We are beyond the excuse of “Ignorance” when it comes to Black history The month of February is the special time of the year that America celebrates the vast achievements of the African American...

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...

Approximately 19,200 people die every single year in the United States from homicide. More specifically, the homicide death per 100,000 population is 5.8, according to the Centers for Disease Control...

Black Fathers need support Black mothers are the pillars of the African American community. Black mothers uplift our culture and maintain balance within the family and throughout our neighborhoods. Strong...

Opioid Abuse in Communities of Color Opioid use in communities of color has been a growing issue over the past several years.  It is another one of those often-stigmatized issues discussed in hushed...