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.

Your financial literacy deserves all of the care and attention you'd put towards cultivating seeds in your garden. It takes time, care, and attention in order for it to grow. Taking control of your financial wellness in the month of April will position you to plant the seeds for a more secure and prosperous future.

We are thrilled to share that 40% of our beloved HBCUS are recognized as Research Colleges and Universities!

Mass incarceration has had far-reaching consequences on the Black and Latino community from economic disparities, disrupting families, strai

The Virginia Black Lifestyle Magazine's "Top 10 Over 40!" The Virginia Black Lifestyle Magazine (VBLM) will recognize 10 outstanding...

Despite the immense amount of preparation you shared with us through your words and writings, to imagine a world without your physical...

Free and open to the public: The Second Triennial James Arthur Baldwin International Symposium (ST-JABIS | 2024), October 24 – 26, 2024...

The Luncheon just came to me as a great way to use my media notoriety to host an event that would allow us to disprove the myths...