This story was first published in our January 2019 issue. Ten years ago, Antonio Stovall was suffering from depression and was prone to suicidal thoughts. Today, he is a champion for holistic living....
At one point, Tina Wagner seemed like any other young ambitious woman in her 30s. Success and a dream life were within her grasp. “I felt like I could do whatever I wanted to do in life. The only limits...
Every year many people forego healthcare services because they have no medical or health insurance. The rising costs of health care insurance force people to go without. If there is a healthcare emergency,...
Health and wellness have been growing concerns for Americans in recent years. Fad diets, miracle cures and innovative workouts have trended just as much as any other piece of pop culture. Now, with the world...
You’ve either said it or you have heard it – “Sunday is the most segregated day of the week.” And in the 21st century in the wake of all the civil unrest and racial injustices, there is an all-out...
Each month, ColorsVA honors a student of color By Highlighting their academic accomplishments, leadership and community service. The class of 2020 is graduating in an unprecedented time. ColorsVA applauds...
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...
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...
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,...
