenge for Transgender Community In today’s tumultuous atmosphere we all could use a bit of light and love. Fashion icons such as Pharrell Williams, Harry Styles, Ruby Rose and Jaden Smith do just...
There are few things in modern civilization that evolve faster than fashion. What was trendy when you were a kid is now the stuff of costume parties. It can be hard to keep up with the latest looks. Aside...
For years, the assumption that women are not as serious or business-savvy as their male counterparts regularly hasbeen propagated. Mother-daughter duo Nickia Murray and Autum Murray-Burns never have bought...
By New Horizons Healthcare This month as you plan to celebrate some of the women in your lives for Mother’s Day, please recognize that May is Stroke Awareness Month. Let the holiday be a reminder to check...
Originally Printed January 2020 In 2019, Roanoke, Virginia has seen an emergence of new artists in its live music scene. One of those musicians is 24-year-old Dylan Dent and today, I sat down with him AT Little...
Originally Printed March 2020 From the beginning of our socialization process, or the process in which we are made to become who and what we identify as individuals, there is a particular enforcement...
