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.”

“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

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.

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

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

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Virginia Black Lifestyle Magazine (VBLM) and its Founder, Ms. Cydny A. Neville, were honored to host the "4th Annual Greater Prince William

The Greater Prince William Community is invited to celebrate freedom and unity at this year's "4th Annual Greater Prince William Juneteenth

Let us honor all who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Let's also acknowledge the echoed whispers of our ancestors who created...

Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy, known as “familytreegirl,” is a dedicated genealogist with over three decades of experience. Born in Michigan...

I aim to create a supportive network for black business owners to flourish. It's been an amazing journey so far, and I couldn't be more...

A Petersburg, Virginia native, Bianca Myrick is a mother, daughter, sister, and connector of people and resources. She is the founder and...

He is a celebrated award-winning writer and journalist whose credits include but are not limited to: "Watchmen," Master of None...

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Happy Black History Month! In addition to acknowledging and finding strength in our remarkable history this month, I wanted to take a...

In 1921, Virginia's political landscape was deeply impacted by racial segregation and discrimination. Demanding a seat at the table, a...