Community

‘The Garden of Dooley’ – Remembering a WV Trailblazer

Explore the 'Garden of Dooley' mural by Tat Plug at Charleston's YWCA, honoring civil rights leader and attorney Katherine 'Kitty' Dooley.

Real West Virginian of the Week: Brittany Keys Anderson builds opportunity through education

Brittany Keys Anderson has worn many hats throughout her career in education — classroom teacher, principal, higher education professional, educator advocate, and children’s book author.

Museum presents “Celebrating the Literary Arts” program

The African American Heritage Family Tree Museum presents 'Celebrating the Literary Arts' on Nov. 7, 2026, at Hawks Nest State Park with a Spoken Word Contest.

Historic year of giving expands scholarship opportunities for WVSU students

WVSU achieves a historic 2026 fiscal year, raising over $5.5M, awarding $1.07M+ in scholarships, and launching the $25M State of Tomorrow campaign.

WV-native and former American Medical Association President to speak at Marshall

Dr. Patrice Harris, former AMA President, keynotes the Marshall Minority Health Institute’s Youth Early Diversion Conference at Marshall University.

A Black Charleston church born during the Civil War celebrates 160 years

Simpson Memorial UMC’s fall celebration will feature faith, history and two-time James Beard Award winner Adrian Miller

‘I wasn’t homeless because I was using, I was using because I was homeless’ – former unhoused talk long path to rejoining society

Truth Pharm presents participant-informed research on homelessness, digital barriers, and care systems at CEG's 3rd Annual Syndemic Summit in Huntington, WV.

BSU issues statement regarding death of a student

A Viral Songwriting Challenge Shines a Spotlight on the Tradition of Hip Hop in West Virginia

This spring, the community media organization Black By God challenged West Virginia artists to write a lyrical love letter to the state, breathing new life into the state’s hip hop scene