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New Roots supports immigrant refugees through its community garden
Theresa Allan can’t help but overhear the conversations in the New Roots garden near Azalea Park. Oftentimes, she sees younger children tag along with their older relatives to aid in their plot of land.It’s not uncommon for younger people to not be as engaged with the garden as their elders are. Yet, Allan, who works […]
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Downtown Charlottesville gets a digital boost from Ting Internet
Red Light Management and Ting Internet have announced that, for the first time ever, the iconic Ting Pavilion has been equipped with a free public internet network, capable of simultaneously providing over 4,000 guests with fast, uninterrupted WiFi.
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Dozens of Black businesses to be showcased at the fifth annual Black Business Expo this weekend
Dozens of Black businesses will be present at the fifth annual Black Business Expo at IX Art Park this Saturday. The yearly convention allows for Black businesses in Charlottesville to gain visibility and participate in a business pitch competition. Following the harrowing events of the Aug. 12 rallies, Black Business Expo founder Ty Cooper wanted […]
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Sneaker Thrifts thrive at Stonefield
During the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Black-owned businesses struggled to remain open. Fortunately for some business owners, they were not only able to remain open but also to thrive.
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New clothing store provides positive vibez at Stonefield
While many Black-owned businesses closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ronnie took a leap of faith and launched a new business. The store has left its Angus Road location, and Ronnie recently celebrated its grand opening in the shops at Stonefield.
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Brewing resilience: Local roaster shares importance of balance as an entrepreneur
On Valentine’s Day 2020, Cheryl left her job in social work to focus on her business. JBird Café opened in March 2020 and shut down five weeks later due to the pandemic. Cheryl pulled from her pension to cover minimal costs at the start of the quarantine.
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High on the Hog: Charlottesville Native Surprises Community with Feature in Netflix Documentary
In late May Netflix released a limited series entitled High on the Hog. The series explores African American culinary history and its influence on modern day food. As the docuseries gained popularity, Charlottesville area residents were surprised to see a familiar face: Niya Bates. Bates, who worked at Monticello as the Director of African American […]
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Summer basketball league returns to Tonsler Park
Sunday afternoon, Charlottesville residents young and old took to the sidelines as 10 teams battled it out on the Tonsler Park basketball court. Those Sunday games have been a Charlottesville summer staple for eleven years, since Damien Banks founded the Banks Collage Basketball Association in 2010. Players and supporters alike are so committed, they come from […]
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‘A time for healing’ — In-person return planned for Women’s Initiative class focused on physical, mental health
On a warm Wednesday afternoon, under the shade of an old oak tree, the sound of percussion can be heard across the hilltop in Washington Park. Lillie Williams, an African dance instructor with 20 years of experience, sits patiently with drummer William Whitten on a nearby bench as members of her Chihamba class arrive. Chihamba, […]
