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Martha’s Vineyard Honors Della Hardman Every Year. More West Virginians Should Know Her Name.
Charleston-born artist and educator Della Hardman taught at West Virginia State before building an enduring cultural legacy in Oak Bluffs.
About Black By God
Centering Black stories and life in all their manifestations
Black By God is a community-led news organization that aims to provide a more nuanced portrayal of the Black Experience in West Virginia and Appalachia. Our name is a riff on the colloquial phrase West ‘by God’ Virginia that claims a unique place in central Appalachia.
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Black Farmers in West Virginia Nearly Disappeared. This Is How Some Are Bringing the Land Back
From 504 Black-owned farms a century ago to just 31 today: Black By God examines how Black West Virginians are reclaiming farmland, legacy, and food systems.
Guest Editorial: Is your State Legislator allowed to represent you?
Delegate Hollis Lewis proposes amending West Virginia legislative rules to guarantee every lawmaker a set number of committee bill hearings.
ACLU notifies state officials of intent to file lawsuit over ‘unconstitutional underfunding’ of Lincoln County Schools
The ACLU of West Virginia issued a formal lawsuit notification on behalf of Lincoln County, alleging the state’s school funding formula is unconstitutional.
Farm to Families: McDowell County looks to its agricultural community to fight food insecurity
McDowell County’s Farm to Families program provides 50 vulnerable households with $40/week in locally grown produce, tackling food deserts and economic equity.
Charleston City Council advances bill for West Side rezoning
Several councilmembers spoke shared concerns about the reasoning behind the rezoning and its potential effect on housing security.
Guest Editorial: The future of Appalachia starts at home
BSU President Dr. Darrin Martin outlines how higher education, industry, and government must collaborate to keep technical talent in Southern West Virginia.