From Bronze to Belonging: Charlottesville Previews the Future of Its Public Space
For years, two tons of bronze ingots—the melted remains of Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue—have sat in storage, waiting for a second act. This Saturday, that transformation begins in earnest as the Swords Into Plowshares project hosts an exclusive press preview to reveal the final visions for reclaiming the city’s…
At Monticello, a new Edith Hern Fossett portrait emerges
A commissioned portrait adds nuance to the life of one of Monticello’s most well-known enslaved chefs. by Tiana Woodard Though inanimate, the portrait “Who Is Edith Hern Fossett?” emits a…
No Cap: HBCUs Are Built Different
Everything you need to know about HBCUs — and why you need to be at the 434 College Fair on March 7th So… What Even Is an HBCU? Let’s set…
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MatchBox’s Craft Without Ego, Creativity With Restraint
by Channing J. Mathews Channing J. Mathews is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she works as an assistant professor at the University of Virginia. Her journalism experience comes from a desire to translate research into…
Black Excellence vs. Classism
by Khalilah Jones Hot Take: When “Black Excellence” Gets Mistaken for a VIP Section Somewhere along the way, “Black Excellence” caught a rebrand it did not ask for. It went from a community standard to…
Saving Our Seeds
Dr. Kayri Havens of the Chicago Botanic Garden works to preserve seeds. Her institution lends seeds out to researchers by the dozens every year. Photo provided by the Chicago Botanic Garden by Katrina L. Spencer…
The Rundown: Issue 3
The interior of low waste store Refill & Renew where customers can find jugs, buckets and tanks of liquid products “on tap.” Image provided by Mandy Drumheller by Katrina L. Spencer Happy New Year! We’re…
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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 &…
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…