Stories by Crystal Good
- Civics
Governor Jim Justice announced a $1 million investment for the Center for Economic and Community Development for the African American community of Appalachia
Black Leaders Say That's Not Enough
- Civics
Same Story, Same Game
How CARES Act funding can change the trajectory for so many West Virginians.
- Community
Rockin The House: Sons Gone too Soon
Rocking the House, an event hosted by Delegate Daniel Walker for her son, the late Demetry Mack Walker, to endow a scholarship in his name for healthcare professionals.
- Coin 💰
Grandma’s Hands
West Virginia Grandmas are truly the hands that rock the cradle of so many of our nation's success stories: Meet Nancy Twine, CEO of Briogeo
- Community
The significant insignificance of Black maternal health in West Virginia
What do you know about Black maternal health in WV? Where's the data and why isn't it public?
- Civics
Black voices should help decide fate of ARPA funds
West Virginia has $1.335 billion from American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to spend in the next four years KANAWHA COUNTY: $34,598,499 MONONGALIA COUNTY: $20,513,893 MCDOWELL COUNTY: $3,423,255 CHARLESTON: $36,801,358 BECKLEY: $7,698,933 JANE LEW: $160,000 KERMIT: $150,000 OCEANA: $500,000
- Civics
An Expanded Child Tax Credit is Essential for West Virginia
As Senator Manchin continues to negotiate with his colleagues in Washington, our families here at home continue to suffer.
- Community
Black Farmers Struggle For Finance And Support In West Virginia
"We are used and then left out"
- Cartoons
BBG SUNDAY CARTOON
Look at Joe & Shelley celebrating on the "bipartisan dance floor" as West Virginia is set to receive nearly $6 billion to repair our roads and bridges and build out broadband from the Infrastructure Bill.
- COVID-19
Poor And Low-income West Virginians Took Their Questions About Build Back Better To A Renowned Economist
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival held a community forum on President Biden’s agenda in Charleston, WV
- Family
Kanawha County Schools 2021 Summer Feeding Program
Breakfast and Lunch are open to all children, ages 18 years and under, who would like to participate.
- Community
Join Our Folk Reporters Program
BBG’s Folk Reporters Program is seeking citizens and civic actors, creators, and collaborators representing a broad base of intergenerational, diverse communities to explore the 2021 West Virginia Legislative agenda that impacts Black citizens.
- Community
Blair Mountain On The One
From Black Appalachian music to protests on Capitol Hill, the voices of resistance are ever-intensifying.
- News
Black Business & Beautiful 👑
As we plan for our fall print edition, you can expect our newsletter, cartoons, and some live conversations on Twitter Spaces in the in-between.
- News
The Poor Peoples Campaign Moral Monday Marches in Charleston
Martec Washington offering a prayer at the Moral Monday March held today in Charleston, WV to encourage Senator Joe Manchin to support the #forthepeopleact, $15 minimum wage, and an end to the filibusters obstruction.
- Civics
The Black Political Voice In West Virginia – Got Something To Say!
West Virginia has the microphone. Use it!
- Cartoons
Say It Aint, Joe
We are busy preparing for our first Black By God – Charleston print on Juneteenth.
- Civics
Voting & The Class Of 2021
How can we help the Class Of 2021 in West Virginia as they begin their lives in the adult world of decision-making?
- News
Black By God – News To Know (and some you wish you didn't)
Plus + “Black Diamonds,” a new art series by Afrolachian Artist Peshka Calloway launches 💎
- Health
Substance use disorder stigma must end for Black West Virginians
Black people are suffering from addiction on the West Side of Charleston, West Virginia, and across America
- Community
CONGRATULATIONS SISTER ROMELIA PARKS
WEST VIRGINIAN OF THE YEAR from the Charleston Gazette
- Cartoons
Your Sunday BBG Editorial Cartoon
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends” ~ MLK
- COVID-19
WHAT DOES THE BIDEN/HARRIS WIN MEAN FOR BIPOC YOUTH IN WEST VIRGINIA'S NEW SUPER REPUBLICAN MAJORITY?
We want to know, too.
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