The Virginia Black Lifestyle Magazine has a new feature where we will spotlight Virginia's Black elected officials! This is a great opportunity for citizens to learn about their representatives, their roles, how to be engaged and be an active participant in the democratic process! The spotlight is also an opportunity for our electeds to share their initiatives and goals.

The Virginia Black Lifestyle Magazine is currently accepting nominations to serve on our Advisory Board! Please visit the application form to learn more and submit your application should there be an alignment. Please note our priority deadline of February 28th.

Dr. Woodson founded "Negro History Week" in 1926 which later grew into the month-long commemoration, "Black History Month," to celebrate Black American culture, heritage, history and life!

She famously carried around a handwritten note, now legendary, detailing her future success. It wasn't a wish; it was a command. "I will be a bestselling writer," it declared. "I will sell a million copies of my books. I will be rich. I will be a millionaire." This wasn't mere fantasy; it was a deeply ingrained belief, a constant visualization of her desired outcome that fueled her tireless work ethic. Butler wrote daily, honing her craft, facing rejection after rejection wit