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Young, Black and Gifted in Policy: Recognition, Reflection, and the Work That Continues
Entering its fourth year, Young, Black, Gifted in Policy has grown into a consistent space for recognizing Black West Virginians engaged in policy, advocacy, and civic life.
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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WV Senate committee advances bill to reduce fees for small farms
Under SB 226, farmers could sell up to 30 tons of animal feed annually, without paying inspection fees or getting a Commercial Feed Distributor permit — as long as the feed is produced exclusively on-site.
WV lawmakers once again advance bill to help create on-campus food and health aid pantries
HB 4081 would create a new grant program under the WV Higher Education Policy Commission. Grant dollars could be used to purchase food, bandages, toothbrushes, soap, tampons or even the space needed to open a pantry.
A Lifetime of Witness and Work: Pastor Matthew J. Watts’ Leadership on School Discipline, Equity, and Community Power
Happy 70th Birthday, Pastor Watts!