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In Memoriam: Carl Lester Bruer Sr. (d. May 25, 2026 )
Black By God honors the memory of Carl Lester Bruer Sr. Carl lived a life rich in purpose, grounded in his West Virginian roots. As a retired professional from the […]
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.
