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How we got here: An exploration of Black land ownership and farming in West Virginia’s history
Black By God is reporting on how Black farmers in West Virginia are rebuilding agricultural systems despite barriers to land, policy, and capital—highlighting what’s working, who’s leading, and how communities are adapting.
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.
Latest articles
How a Wheeling nonprofit is tackling West Virginia’s Diabetes epidemic
FARMacy is building a network of farmers and agricultural producers throughout West Virginia to provide fresh produce to those who need it most.
Moundsville’s Small Steps Christian Academy opens in response to what one parent calls ‘deficiencies in West Virginia’s public school system’
Tyler West investigates West Virginia microschools, Hope Scholarship voucher funding, public school closures, and the debate over oversight under SB 268.
Before The Championships, WV Taught Alexis Hornbuckle How To Compete
On her 41st birthday, BBG Sports celebrates the neighborhood competition, family coaching and shared pride behind an NCAA and WNBA champion.
Ten Questions with Jeremile Alexander: Building East Wheeling From the Inside Out
This article is the first installment of the EBSHF Meet Our Strategic Partners series. It was originally published on the EBSHF website.
The Lowdown with Brown: School Pride and Family Ties Shape BBG Sports Picks of the Week
The Lowdown with Brown celebrates standout players and the community connections behind the numbers