Crowned in Faith
A Conversation With Master Cosmetologist Tiffany Thames on Precision, Purpose, and Staying in Your Lane by Sarad Davenport Greatness rarely happens by accident. It is forged in quiet moments of discipline, passed down through family roots, and sharpened by an unwavering faith. For master cosmetologist Tiffany Thames, the path from…
50 Years in the Key of Life!
BPN For Immediate Release: 9/3/26 Black Professional Network of Charlottesville bpncville@gmail.com | @bpncville Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music and legacy of Stevie Wonder! Join Host…
Community Work Is the Best Work: From the Block to the Boardroom
How One Man’s Journey From Prison to Purpose Is Rewriting the Rules of Re-Entry by Marquan E. Jones | Photos by Eze Amos The yellow legal pads are stacked in…
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Covesville History Day preserves village’s Black history one memory at a time
Instead of preserving structures, this annual event prioritizes capturing community stories while elders are still here to share them. by Tiana Woodard COVESVILLE — As Devon Williams cut a path in the grass towards the…
Best In Black Cville 2026 Winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in the nominating and voting process for the Best In Black C-Ville Awards 2026! With over 4,000 community members nominating candidates and casting votes for this year’s winners, your…
Heart & Hustle: Continuing a Legacy of Stewardship and Servant Leadership
by Sarad Davenport | Photos by Rebecca George Service isn’t just something Kimberly Sheffield does—it’s woven into her very DNA. Raised in rural Madison County, Virginia, Sheffield grew up steeped in a tradition of quiet,…
2026 High School Grads Reflect On Local Community
by Jessica Harris Jessica Harris is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and has written for Vinegar Hill Magazine for three years. She’s passionate about accessible arts education, community-based work and, of course, 70s & 80s music. …
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Stepping In
Grandparents as Primary Caregivers When Parents are Absent
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Future Heirlooms: We are the Ancestors
by Khalilah Jones | photos by Brian Dunn & Corrine Ice | Creator Hub How are you living a life…
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center Selects Model of Architecture Serving Society (MASS) to Lead Swords Into Plowshares Public Art Project
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center has selected Model of Architecture Serving Society (MASS), in partnership…
Adult Children Urge Early Care Conversations With Elders
by Katrina L. Spencer Katrina L. Spencer began writing for Vinegar Hill Magazine in 2022 when she lived in Charlottesville.…
Into the Streamer-verse: Black Streamers Talk Highs and Lows of An Emerging Medium
by Oisakhose Aghomo Oisakhose is a Georgia peach by way of Nigeria, but she is currently based in Austin, Texas.…
Best In Black Cville Is Back…And This Year, We’re Honoring the Ancestors.
by Khalilah Jones The nomination window for the 2026 Best In Black Cville Awards is officially OPEN! The theme for…