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Celebrating Pivotal Moments in Our History

We’re happy to share that our newest print edition will have the widest distribution yet, and will include almost 50 pages, full of original content! This issue centers Juneteenth, marking […]

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Appreciate the people who surround you and encounter you every single day; appreciate them no matter their race, gender, or religion.

OPINION: Crown Act & Reparations

West Virginian Zach Shrewsbury is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.

OPINION: The Potential of House Bill 4010 to Enhance Transparency in Utility Outages
A Call for Innovation in Elder Care: Empowering Senior Life in West Virginia

WIth Kinumi, online coaches and concierges offer support and advice

Feeding Our Future: Advocating for West Virginia’s Black Farmers Through Farm Bill Reforms

It's time for West Virginia to unite, ensuring the Farm Bill feeds our bodies and nourishes our collective future.

Economic Development and Small Business Support in West Virginia

It appears that the current administration, despite proclaiming support for business and economic development, primarily favors large corporations

A Contrast in Cultures: From Ghana’s Cultural Vibrancy to West Virginia’s Legislative Challenges

Navigating between these worlds, the rich heritage of Ghanaian and Appalachian cultures continues to inspire and guide my advocacy and understanding of community, justice, and governance.

Experiencing ‘King Coal’ at the Denver Film Festival

“I felt quite emotional, because I knew I was one of the few folks in the theater from West Virginia who truly knew the history and yet I was taken by how alluring and captivating the story was.”