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

I understand the importance of making sure Virginia’s students are set up for success and the invaluable foundation that the Commonwealth’s schools provide for our next generation of leaders,” said Spanberger. “Dr. Smith’s decades of experience leading districts in Virginia gives the Commonwealth’s students a champion who I know will work tirelessly on their behalf — and I’m excited to work alongside him to strengthen our schools.”

For many, New Year’s Eve is a night of fireworks and champagne. But in the Black Church and African American communities, December 31st carries a weightier name: Watch Night. It is a tradition born from the intersection of faith and the feverish hope for freedom. The Origins: From Methodism to "Freedom’s Eve" While the practice of "watching" the old year out began with 18th-century Moravians and Methodists as a time of spiritual self-examination, it took on a revolutionary me

“When every Virginian has the opportunity to reach their full potential, it benefits all of us. Virginia deserves leaders who will make sure our work to grow our Commonwealth’s economy keeps the needs of all Virginians in mind,” said Spanberger. “Today, I’m excited to announce that Dr. Moon is joining our administration. Her experience across government, education, and the nonprofit sectors gives her firsthand insight into the ways in which we can build a stronger, safer, and

Capturing oral histories is a radical act of preservation. In a world that has often tried to rewrite or erase Black narratives, our stories are our resistance! By intentionally recording these conversations during the holidays, we ensure that the wisdom of the past becomes the blueprint for the future and that those familial narratives are passed down for generations to come.

“The Secretary of Administration is entrusted with overseeing critical functions in our Commonwealth — from making sure Virginians can exercise their right to vote to supporting the Virginians who have chosen to serve their neighbors across state government. Virginians deserve a knowledgeable leader who understands these operations,” said Spanberger. “Throughout her career, Ms. Deshazor has been focused on making Virginia’s government work better for the people at both the st

"Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger today announced the appointment of Delegate Candi Mundon King to serve as Virginia’s next Secretary of the Commonwealth."

Do you know your status? "Marking World AIDS Day under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response”, WHO is urging a dual track approach – solidarity and investment in innovations to protect and empower communities most at risk."

Richmond, Virginia artist Ms. Amuri Morris is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest earning her a trip to Hollywood for a week-long master-class workshop, an awards event and her illustration will be published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. 

After weeks of whiplash and food insecurity for about 850,000 Virginians during the nation’s longest federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients appear on track to keep receiving a fraction of their benefits — at least for now.

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) proudly announced the historic acquisition of the former Black Entertainment Television (BET) Campus, a 7.88-acre landmark once home to Robert L. Johnson’s groundbreaking media empire. With an investment of more than $38 million, USBC will transform this iconic site into the USBC Innovation Campus — The Epicenter of Business and Commerce.

Ms. Mackenzie Scott's steadfast commitment to HBCUs serve as a critical model for philanthropy, acknowledging the impact of HBCUs by providing them with the resources necessary to continue their deeply rooted mission of educational attainment for Black scholars, economic empowerment, thriving communities and much more for generations to come!

Many companies implore the use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter, scan and rate resumes. Today's job market requires a little more than the traditional skillset of writing an effective resume to pique the interest of the Hiring Manager, the new resume needs to be optimized in order to be highly rated by the ATS system as a first line of review.

The 2025-2026 Student Advisory Board Application is NOW OPEN! Please note that this opportunity is open to rising high school seniors only (students entering their senior year in the fall of 2025 and expected to graduate in the spring of 2026). The Board works closely with the Virginia Department of Education to provide student perspectives and plays a vital role in the creation of policy by the Virginia Board of Education. Students are chosen based on demonstrated academic a

These grants provide a pathway for aspiring principals in partnership with a state-approved educator preparation program to earn their master’s degree or a certificate with licensure to become endorsed in Administration and Supervision no later than June 30, 2027. The Virginia Department of Education anticipates supporting 37 participants for the pilot program of the Principal Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Were you aware that Virginia has a Primary Election Day on June 17th, for contested statewide seats and for certain local elections? Primary Elections only take place when there are multiple candidates from the same party, running for the same seat - who qualify for the Primary Election ballot. Therefore, the amount of primaries vary from seat to seat.

Virginia’s largest teachers organization cautioned that the Department of Education could be short of teachers to sit on the agency’s committees tasked with adjusting the state’s grading system. State education leaders pushed back, asserting that teachers would still be pivotal participants on the committees and extended the period they could apply to participate to May 2.