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Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival returns to Mercer County

Culturefest returns to Princeton, WV Sept. 8–13 featuring global artists, school workshops, and 4 days of free live music, art, and food in the Grassroots District.

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Woodyfest: The recap from backstage

Relive Woodyfest: DJ Woody Woods brought national stars Waka Flocka & Ying Yang Twins to Dunbar, WV alongside a powerhouse showcase of local hip-hop talent.

Martha’s Vineyard Honors Della Hardman Every Year. More West Virginians Should Know Her Name.

Charleston-born artist and educator Della Hardman taught at West Virginia State before building an enduring cultural legacy in Oak Bluffs.

Community members, WWE, step up to assist autistic man after bullying incident at North Charleston Community Center

After a public assault broke his noise-canceling Beats, Kshawn Foye received community support, replacement headphones, and a special invitation from WWE.

From West Virginia to NABJ: BBG Connects With Black Journalists in Atlanta

Representing Black By God at the 2026 NABJ Convention in Atlanta: Bringing West Virginia storytelling to the national stage and exploring a local NABJ chapter.

Southern Black Girls and Women’s ‘Joy & Justice Tour’ coming to Charleston

The Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium brings its free, festival-style Joy & Justice Tour to Charleston, WV on Aug 22 at North Charleston Rec Center.

People Moving the Mountains: Beverly White’s work didn’t stop when she became Mayor

Lewisburg Mayor Beverly White continues her leadership across West Virginia as Chair of Region 4 Planning & Development. Read her story on Black By God.

Live Listening Party takes stage at Multifest

Mountain State hip-hop artists took center stage at Charleston's 36th annual Multifest, bringing unity, local pride, and raw talent to Haddad Riverfront Park.

Charleston native and pioneering Black journalist Tony Brown dies at 93

Remembering Tony Brown: The iconic host of Tony Brown’s Journal and Howard University dean began his historic journalism journey at Charleston's Garnet High School.

‘National Poll Worker Recruitment Day’ event to be held Tuesday at State Capitol

WV Secretary of State Kris Warner invites registered voters and eligible high school students to sign up at the State Capitol for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.