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Meet Jennifer Carroll Foy: One of Three Black Women Running for Governor!
That's right! There are three courageous Black women vying to be Virginia's next Governor, and we reached out to each of them to learn...

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Autism Awareness and ACTION!
By Kristie Bowie-Young For as far back as I can recall, April has always been deemed "Autism Awareness Month" with April 2nd being “World...

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Virginia Union University Announces Anthony Anderson as 2021 Commencement Speaker
Virginia Union University has announced that producer of ABC’s multi-award nominated sitcom “black-ish,” will deliver the 122nd...

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Virginia State University to Remove The Name from Four Campus Buildings
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY, VA—March 25, 2021-- Virginia State University has announced that it will remove the name from four buildings...

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A Conversation with Mr. Devon Henry: Owner of Team Henry Enterprises
Here at The Virginia Black Lifestyle Magazine, LLC, nothing brings us more pride and joy, than using our platform to amplify Black...

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Thoroughfare, Virginia: A Tight-Knit Black Community That Withstood Becoming A Theme Park Attraction
Yes, you read that headline correctly. Our pain was almost put on display, in a historical space where we should be celebrated....

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The Road to Life After High School for Our Black Children Must Be Planned
Submitted by Mrs. Cherice Flanagan Taylor Parents are doing their parent thing and kids are doing their kid thing. One day your babies...

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Biden Administration Taps Dr. Bernadine Futrell to Lead the Office of Head Start!
"Every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to reach their full potential." This is the motto of Head Start, and...

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"Nya Akoma!" Celebrate Black Love Day in 2021!
"Nya Akoma!" February is finally here! (Yes, we are excited as if it is the New Year - being our favorite month, and it's only right,...

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Keysight Technologies Makes $554,000 Gift to the Hampton University School of Engineering & Tech!
HAMPTON, Va. (Feb. 3, 2021) – More than $550,000 in specialized equipment and software has been donated to Hampton University by Keysight...

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Get Your Bag, Sis!
by Vanessa McKnight Have you been in a situation where you know hands down you are the best person at your job? Working twice as hard to...

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Virginia State University to Offer Free Tuition for Qualified Area Students
Virginia State University (VSU) unveiled an initiative that provides access for an estimated 300 students who live near the VSU campus to...

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Black History Month 2021: "The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity"
Since 1928, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has formally set the theme for Black History...

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The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Announces Its 2021 Legislative Agenda
January 13th marks the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session! Members of Virginia's House of Delegates will be meeting virtually;...

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NSU and VSU Receive Their Largest Single Donor Gifts from Philanthropist, Ms. MacKenzie Scott
Author and Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has gifted billions of dollars to organizations and HBCU's nation-wide, in as part of a...

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Black Woman, You Should RUN in One of Virginia's Upcoming Elections!
Black women have long been relentless in their fight for justice, equality, and the betterment of communities world-wide. We are...

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Black Virginia Voters 2020 Poll Shows A Revealing New Trend!
The John Mercer Langston Institute (JMLI) for African American Political Leadership at Virginia State University Releases New Findings....

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Meet the President of Virginia State University, Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D.
Our narrative matters! We are proud to amplify the narratives of Black Virginians and topics that matter to us. This Homecoming season we...

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Meet the President of Hampton University, Dr. Harvey!
Our narrative matters! We are proud to amplify the narratives of Black Virginians and topics that matter to us. This Homecoming season we...

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Membership in your HBCU's Alumni Association is HBCU PRIDE!
On any given Sunday following Homecoming festivities, you can find HBCU alumni gathering one last time before heading back to reality at...

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