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 performances are scheduled to come to the Star City. The arts are an aspect of our city that often...
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 of a gender dichotomy that can be instilled in us from each major institution of our upbringing. From the time we enter the world as infants,...
There are never enough hours in a day. It is the summer of 1988, 6 a.m. in Roanoke, and for this father of three the day has started. Lunch for his girls, a kiss to his wife and over an hour drive to Rustburg for work, coordinating multiple construction sites. Ten hours later, he returns […]
Racial tension plagued the United States the 1960’s and the New York City ballroom scene was no exception. Drag balls were gatherings where competitors came together to strut, pose and vogue their way down runways while donning their most extravagant attire. While queens of color were allowed to participate...
Miriam Webster defines identity as the distinguishing character or personality of an individual. In psychology, identity is the qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and/or expressions that make a person (self-identity) or group (collective identity). How would I define myself? I’m a daughter. I’m...
The food industry is changing and so is our palate. Helping to drive that new wave are Kat Pascal & Jimmy Delgado of Virginia's burger restaurant FarmBurguesa
Presented by Ladies and gentlemen… introducing tonight’s lineup. At 6’1”, in the postposition, number 24, Trinity Breedlove. Her name already is playing over the loud speakers as a member of the girls’ varsity basketball team at Roanoke’s Patrick Henry High School and she is just...
Anderson— Hollins’ first tenure-track black professor— aims to create a classroom that is a community and one that opens new pathways for people to explore.
International Women’s Day dates back over a 100 years, but it has evolved along with the needs and situations of women in different parts of the world.
The Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals has named Dr. Bernic Dobbs the 2019 Outstanding Middle School Principal.
