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It’s Homecoming Season!
Homecoming for a graduate of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), truly does mean returning home.

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Franklin County Teacher Named 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year!
Anthony Swann, a fifth-grade teacher at Rocky Mount Elementary in Franklin County, was named 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year this ...

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Virginia is for Voters!
Please vote!

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The Settlement: The Black Wall Street of Prince William County
The area in Western Prince William County, along route 29 and route 15, was once a bustling Black community comparable to #BlackWallStreet..

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The First Black Woman Elected to Virginia's House & Senate was HBCU Educated and a member of Zeta!
Senator Yvonne B. Miller was a fearless legislator in the Commonwealth of Virginia, who shattered glass ceilings and blazed a path for...

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Parenting During A State of Emergency
During these times, we want to remind parents that perfection is not the goal, and that it's perfectly fine to give yourselves plenty of...

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Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!
When people with disabilities are portrayed in pop culture, they are often portrayed in ways that make people who are not disabled feel...

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Supporting Virginia's Black Restaurants Through COVID-19: Ernestine's Table
Having a meal at Ernestine’s Table is like having a meal at your grandmother’s house. In fact, Ernestine’s Table is named in honor of my...

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Relax, Relate, Release: A Deeper Look into Yoga Practice with PIES Fitness
For me some days my practice consists of simply taking a couple of deep breaths throughout the day. These deep breaths are literally...

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Leading During a Pandemic: A Candid Conversation with Mayor Donnie Tuck
"Because of Covid-19, this past
campaign, I was totally dependent on utilizing social media to spread my message."

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Supporting Virginia's Black Restaurants through COVID-19: The BBQ Mayor
Dyvine BBQ has gourmet BBQ, your favorite southern side dishes, and southern desserts to soothe any sweet tooth. We opened our restaurant,

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Honoring Our Hidden Figures: Jennie Dean
Statues and monuments have been trending topics in Virginia over the past month. Most conversations surround the discussion of...

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There Will Be A Jubilee: Why We Celebrate Juneteenth!
Today marks the 155th commemoration of Juneteenth, a celebration of the liberation of enslaved African Americans. On June 19, 1865, Union G

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Supporting Virginia's Black Restaurants through COVID-19: Della J's Delectables
"The name, Della J's Delectables, was inspired by my mother, Della, who along with my father, Lee, provided the inspiration for everything..

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There's the Plan to Reopen Virginia's PreK-12 Schools, then There's Your Plan
How comfortable do you feel as a parent, sending your child back to school based on what we know now? If you work in education, we want to

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Not ONE Black Student was Accepted into Virginia's Top High School's class of 2024.
Not ONE Black Student was Accepted into Virginia's Top High School's class of 2024.

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Law Empowerment Principles in the Time of Coronavirus: A Rona Series (Principle Four)
How, though, can a group of volunteers get anything done in the midst of stay-at-home orders & financially strained residents? Superpowers!

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The Politics of Black Hair
When “black girl hair school” is Googled, there are countless news stories of young black girls being removed from classrooms, suspended...

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Law Empowerment Principles in the Time of Coronavirus: A Rona Series (Principle Three)
Tenants who are feeling that their landlords are wielding their leases like a sword should remember and take full advantage of the shields.

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Getting Back to Our Roots: Which Herbal Remedies are You Using to Build Your Immune System?
"Be it hoodoo, African magic, or herbal healing the use of these herbs remain a means to heal hurt."

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