5 Ways To Meaningfully Engage With Black History Beyond Black History Month
As a young African American native West Virginian from Institute (the city), Black Excellence was something I knew because I was living in it. I grew up beside West Virginia State University and was privileged enough to travel the country to other more culturally diverse areas. I noticed, even at a young age, there was something VERY different about how culture was celebrated in other places.
All My Memes Gather Round Her
As West Virginians, we’ve witnessed how our state has been portrayed by the internet and popular media through the years, and we’ve... Read More
Cultivate Community Like A Boss Babe
Everyone has a network around them, but how do we harness that community to empower each other and ourselves? In 2017, I... Read More
The Intersection of Work and Heart ?❤
I’m suspicious of productivity. And I’m obsessed with it. I’m a product of my generation, and for us productivity matters. We live... Read More
☀? Ready for spring? ?☀
Gabby Scrofano wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail (AT) to disconnect from the world for a while. She planned it to be... Read More
? ? take your wallet to the gym in 2018 ? ?
There are lots of blogs and books out there that attempt to “Teach You How To Be Rich,” but let’s be honest:... Read More
More than beers with Bourdain ?
Q: Why does West Virginia need to diversify its economy? And why is agriculture part of the answer? A: We have all... Read More
An Artist’s Journey: From West Virginia to the World and Back ?
Nellie Rose Davis was spending a lot of time at home. The textile artist, trained in the Japanese dyeing tradition known as... Read More
Want to run for office? Here are some first steps
I’ve loved government since I was 10. The first time my Roane County high school class traveled to the state capitol, I... Read More
Should you even care? Part Two
When you think of community revitalization work, what comes to mind? Improving your downtown? Encouraging new businesses to move in? Maybe building... Read More