Originally Printed September 2019 I want to explore science fiction more. I have read a few books in this genre including a book by Octavia Butler, “Kindred,” which really was not science fiction,...
It’s going to be another fabulous holiday season for all you fashionistas out there! Whether you'll be hosting or attending the many holiday parties and events this season, we're sharing the looks that...
Senior year for most high schoolers is an incredibly busy time. Students are applying to colleges, making post-graduation plans, preparing for prom as well as making the most of their final year before...
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,...
Illuminating the issues of Southwest Virginia’s communities of color is the heart of ColorsVA. In 2019, our commitment to this mission was present, as we explored issues of environmental justice, domestic...
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....
London Paige is a student with a mission. She is looking to change the world, starting with her Roanoke community. “I really love being in this community and putting myself out there,” says London....
Looking back, 1914 was a year of many changes and moments that would affect the world. In 1914, the First World War began, Ford Motor Company announced an eight-hour workday, the first stone to build the Lincoln...
Immigration has always been an essential part of the character of Roanoke. Our diversity is our greatest strength, and we see evidence of this all around us – in our enjoyment of Local Colors and various...
It’s November, which means it is election month, and with 2020 right around the corner, it is time to start talking about voting. And no, not just the presidential election, I mean truly voting, and that...
