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From Exploring New Business Models to Global Expansion, Ample Growth Opportunities Exist For Black Farmers in West Virginia
By Jeffrey McKinney, BBG Folk Reporter Whether in times of triumph or hardship, there are mega growth opportunities for Black farmers in West Virginia, who are maneuvering a strenuous business […]
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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Soul Food Scholar Adrian Miller to Join Simpson Memorial’s 160th Anniversary Celebration
The award-winning author will visit Charleston to celebrate the stories preserved through Black churches, kitchens and communities.
Ailey II Brings Blackberry Dance Legacy and Emerging Talent to Charleston
Ailey II will take the stage at the Clay Center on Oct. 14, bringing world-class contemporary dance and a special educational opportunity for local dancers.
This week in Affrilachian history: Oct. 4 through Oct. 10
Discover key milestones in Affrilachian history: Olympic Gold Medal-winning basketball player Vicky Bullett was born, and same sex marriage was legalized in The Mountain State
Varian Cunningham: Carrying WVSU’s Homecoming Traditions Into the Next Generation
More than just a single football game, Homecoming is the sound of the step show, the energy of the tailgate, and the familiar faces returning to Institute year-after-year.
