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Latoya Brown-Zimmermann reaches for a plant while surrounded by greenery. Image provided by Latoya Brown-Zimmermann by Katrina L. Spencer and Latoya Brown-Zimmermann Step into Latoya Brown-Zimmermann’s Birmingham garden and you’ll find a carefully curated microfarm: raised beds of kale, tomatoes, corn, bell peppers, squash, and beans beside an aviary of…
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by Dr. Vincent Jones II Dr. Vincent Jones II is an Assistant Professor of Community Health at York College, The City University of New York. His research examines technology-facilitated, gender-based…
Austin Church to Host 50th Anniversary of National Christian Singles Seminar
by Katrina L. Spencer Katrina Spencer began writing for Vinegar Hill Magazine in 2022 when she lived in Charlottesville. She left Virginia to pursue a master’s degree in journalism and…
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Who Tells Charlottesville’s Story? Next-Generation Voices Shape Our Cultural Legacy
by Jessica Harris Jessica Harris is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and has written for Vinegar Hill Magazine for 3 years. She’s passionate about accessible arts education, community-based work, and, of course, 70s & 80s music. …
This Is Your Warning: Black Love Is About to Be Outside
by Khalilah Jones Some events you attend. Others become the one people keep referencing. The 2026 Black Love Symposium & Soirée is firmly in the second category. Saturday, February 7th 6-10:30pm at The Center at…
Wartime Boxing: He Cut His Safety Net, Now 2,000 Kids Are Following
by Marquan E. Jones The heavy bag swings like a pendulum. Thud. Thud. Thud. Matrix—lean, focused—plants his feet and fires combinations with the precision of someone who’s done this a thousand times. Around him, the…
A Full Circle Moment: Katrina Spencer Returns to Vinegar Hill Magazine
by Sarad Davenport Vinegar Hill Magazine is proud to announce a familiar face is returning to its editorial team. Katrina Spencer, a veteran storyteller and truth-seeker, has rejoined the team as Associate Editor following a…
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She left Yogaville because of its toxic environment, but wants to keep telling the stories of survivors
by Brianna Patten Editor’s note: This article contains references to emotional, physical and sexual abuse that might be triggering for…
The inaugural Trans Futures Conference is coming to Charlottesville. Charley Burton explains why this is the right place to host it
by Charley Burton When I transitioned 14 years ago, I never signed up to be an advocate, activist or a…